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In the rural constituency of Chippenham in western England, the Conservative Party candidate, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, is gaining support among locals, particularly on issues such as immigration, jobs, and the financial situation. Emmanuel-Jones, a black son of Jamaican immigrants, has a compelling personal story, having grown up in poverty and now
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Government officials and supporters in Uganda are using intimidation and violence to silence journalists who are critical of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Human Rights Watch reported on May 3, 2010. The organization documented 30 cases of independent journalists being summoned by police or charged with crimes such
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As the Republican governor-elect of Virginia, Bob McDonnell discussed his victory in the state, which had been carried by President Obama just a year prior. During an interview with CNN's John King, McDonnell emphasized his commitment to standing up to Washington if their actions harm Virginia, citing concerns
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The Republican Party is at a crossroads, facing a war within its own ranks. In a recent interview with MSNBC's Chris Matthews, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, chairman of the Republican Governors Association, shared his thoughts on the party's future. With several high-profile elections taking place, the
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Japanese voters have made a groundbreaking decision, electing an untested centre-left party to power in a landslide victory, ending over half a century of conservative rule. The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) led by Yukio Hatoyama is poised to secure more than 300 seats in the 480-seat lower house of
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The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), led by Yukio Hatoyama, is poised to win the country's general election by a landslide, ousting the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) from almost unbroken power since 1955. The party's victory is expected to usher in a new era of Japanese
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Durand Primary School, a standout state primary school in the London Borough of Lambeth, is bringing together MEP candidates from the main political parties for a public question and answer session. The event, chaired by veteran journalist Robin Oakley OBE, will take place on May 20th at 7:30 pm
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The government of Burundi must take immediate action to end politically motivated killings, assaults, and arbitrary arrests. Human Rights Watch has released a report detailing the devastating impact of political violence and repression on the country, particularly in the context of the 2010 presidential and parliamentary elections. The report highlights
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Margaret Thatcher, the prime minister who came to power on May 4, became a symbol of capitalism and a fierce critic of state socialism. Thirty years after her rise, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, announced a significant increase in the top rate of tax, a
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As the African National Congress (ANC) is poised to continue its domination of the South African government, the country's citizens are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the election. For many, the decision to vote is not just about partisan politics, but about shaping the country's future
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A new initiative, The Jury Team, has emerged in the UK, aiming to give citizens a chance to choose independent candidates for national and European elections. Led by millionaire Sir Paul Judge, the movement seeks to empower ordinary people to participate directly in the political process. With the power of
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Mauricio Funes, a former television journalist and candidate of the left-wing Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), has won the presidential election in El Salvador with 51.3 per cent of the vote, defeating incumbent conservative Arena party candidate Rodrigo Avila by a margin of 2.6 percentage points. This
