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The New York Times 10:51 pm on March 20, 2023
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Macron’s Government Survives No-Confidence Vote Amid France’s Wrath Over Pensions

Two no-confidence votes failed to oust the cabinet of President Emmanuel Macron over his raising the retirement age to 64 from 62.

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The New York Times 4:11 pm on March 20, 2023
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Israel’s Leaders Advance Key Part of Judicial Overhaul but Delay Rest

The government vowed to press on with a plan to take more control over appointing judges. But other changes were postponed in a move that was presented as a concession.

#courts-and-the-judiciary, #israel, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:12 pm on March 17, 2023
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Protests Resume in France After Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill

After President Emmanuel Macron pushed his unpopular pension bill through Parliament without a vote, demonstrations about the changes broke out again.

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The New York Times 9:53 pm on March 16, 2023
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Singing and Banging, French Lawmakers Vow to Stop Pension Change

Parties from the left and right erupted in anger after learning of the government’s plans to adopt the measure without a vote.

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The New York Times 9:24 pm on March 16, 2023
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Macron Pushes Through Law in France Raising Retirement Age

Lacking parliamentary support, the French president used a special measure to circumvent a vote, a step likely to further enrage opponents.

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The New York Times 10:21 am on March 16, 2023
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France’s Battle Over Retirement

After months of street protests across the country, the moment has arrived for a pivotal vote on raising the pension age.

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The New York Times 8:48 pm on March 15, 2023
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French Protesters Rally in Last Angry Push Before Pension Bill Vote

Many believe the legislation to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 will pass Parliament, and they are looking beyond the vote to fight on.

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The New York Times 2:04 pm on March 15, 2023
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A YouTuber in Japan Turned His Parliament Post Into a Side Hustle

The upper house of Japan’s Parliament almost unanimously voted to expel an eccentric YouTuber who won a seat last year. The reason: He never showed up for work.

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The New York Times 5:00 am on March 15, 2023
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Qatargate Is a Warning to Europe

The bloc’s vulnerability to corruption has been dramatically exposed.

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The New York Times 8:02 am on March 11, 2023
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In World Cup Run-Up, Qatar Pressed U.N. Agency Not to Investigate Abuses

Lobbying at the International Labor Organization dovetailed with an influence campaign that sparked a corruption scandal at the European Parliament.

#bribery-and-kickbacks, #european-parliament, #human-rights-and-human-rights-violations, #international-labor-organization, #international-relations, #international-trade-union-confederation, #kaili-eva, #labor-and-jobs, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #lobbying-and-lobbyists, #organized-labor, #panzeri-pier-antonio, #qatar, #visentini-luca, #workplace-hazards-and-violations, #world-cup-2022-soccer

The New York Times 9:37 pm on March 7, 2023
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As Judicial Plans Rock Israel, Secret Talks Seek Compromise

Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to restrict judicial independence have divided Israel. But a small group of academics has met privately with lawmakers in a search for middle ground.

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The New York Times 7:58 pm on March 1, 2023
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Finland on Cusp of Joining NATO, but Maybe Not With Sweden

The Nordic partners wanted to join together, but with Turkey holding up Sweden’s application, Helsinki will reluctantly enter alone to ensure its security.

#defense-and-military-forces, #fidesz-party, #finland, #hungary, #international-relations, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #niinisto-sauli, #north-atlantic-treaty-organization, #orban-viktor, #politics-and-government, #russian-invasion-of-ukraine-2022, #sweden, #turkey

The New York Times 7:59 pm on February 28, 2023
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Tea and a Photo-Op Put King Charles in Crosshairs

King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.

#charles-iii-king-of-the-united-kingdom, #england, #great-britain-withdrawal-from-eu-brexit, #international-relations, #international-trade-and-world-market, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #royal-families, #sunak-rishi-1980, #von-der-leyen-ursula

The New York Times 2:42 pm on February 27, 2023
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Manish Sisodia, Indian Opposition Leader, Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

The detention follows a bitter fight between India’s B.J.P. governing party and a regional competitor with national ambitions.

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The New York Times 5:04 am on February 22, 2023
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South Korea Inches Toward Same-Sex Equality, but Broader Bill Is Stalled

Christian conservatives in the country have campaigned tirelessly for decades to prevent legislation that would offer protections to L.G.B.T.Q. people.

#christians-and-christianity, #conservatism-us-politics, #discrimination, #homosexuality-and-bisexuality, #law-and-legislation, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #people-power-party, #politics-and-government, #same-sex-marriage-civil-unions-and-domestic-partnerships, #south-korea, #transgender-and-transsexuals

The New York Times 8:00 am on January 27, 2023
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Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?

The decision left Scottish politicians angered by what they saw as London’s thwarting the will of their Parliament, possibly handing independence backers a potent weapon.

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The New York Times 12:15 am on January 25, 2023
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A Tale of Two Jewish Leaders

Zelensky is waging a campaign to kick the crooks out of government. Netanyahu is waging a campaign to keep the crooks in.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #corruption-institutional, #israel, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #netanyahu-benjamin, #politics-and-government, #ukraine, #zelensky-volodymyr

The New York Times 10:25 pm on January 20, 2023
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Which Leaders Resign, Like Jacinda Ardern? Often, the System Decides.

In parliamentary systems like New Zealand’s, it is the norm for leaders to step down when doing so may serve their party’s electoral prospects. In other political systems, leaving office early is rare.

#ardern-jacinda, #democracy-theory-and-philosophy, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #new-zealand, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 10:00 am on January 20, 2023
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States Push for New Voting Laws With an Eye Toward 2024

Republicans are focused on voter ID rules and making it harder to cast mail ballots, while Democrats are seeking to expand access through automatic voter registration.

