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A look at Afghanistan’s parliamentary elections on Saturday
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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?
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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