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Former German chancellor Schroeder loses case to get Bundestag office back

Former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has lost another legal bid to reverse a decision to strip him of his government-funded office taken after the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine amid

Former German chancellor Schroeder loses case to get Bundestag office back
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Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary

Whether to count more than 1,900 mail ballots cast in one New Jersey county will be up to a judge after their envelopes were unsealed prematurely and members of the local election board deadlocked on how to proceed

Dispute over mailed ballots in a New Jersey county delays outcome of congressional primary
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US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads

The two top officials of the Federal Election Commission are split over whether broadcast radio and television political advertisements should be required to

US election officials split on AI disclosure rules for political ads
Political

South Africa's ANC to invite other parties to form government of national unity - Ramaphosa

South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday, after a

South Africa's ANC to invite other parties to form government of national unity - Ramaphosa
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Dutch left-wing holds off surging Wilders in tight EU election, exit poll shows

By Bart H.

Dutch left-wing holds off surging Wilders in tight EU election, exit poll shows
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Former officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6 visited the Pa. House. Some GOP members jeered

Some Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives booed and walked out this week when two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot were recognized on the state House floor

Former officers who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6 visited the Pa. House. Some GOP members jeered
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Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'

Two British judges have resigned from Hong Kong’s top court, deepening worries over the city’s rule of law under a Beijing-imposed national security law

Two British judges resign from Hong Kong court. One cites the city's 'political situation'
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Argentina's Milei to travel to Italy for G7 summit

Argentine President Javier Milei will travel next week to the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy, a spokesman for the libertarian leader told Reuters on Thursday,

Argentina's Milei to travel to Italy for G7 summit
Economy

Argentina year-end inflation estimate drops to 146% in cenbank poll

Argentina's inflation estimate for the end of this year came down to 146.4%, some 15 percentage points below the previous forecast, a central bank poll of analysts showed on Thursday,

Argentina year-end inflation estimate drops to 146% in cenbank poll
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Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind

It's five months before the general election, and Joe Manchin of West Virginia isn't running for office

Joe Manchin isn't a candidate 5 months before the election. But he still has time to change his mind
Entertainment|News|World

Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard

A Samoan author is charged with killing another prominent Samoan writer and academic, who also was the aunt of former U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard

Samoan author accused of killing Samoan writer who was aunt of former US politician Tulsi Gabbard
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India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been formally elected leader of the National Democratic Alliance coalition, which won the most seats in the national election

India's Modi elected as leader of coalition and set to form new government
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What to expect in Maine's state primaries

Maine voters will choose nominees for a House of Representatives seat that could be critical to determining which party wins the majority in November

What to expect in Maine's state primaries
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South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain

South African opposition parties are meeting and will continue crunch talks into next week to consider the ruling African National Congress’ offer to become part of a government of national unity

South African opposition parties holding crunch talks on the ANC's unity plan. But deep rifts remain
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What to expect in Ohio's special congressional election

Donald Trump’s allies could soon add another U.S. House member to their ranks, as Ohio voters head to the polls in a district the Republican former president carried comfortably in 2020

What to expect in Ohio's special congressional election
Political

5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past

Are concerns about Supreme Court justices’ ethics an old problem, a new one, political gamesmanship, or something more serious? Yes to all of it.

5 reasons Supreme Court ethics questions are more common now than in the past
News|World

French researcher pleads guilty in Moscow for failing to register as foreign agent

French researcher Laurent Vinatier pleaded guilty in a Moscow court on Friday to a charge of failing to register as a foreign agent while gathering

French researcher pleads guilty in Moscow for failing to register as foreign agent
Business|Economy

US House committee grills Carney, Schapiro in push against climate coalitions

A U.S. lawmakers' committee conducted interviews with two Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) leaders, former central bank governor Mark

US House committee grills Carney, Schapiro in push against climate coalitions
Economy|News|Political

Mexico investors worry lopsided vote could threaten rule of law

The Mexican governing party's unexpectedly lopsided victory last week has investors concerned that it may use its mandate to sweep

Mexico investors worry lopsided vote could threaten rule of law
Political

India's president invites Modi to head new coalition government, swearing-in on Sunday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that President Droupadi Murmu had invited him to form a government, as he

India's president invites Modi to head new coalition government, swearing-in on Sunday
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In Modi's stronghold, voters chose jobs over new Hindu temple

The opening of a grand Hindu temple just three months ahead of India's general election was supposed to be a crowning moment for

In Modi's stronghold, voters chose jobs over new Hindu temple
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How do European Union institutions function?

Citizens across the European Union are currently voting in the European Parliament elections to choose direct representatives for the supranational legislative body.

How do European Union institutions function?
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British judges' resignations put Hong Kong rule of law in spotlight

Two senior British judges recently resigned from Hong Kong's top appeals court as international concerns mounted over the rule of law in the city

British judges' resignations put Hong Kong rule of law in spotlight
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Mexico's president-elect says no decision yet on constitutional reforms

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum said late on Thursday no decision had been made on a package of constitutional reforms put forward by outgoing President Andres

Mexico's president-elect says no decision yet on constitutional reforms
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What to expect in Nevada's state primaries

Nevadans will vote in primaries for Congress and the state legislature on Tuesday

What to expect in Nevada's state primaries

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