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Israeli politics is on the verge of a crisis, with two main contenders for power, Tzipi Livni and Binyamin Netanyahu, locked in negotiations to form a new coalition government. The outcome of the general election holds the key to the fate of Israel's next government, with both leaders
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Israelis go to polls on Tuesday, and the two wars in less than three years will be a deciding factor for many. Gaza still smolders after the 22-day assault on Hamas that killed 1,300 Palestinians, and many are frustrated with the Kadima party, which oversaw both operations. The ruling
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Democrat Jim Webb's narrow victory over Republican incumbent George Allen in Virginia marked a crucial win for the Democratic Party in the Senate, securing a one-vote majority that has both Democrats and Republicans cautiously optimistic about the challenges ahead. With Nevada Senator Harry Reid set to become the
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The long-awaited results of the US midterm elections will be revealed tomorrow, with polls indicating that Democrats are on the verge of capturing both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This would deal a devastating blow not only to the Republican Party but also to President George Bush, whose
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Election officials in Wisconsin are poised to put two contentious issues on the November ballot, seeking to boost Republican voter turnout. The move has sparked debate among political analysts, who warn of potential counter-mobilization from Democrats. The referendums on the death penalty and same-sex marriage are seen as strategic ploys
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Mary O'Hara was fed up with the constant stories of bullying and antisocial behaviour that were flooding the pages of her local newspaper. Like many others, she felt that the government was not doing enough to tackle the problem. So, she joined a new political party called Mums&
City councils
Virginia Beach residents will cast ballots on a referendum that asks if there is a need for a housing and redevelopment authority. The only organized effort to sway voters is from opponents, who are concerned that the authority could be abused and used to steer lucrative redevelopment projects to developers
City councils
Labour has dominated Manchester city council for three decades, but the Liberal Democrats are vying to take control after the May 4 elections. The Tories, however, are unlikely to make a comeback, having not held a seat in the council since 1992. The Liberal Democrats have been buoyed by a
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The furor over immigration raging in Congress and the Republican Party reflects a high-stakes duel over the party's image and direction. Two powerful factions - the business lobby, which wants a new law to enable 11 million illegal immigrants to stay and work, and grassroots conservatives who want
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The highly contentious issue of immigration has ignited a fierce internal conflict within the Republican Party, with two powerful factions vying for control. The business lobby, which has long supported the party, is advocating for a new law that would allow 11 million undocumented immigrants to remain in the country
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As both Israelis and Palestinians prepare for elections, politics on both sides have taken a turn inward, with analysts suggesting that the broader Middle East conflict has receded into the background for the time being. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's new centrist movement, Kadima, is expected to win
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As Israelis and Palestinians prepare for their own elections in the new year, both sides are turning their attention inward, away from the broader Middle East conflict, at least for the time being. In Israel, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's new centrist party, Kadima, is leading in the polls,
