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The newly appointed Irish Prime Minister, John Bruton, and the President of Sinn Fein, Gerry Adams, put aside their differences over the Northern Ireland peace initiative, committing to taking the process forward. Despite calling the Fine Gael leader's policy on Northern Ireland 'flawed', Mr. Adams stated
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Ireland's political landscape has changed significantly with the election of John Bruton as Prime Minister, marking the end of a month-long period of confusion and invective. Bruton, a centrist leader of Fine Gael, was elected with the support of Labor and Democratic Left parties, creating a new government
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Di Pietro's dramatic resignation as a prosecutor in Italy's Clean Hands inquiry marks a significant turning point in the country's battle against corruption. The charismatic and hard-hitting prosecutor had been at the forefront of the campaign against corrupt politicians, including Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
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The expulsion of nine Conservative MPs from the whip has set off a chain reaction in British politics. The rebels, who now claim to feel liberated from party constraints, are having their freedom celebrated by some and condemned by others. John Wilkinson, Teresa Gorman, and other notable figures among the
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Italian magistrates have initiated an investigation into corruption charges against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, amid a deepening crisis in his three-party governing coalition. The move follows a series of corruption scandals and protests over the Government's economic measures, which have pushed the Prime Minister's popularity to
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Irish Prime Minister Albert Reynolds announced his resignation in the face of a looming confidence vote in Parliament, marking the collapse of his 22-month-old coalition government. The decision follows a bitter row with his Labor coalition partners over the appointment of Harry Whelehan as head of the Supreme Court, amidst
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Violence continues to escalate in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Hamas offering talks and the Palestinian Authority floating the possibility of a power-sharing deal. However, experts question the sincerity of these overtures, citing a lack of willingness among Hamas leaders to compromise. Despite the uncertainty, the prospect of dialogue between Israel
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Chirac's third bid for the French presidency has reignited the Gaullist RPR's internal tensions, with a dormant anti-Chirac alliance between right-wing Interior Minister Charles Pasqua and left-wing National Assembly Speaker Philippe Seguin reemerging to boycott the party's special congress. Despite this, Chirac remains a
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Edouard Balladur's hopes of becoming the French president have been dealt a significant blow by the Gaullist RPR party, whose chairman, Jacques Chirac, has announced he will be the sole Gaullist candidate in the presidential election. Chirac's decision, coupled with his criticism of Balladur's
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President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's nomination for Prime Minister, Smarck Michel, has been approved by both the lower and upper houses of Parliament, marking a significant step towards the formation of a new government in Haiti. This move follows three years of military rule, and Michel's appointment is
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In southern Europe, corruption scandals have been on the rise, with many leaders facing investigation and prosecution. Unlike in other regions, however, the investigation of parliamentarians and ministers has typically been led by those outside the legislature and government. Greece is the sole exception, where politicians have taken a leading
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Prime Minister John Major has announced an inquiry into government standards following allegations of impropriety leveled by Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed. The inquiry will examine current concerns about the conduct of public office holders, including financial and commercial activities. Meanwhile, Trade Minister Neil Hamilton has resigned amidst allegations of impropriety.
