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Japan's politics have reached a new low as Prime Minister Tsutomu Hata announced his resignation after just 59 days in power, citing the need for a stable government. The country is now facing its third ineffective government in 10 months, with a caretaker cabinet unable to make decisions
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Leaders of ten of the 12 European Union member states now support Jean-Luc Dehaene, Germany's preferred candidate, to succeed Jacques Delors as president of the European Commission later this year. Italy and Belgium have privately indicated their backing for the Belgian prime minister, but despite this, the final
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Tory Euro-sceptics are continuing to pressure John Major to veto the pro-federalist Belgian prime minister, Jean-Luc Dehaene, as the new president of the European Commission. This comes as British backing for former cabinet minister Sir Leon Brittan to succeed Jacques Delors in January is being challenged by Germany and France,
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Michel Rocard, leader of France's Socialist Party and former prime minister, has resigned following a dismal performance by the Socialists in the recent European elections. Rocard's resignation has cast doubt on his bid to run in next year's presidential elections, with outgoing European Commission
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The French Socialist Party, which has governed France for nearly two decades, is facing its greatest crisis since the party's founder, François Mitterrand, left office two years ago. The party's dismal showing in the recent European Parliament elections has led to widespread criticism and a re-evaluation
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The Liberal Party appears to be on a roll following the appointment of new leader Alexander Downer, with an almost eight-point lead over Prime Minister Paul Keating as the preferred prime minister in the latest Saulwick Age Poll. As of now, 55% of respondents prefer the coalition as their preferred
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The second Saulwick Age Poll since Alexander Downer became Opposition Leader shows a subtle shift in voter opinions. Mr Downer maintains his lead as preferred prime minister, while Mr Keating recovers some support after the Liberal leadership change. The poll indicates a recalibration of voting intentions, with voters potentially returning
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Papua New Guinea's Opposition has taken a significant step in challenging the leadership of Prime Minister Paias Wingti, lodging a motion of no-confidence in the National Parliament. The move comes amidst allegations of bribery, wife bashing, and corruption, which have sparked turmoil in the National Parliament. The Opposition
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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Mr Paias Wingti, is facing allegations of corruption, bribery, and wife bashing, sparking a heated political storm in the country. The allegations were made by a former electoral commissioner and Secretary of Justice, Mr Luke Lucas, who claims that he was offered a
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The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston has settled a discrimination case over its handling of the visit of Indian Prime Minister P. V. Narashima Rao last week. The hotel's management had assigned only white staff to serve the Prime Minister and his party, citing a request from the
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In May 1995, a shocking incident of racial discrimination occurred at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, where Indian Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao was staying. Hotel staff were instructed that only white employees could serve the Prime Minister, sparking outrage and a commission investigation. The incident highlighted the
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Turkish President Suleyman Demirel expressed hope that his country's current economic crisis would be overcome, but he also made veiled criticisms of Prime Minister Tansu Ciller's handling of the economy. This came during a news conference marking Demirel's first year in office as president,
