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Kenyan MPs to vote on deputy president's impeachment
Kenyan MPs are due to vote on whether to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a political row that has gripped the nation…
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Brazilians vote in tense local elections
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilians began voting in the first round of local elections on Sunday for mayors, deputy mayors and councilors in…
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Scholz Adviser Says EV Tariffs Not ‘Good Idea’ Ahead of Vote
(Bloomberg) -- Germany remains skeptical about European Union tariffs on imported electric vehicles made in China and is still hoping for…
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Japan’s Ishiba Set to Become Prime Minister in Parliament Vote
(Bloomberg) -- Shigeru Ishiba is set to be confirmed as Japan’s new prime minister on Tuesday, shifting the pressure of managing the…
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EU states plan Friday vote on Chinese EV tariffs
EU member states are expected to vote on whether to slap hefty tariffs on imported electric cars from China on Friday, European diplomats…
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Pilots and cabin crew vote to strike at Lufthansa subsidiary Discover
The trade unions representing pilots and cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike in separate ballots at Lufthansa…
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faces vote on her bid for second 5-year term
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Ursula von der Leyen pledged to be a strong leader for Europe in a time of crisis and polarization as she made…
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Kagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide - partial results
Rwanda President Paul Kagame is on course to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, with most of the votes…
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Far-right AfD aims to achieve more than 40% in German regional vote
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has set a target of 40% or more of the vote for the elections to the regional state parliament…
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Poland's centrist government suffers defeat in vote on liberalizing abortion law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his centrist coalition government suffered a bitter defeat Friday in…
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French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms
France votes in one of its most significant elections in years on Sunday, with the far right hoping for a historic victory, but political…
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France ends ugly campaign and draws breath before historic vote
France’s rushed and sometimes violent election campaign is over, brought to an end with stark appeals from political leaders ahead of…
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Candidates in pivotal French legislative elections make final push in torrid campaign ahead of vote
PARIS (AP) — Candidates in France's pivotal and polarizing legislative elections were making their last pushes on Friday for the second…
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In Marseille, pétanque masks political divides ahead of Sunday's vote
First came the sharp clack of metal on metal, then the scuffing of shoes on gravel, and finally a chorus of polite applause. On a bright,…
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Iranian presidential vote pits reformist against hardliners
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kicked off the country's presidential election on Friday, as Iranians decide whether they…
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North Macedonia's parliament prepares to vote on proposed center-right government
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia's parliament began a two-day debate leading up to a vote on the new government proposed by…
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Taiwan Lawmakers Vote to Expand Their Powers, Defying President
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan lawmakers again voted to expand their powers to summon public officials, defying both protesters and President Lai…
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South Africa's Parliament is choosing a president in a vote with unprecedented uncertainty
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — For the first time in 30 years, South African lawmakers will elect a president on Friday with the outcome…
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Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It's a risky bet
The far right's surge in France in elections for the European Parliament was widely expected. What came next was not. French President…
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Forecast: Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy win EU vote
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's nationalist Brothers of Italy (FdI) party has come first in the country's European Parliament…
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Orban critic draws masses in Hungary on eve of EU vote
Tens of thousands rallied on Saturday for Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar, who has emerged as the main challenger to long-time…
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Scholz repeats support for Ukraine in video speech ahead of EU vote
One day before Germans go to the polls in the European Parliament elections, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed his support for war-torn…
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Sheinbaum officially confirmed winner of Mexico's presidential vote
Four days after Mexico held presidential elections, government candidate Claudia Sheinbaum has been officially declared the winner, making…
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Mexicans vote in election likely to see first woman president
Polls have closed in Mexico in an election which is almost certain to see the country's first female president elected. Both the front…