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A party resolution accusing Israel of genocide divides Democrats in a key swing state

CNN — When the executive committee of North Carolina’s Democratic Party passed a resolution in June calling for an immediate arms embargo on Israel, it set off another episode in the party’s ongoing struggles with how it addresses the Israel-Hamas war. Some Jewish Democrats in North Carolina said the resolution was consistent with their support …

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Egypt Independent July 17, 2025

Singapore votes in test of ruling party’s monopoly

Sinagpore Reuters — Singapore is holding an election on Saturday almost certain to perpetuate the unbroken rule of the People’s Action Party, in a test of public approval for its new prime minister as the city-state braces for economic turbulence from a global trade war. The election is a bellwether for the popularity of the …

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Egypt Independent May 3, 2025

Young voters are powering the rise of Germany’s far-right AfD party

On a wet evening in Suhl, in the former East Germany, a smattering of youthful faces were among hundreds lining up to hear from an unlikely idol – Björn Höcke, one of the most controversial figures in the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Höcke, a former history teacher, has been found guilty of using …

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Egypt Independent February 22, 2025

Modi’s party returns to power in Indian capital for first time in 27 years

CNN — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party won elections in the sprawling megacity of Delhi for the first time in 27 years on Saturday, defeating one of his most prominent critics in a much-needed boost after losing its national majority last year. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 48 seats in the …

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Egypt Independent February 10, 2025

What it’s like to party in the native habitat of Groundhog Day star Punxsutawney Phil

Spectators watch fireworks prior to Punxsutawney Phil making his annual winter forecast at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., on Sunday.

NPR NEWS February 3, 2025

Canadian PM Trudeau set to resign as party leader as polls plummet, reports say

CNN — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce as early as Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, Canadian media reports, ahead of a general election to be held later this year that he is widely expected to lose. Trudeau will likely announce his resignation before …

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Egypt Independent January 7, 2025

Striking Qantas engineers look to crash Christmas party

Qantas engineers are gearing up for another round of strikes during the peak Christmas travel period after walking off the

Australian Associated Press December 14, 2024

Israel launches rare strike on central Beirut targeting pro-Hezbollah party

Israel launched a rare airstrike on the center of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, targeting the headquarters of the pro-Hezbollah Baath party. The strike on Lebanon’s capital city is just the fourth Israeli strike inside Beirut. It hit the area, known as Ras al-Nebaa, in the middle of the day with no evacuation warning …

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Egypt Independent November 17, 2024