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A look at Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections on Saturday
Middle East
October 19, 2018
A look at Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections on Saturday
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan is holding parliamentary elections on Saturday despite deep security concerns and ongoing fighting in…
Who would want to be an Afghan MP?
Middle East
October 17, 2018
Who would want to be an Afghan MP?
Doctors, mullahs, sons of warlords, feminists and even a prison inmate are among a motley crew of candidates contesting war-torn…
‘Price of democracy’: Afghans risking their lives to vote
Middle East
October 16, 2018
‘Price of democracy’: Afghans risking their lives to vote
From a university student to a middle-aged housewife, Afghans planning to vote in the October 20 parliamentary election say they…
Youngest African billionaire abducted in Tanzania
World
October 12, 2018
Youngest African billionaire abducted in Tanzania
A man believed to be the youngest African billionaire was kidnapped in Tanzania’s largest city of Dar es Salaam, police…
Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar
Middle East
October 10, 2018
Lebanon’s Berri cites ‘positive atmosphere’ over government: al-Manar
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday some saw “a positive, promising atmosphere” in talks…
Nationalist parties win Bosnia’s parliamentary vote, preliminary results show
World
October 8, 2018
Nationalist parties win Bosnia’s parliamentary vote, preliminary results show
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Croat, Muslim and Serb nationalist parties won Bosnia’s parliamentary election, State Election Commission preliminary results showed…
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
Middle East
October 8, 2018
Iran’s parliament votes to combat financing of terrorism
The bill paves the way for Iran to join a UN convention to combat money laundering and the funding…
Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate works on a coalition
World
October 8, 2018
Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate works on a coalition
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The main political adviser to Brazil’s far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro said he will…
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Lebanon’s parliament approves Arms Trade Treaty
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s parliament has ratified the international Arms Trade Treaty, angering Hezbollah legislators, some of whom walked…
Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up
Middle East
September 25, 2018
Tunisia reforms face fresh strain after president ends Islamist tie-up
TUNIS (Reuters) – Efforts to rescue Tunisia’s ailing economy face the prospect of fresh turmoil after the president declared…