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Romanian far-right leader denies wrongdoing as prosecutors launch election fraud probe

Romanian prosecutors said on Wednesday they were investigating an election fraud case, four days before European and local polls, and a far-right party leader said he was the

Romanian far-right leader denies wrongdoing as prosecutors launch election fraud probe
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Indonesia president says plan to start working from new capital city in July

Indonesia's President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Wednesday he plans to start working from the new capital city next month amid concerns over the future of the project following

Indonesia president says plan to start working from new capital city in July
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India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters

Exit polls could not accurately capture discontent among the social and economic castes that are ranked lower in India in key states, resulting in an

India exit polls did not capture voter discontent in key states, say pollsters
Political

India PM Modi's on-off ally holds key to his weakened third term

A former member of the opposition Congress and an on-and-off ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could decide the shape and stability of the next

India PM Modi's on-off ally holds key to his weakened third term
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New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder for the public and media to access some documents, according to critics

New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents
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Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey

Curtis Bashaw’s Senate nomination over Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in the New Jersey Republican Senate primary and the chance that Sen. Bob Menendez’s independent campaign could split Democrats is fueling GOP hopes they can put a reliably Democratic Senate seat in play this fall

Republican Curtis Bashaw's nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey
Political|Technology

Mexico's Sheinbaum to prioritize public internet access, adviser says

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is set to prioritize public internet access after taking office, an adviser said on Wednesday.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to prioritize public internet access, adviser says
Business|Environment|Technology

Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'

Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking "

Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'
Business|Economy|Political

Polish legislators ask court to detain former Orlen CEO after missed cash-for-visas testimony

Polish legislators asked a court on Wednesday to detain the former CEO of oil refiner Orlen Daniel Obajtek to force him to testify on June 7 before a parliamentary commission

Polish legislators ask court to detain former Orlen CEO after missed cash-for-visas testimony
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Top US counterterrorism official to resign

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Top US counterterrorism official to resign
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India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut

India’s bruised and battered opposition was largely written off in the lead-up to its national election as too weak to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist governing party

India’s opposition, written off as too weak, makes a stunning comeback to slow Modi's juggernaut
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Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election

A final exit poll suggests that Geert Wilders’ far-right party and a center-left alliance are neck and neck in the Dutch election for the European Parliament

Dutch exit poll suggests neck and neck race between far right and center left in EU election
Economy|News|Political

Dutch voters kick off EU election, nationalist parties seen gaining

Dutch voters cast their ballots on Thursday at the start of a four-day election for the European Parliament that is likely to see a rightward

Dutch voters kick off EU election, nationalist parties seen gaining
Political

South Africa's ANC will seek to form government of national unity

South Africa's African National Congress will invite other political parties to form a national unity government, its leader President Cyril

South Africa's ANC will seek to form government of national unity
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Dutch nationalist Wilders eyes win as Netherlands kicks off EU voting

Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders looked set for new electoral gains on Thursday as the Netherlands kicks off four days of voting in the European Parliament election held across the

Dutch nationalist Wilders eyes win as Netherlands kicks off EU voting
Economy|Political

Modi's allies want funds, cabinet jobs as India coalition talks begin

Regional parties in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's alliance demanded on Thursday more funds for their

Modi's allies want funds, cabinet jobs as India coalition talks begin
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Bulgaria holds another snap election to end political instability

Bulgarian voters head to the polling stations on Sunday for the sixth snap parliamentary election in three years, but analysts see little chance of it producing a

Bulgaria holds another snap election to end political instability
Business|Technology

U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto

Stand with Crypto, an advocacy organization for voters who own cryptocurrencies, saw its membership surpass 1 million on Wednesday, as crypto backers push

U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto
Political

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions

Researchers find a relationship between population declines in rural areas and support for populist radical right parties in 28 EU countries.

Emigration: The hidden catalyst behind the rise of the radical right in Europe’s depopulating regions
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At Menendez trial, ex-prosecutor recounts 'gross' meeting with New Jersey senator

The former New Jersey attorney general Gurbir Grewal testified at U.S.

At Menendez trial, ex-prosecutor recounts 'gross' meeting with New Jersey senator
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Two British judges quit Hong Kong's top court

Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong's top court, about a week after a landmark verdict that convicted 14 prominent

Two British judges quit Hong Kong's top court
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US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom

The Biden administration is imposing sanctions on dozens of Georgian officials and law enforcement authorities

US imposes travel bans on Georgian officials over new law that critics say will curb media freedom
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South Africa's ANC coalition conundrum leaves supporters on edge

Sinah Molokwane, a lifelong member of South Africa's ruling African National Congress, is struggling to accept that her

South Africa's ANC coalition conundrum leaves supporters on edge
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India's opposition leader seeks probe into stock market moves during election

India's opposition Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an investigation into sharp stock market moves towards the end of the just-ended national elections, alleging on

India's opposition leader seeks probe into stock market moves during election
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Pakistan government submits details, photos of ex-PM Khan's life in jail

Pakistan's government submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday details of the living conditions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, seeking to rebuff his

Pakistan government submits details, photos of ex-PM Khan's life in jail

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