Elections
Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?
Middle East
August 27, 2021
Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?
Qatar’s first public election of a consultative assembly is set to take place. The Arab state’s ruling Emir Sheikh Tamim…
In Canada’s pandemic election, unvaccinated candidates are knocking on doors
World
August 23, 2021
In Canada’s pandemic election, unvaccinated candidates are knocking on doors
MIRAMICHI, New Brunswick, Aug 23 (Reuters) – In Canadian federal elections, it is a tradition for candidates to knock on…
Afghans convicted of crimes must leave Germany — Armin Laschet
Middle East
August 2, 2021
Afghans convicted of crimes must leave Germany — Armin Laschet
German conservative chancellor candidate Armin Laschet is doubling down on his stance on asylum seekers who commit crime. Laschet, who is hoping to succeed…
Iranian exiles protest, demand prosecution of president-elect
Middle East
July 11, 2021
Iranian exiles protest, demand prosecution of president-elect
BERLIN, July 10 (Reuters) – Supporters of Iran’s exiled opposition rallied in Berlin and elsewhere on Saturday to demand the…
Ethiopia PM Abiy’s party wins landslide victory in election
World
July 11, 2021
Ethiopia PM Abiy’s party wins landslide victory in election
ADDIS ABABA, July 10 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party won the most seats in Ethiopia’s parliamentary election,…
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
Middle East
June 20, 2021
As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact
DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran…
Netanyahu to leave prime minister’s residence by July 10
Middle East
June 20, 2021
Netanyahu to leave prime minister’s residence by July 10
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu and his family will leave the country’s official prime minister’s residence no…
Amnesty calls for investigation into Iran’s Raisi for crimes against humanity
Middle East
June 19, 2021
Amnesty calls for investigation into Iran’s Raisi for crimes against humanity
PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) – Amnesty International on Saturday renewed a call for Iranian president-elect Ebrahim Raisi to be investigated…
Hardline judge Raisi leads in Iranian presidential election, says official
Middle East
June 19, 2021
Hardline judge Raisi leads in Iranian presidential election, says official
DUBAI, June 19 (Reuters) – Hardline judge Ebrahim Raisi leads Iran’s presidential election, an interior ministry official said on Saturday,…
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
Middle East
June 16, 2021
Iran field narrows as candidates quit on campaign’s last day
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s presidential contest headed toward a showdown between the country’s hard-line judiciary chief and moderate former…