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The prime minister, David Cameron, will take center stage in a crucial seven-way television debate, while Nigel Farage of the UK Independence Party will be positioned on the far left, sandwiched between Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats and Ed Miliband of the Labour Party. The lineup, which has delighted
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Five years after its passage, the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, remains a source of controversy, but its impact on the lives of millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, has been significant. The law has reduced the number of uninsured adults by nearly half, with
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The White House chief of staff, Denis McDonough, defended the emerging nuclear deal with Iran during a speech at the J Street conference, telling an audience of American Jews that the deal is both realistic and achievable. McDonough's remarks came as a counterpoint to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
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The US-Israel relations have been strained recently, particularly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hardline stance during the election campaign. The White House's position on the issue is unclear, with some experts suggesting that the US may rethink its approach at the United Nations, potentially allowing
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As Benjamin Netanyahu's victory in Israel's general elections solidifies his position, any hope of serious negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians is dwindling. Meanwhile, the US is disengaging from Israel, pressing the Iraqi parliament to ratify the creation of a National Guard Force, and a Bahraini wife
Modi, Narendra
President Barack Obama's visit to India, where he participated in the country's Republic Day celebrations, marked a significant step in advancing the two nations' strategic partnership. The parade, which showcased a mix of Russia-made military hardware and newer, US-made equipment, highlighted the diversification of India&
Modi, Narendra
President Barack Obama has announced a series of modest initiatives to boost trade and investment between the United States and India, aimed at generating over $4 billion in investment between the two countries. Despite the progress made, much remains to be done, with both sides acknowledging the need for more
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has reportedly yielded to the demands of Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdel Aziz, agreeing to go 'soft' on former president Pervez Musharraf. The Saudi foreign minister, Saud Al Faisal, is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Monday to negotiate a deal with the Nawaz government,
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Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has reached out to several major political parties to gather their support in thwarting Dr Tahirul Qadri's plan to hold a massive rally in Islamabad on January 14, which the government sees as an attempt to derail democracy. The prime minister has called
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The Queensland government's recent discussion paper on planned electoral reforms has reignited the debate on compulsory voting in Australia. The paper, which asks whether the state should end nearly a century of mandatory voting, has been met with intense criticism from the federal Labor government. Prime Minister Julia
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As Pakistan marks the 84th birth anniversary of Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first democratically elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, the nation celebrates his legacy as a champion of democracy, human rights, and nuclear deterrence. Born on January 5, 1928, Bhutto laid the foundation for Pakistan's democratic process
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In a rare display of anger, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Tuesday sharply criticized Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif for supporting the establishment of military courts in Karachi, saying it would erode civilian authority. Gilani also expressed his support for the creation of a Saraiki province, stating
