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Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan's decision to run for governor as a Democrat has sparked both excitement and skepticism within the party. As he aims to occupy the middle of Georgia's political map, Duncan's biggest challenge lies in convincing Democrats that he's
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The Japanese legislature, the Diet, is set to meet for an extraordinary session to vote for the next prime minister. The vote on Tuesday follows the collapse of a 26-year-old partnership between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the smaller Komeito party after Sanae Takaichi took the helm of the
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The recent promise by Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch to repeal the Climate Change Act has been met with criticism from a surprising coalition of business leaders, senior church figures, and some Tories who share her party's values. This move is not only scientifically ill-informed but also economically
Morales, Evo
Bolivia has embarked on a new era of governance after Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) was elected president, following a decisive victory in the run-off election. With 97 percent of ballots counted, Paz secured 54.5 percent of the vote, significantly outpacing right-wing former interim President
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
A prolonged shutdown has led to a critical debate on the Affordable Care Act, as Republicans struggle to articulate a coherent alternative to the beleaguered healthcare law. Despite their opposition to the law, GOP lawmakers are increasingly divided over what to do with it, with some hardliners pushing for repeal
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As the November 6 polls approach, both the ruling NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan are intensifying their campaign efforts in the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections. The stage is set for a direct contest between the two alliances in most of the 121 seats going to polls. The
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The appointment of right-wing theologian Professor James Orr as an adviser to Nigel Farage's Reform Party has sparked criticism of the party importing "divisive and dangerous ideas" from US politics. Professor Orr, who heads the Centre for a Better Britain think tank and has been influential
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Bihar's Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, has sparked widespread outrage after a video went viral of him using the term "namak haram" to refer to Muslims who benefit from the government's welfare schemes but do not vote for the ruling party. Singh, a known
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The Japanese legislature, the Diet, is set to meet for an extraordinary session to vote for the next prime minister. The vote on Tuesday follows the collapse of a 26-year-old partnership between the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the smaller Komeito party after Sanae Takaichi took the helm of the
Islamic militants
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has criticized Akhilesh Yadav, the Samajwadi Party chief, for his remarks on lighting diyas during the annual Ayodhya Deepotsav event. The BJP accused Yadav of being blinded by his love for votes of "fundamentalists and Jihadis" and wanting to curb the prosperity
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The upcoming 4th plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee will chart the course for the 15th Five-Year Plan, a critical roadmap for China's economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. This plan aims to consolidate the country's foundation, drive
Morales, Evo
Bolivia has embarked on a new era of governance after Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) was elected president, following a decisive victory in the run-off election. With 97 percent of ballots counted, Paz secured 54.5 percent of the vote, significantly outpacing right-wing former interim President
