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India's newly elected government faces pressure from the National Election Watch and Association of Democratic Reforms to exclude politicians with a criminal record from the council of ministers. The organization has sent letters to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, urging them to ensure that
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In a bid to overhaul healthcare, reduce future debt, and address climate change, President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.6 trillion budget plan. However, despite initial enthusiasm from Democratic lawmakers, the plan is facing significant resistance from Democratic committee chairmen, who have concerns about various aspects of the proposal.
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In a disturbing trend, dozens of politicians in the UK have taken to Twitter to connect with their constituents, showcasing their personalities and intimate lives. The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, and other high-profile individuals like Boris Johnson, Nick Clegg, and Alastair Campbell, are all active on the social networking site,
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Senior MPs are calling for a Commons investigation into allegations of a "revolving door" policy between Downing Street, Whitehall, and airport operator BAA, after ministers approved a third runway at Heathrow. MPs believe that BAA and British Airways were able to exert undue influence over the government and
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Opposition lawmakers from South Korea's Democratic Party and ruling Grand National Party have spoken out against the government's decision to consider lifting its 14-year-old ban on building a skyscraper near a key military airstrip. The plan, announced by the prime minister's office, has sparked
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Helen Suzman was a champion of freedom and a fierce critic of the apartheid regime in South Africa. A member of Parliament for nearly 40 years, Suzman stood alone in her fight against the ruling Nationalist party, leveraging her sharp intellect and quick wit to challenge the discriminatory laws and
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Republican Party officials are preparing to push a resolution at the party's national convention in January, accusing President Bush and congressional Republican leaders of embracing socialism. The resolution, written by Republican National Committee Vice Chairman James Bopp Jr., criticizes the administration's bailout policies and calls for
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The Conservative Party in Britain is at a critical juncture as its members vote to decide the leadership of Prime Minister John Major. The party has been plagued by corruption scandals, sex scandals, and divisions over the European Union, leading to a significant decline in popularity. With opinion polls showing
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As John Major's leadership faces a test, conservative party rules have created a pathway for a challenger to come forward, with at least 140 Tory MPs required to force a second ballot. The election has been brought forward, in part, due to disagreements within the party over Europe,
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British Prime Minister John Major has successfully retained his position as leader of the Conservative Party after winning the party leadership election with two-thirds of the vote. The election, which saw Major's challenger John Redwood concede defeat, highlights the ongoing divisions within the party over European policy. Key
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British Prime Minister John Major has warned Conservative members of Parliament that a vote against him in Tuesday's leadership election would lead the party into an abyss, potentially handing power to the opposition Labour Party. Major's opponent, John Redwood, argues that only a new leader can
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Canada's refugee policy has been touted as a world first for its inclusion of gender-based claims, but the Reform Party is now challenging this policy, arguing that it is an ideological rather than realistic approach. The party's immigration critic, Calgary MP Art Hanger, claims that Canada
