Elections

Qatari elections: A PR stunt or a step toward democracy?
Middle East

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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