#absentee-voting, #alaska, #civil-rights-and-liberties, #democratic-party, #elections-governors, #georgia, #governors-us, #law-and-legislation, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #michigan, #minnesota, #missouri, #nebraska, #ohio, #pennsylvania, #primaries-and-caucuses, #project-democracy, #republican-party, #state-legislatures, #states-us, #texas, #united-states-politics-and-government, #voter-fraud-election-fraud, #voting-rights-registration-and-requirements

The New York Times 9:09 pm on January 16, 2023
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U.K. Government Blocks Scottish Law Making Gender Change Easier

For the first time, the government in London is blocking legislation approved by the Scottish Parliament, saying the measure on gender identity would undermine U.K.-wide equality law.

#conservative-party-great-britain, #decisions-and-verdicts, #discrimination, #great-britain, #labour-party-great-britain, #law-and-legislation, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #scotland, #scottish-national-party, #sturgeon-nicola, #sunak-rishi-1980, #transgender-and-transsexuals

The New York Times 5:13 pm on December 28, 2022
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Israel’s New Hard-Line Government Raises Hackles Ahead of Inauguration

The country’s president warned the far-right incoming minister of national security that he was raising alarms at home and abroad over racism, discrimination and undermining democracy.

#ben-gvir-itamar, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #discrimination, #elections, #herzog-isaac, #israel, #law-and-legislation, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #netanyahu-benjamin, #politics-and-government, #right-wing-extremism-and-alt-right

The New York Times 5:30 pm on December 5, 2022
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South Africa’s President Is Unlikely to Face Impeachment

Executives of the governing party, the African National Congress, said on Monday they would instruct their legislators to reject a report suggesting Cyril Ramaphosa might have broken the law.

#african-national-congress, #corruption-institutional, #elections, #impeachment, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #ramaphosa-cyril, #robberies-and-thefts, #south-africa

The New York Times 7:44 pm on December 3, 2022
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Ramaphosa Vows to Fight Impeachment Report and Seek Re-election

The South African president had considered resigning after Parliament released a report last week accusing him of violating his oath of office by obscuring details about a 2020 robbery at his game farm.

#african-national-congress, #corruption-institutional, #impeachment, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #ramaphosa-cyril, #south-africa

The New York Times 9:14 pm on December 2, 2022
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Under Pressure, South Africa’s President Snubs Party’s Leadership

In the face of possible impeachment, Cyril Ramaphosa has not been seen since the release of a damning report. But his allies are urging him to fight back and remain in office.

#fraser-arthur, #impeachment, #international-relations, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #ramaphosa-cyril, #robberies-and-thefts, #south-africa

The New York Times 10:00 am on December 2, 2022
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How a German State Helped Russia Complete Nord Stream 2

The threat of U.S. sanctions jeopardized completion of a second direct gas pipeline from Russia. So Gazprom and German officials concocted a phony climate foundation to get the job done.

#cotton-tom, #cruz-ted, #embargoes-and-sanctions, #espionage-and-intelligence-services, #europe, #gazprom, #germany, #governors-us, #international-relations, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #lubmin-germany, #merkel-angela, #natural-gas, #nord-stream-ag, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #pipelines, #politics-and-government, #putin-vladimir-v, #rostock-germany, #russian-invasion-of-ukraine-2022, #sabotage-crime, #sassnitz-germany, #scholz-olaf-1958, #schroder-gerhard, #ships-and-shipping, #stasi-east-germany, #ukraine, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 5:55 pm on December 1, 2022
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Ramaphosa’s Future as South Africa’s Leader in Doubt After Damning Report

An independent panel reported to Parliament that the South African president might have broken the law in a scandal over a large amount of cash hidden at his game farm that was then stolen.

#african-national-congress, #appointments-and-executive-changes, #impeachment, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #ramaphosa-cyril, #south-africa

The New York Times 3:11 pm on November 10, 2022
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In France, an Outburst Is a Setback for the Far Right

For the first time, the National Rally is the main opposition party in Parliament. But can it use its new perch to convince voters it has changed?

#aliot-louis, #black-people, #discrimination, #elections, #europe, #european-union, #france, #holocaust-and-the-nazi-era, #immigration-and-emigration, #le-pen-jean-marie, #le-pen-marine, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #middle-east-and-africa-migrant-crisis, #national-front-france, #national-rally-france, #politics-and-government, #race-and-ethnicity, #right-wing-extremism-and-alt-right

The New York Times 4:48 pm on November 9, 2022
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After Near Wipeout in Election, Israeli Left Wonders: What Now?

Support for Israel’s left collapsed against Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right alliance in last week’s election. To regain relevance, the left’s leaders say they need to change — but disagree on how.

#arabs, #elections, #fringe-groups-and-movements, #israel, #jews-and-judaism, #kibbutz-movement, #labour-party-israel, #lapid-yair, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #likud-party-israel, #netanyahu-benjamin, #oz-amos, #palestinians, #peace-process, #religious-zionism-israeli-political-party, #right-wing-extremism-and-alt-right, #yesh-atid

The New York Times 9:07 pm on October 31, 2022
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Rishi Sunak’s First Crisis: Turmoil Engulfing His Home Secretary

Suella Braverman has come under political fire for breaching security rules and for her handling of immigration issues.

#asylum-right-of, #braverman-suella, #conservative-party-great-britain, #cyberwarfare-and-defense, #great-britain, #immigration-and-emigration, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #sunak-rishi-1980

The New York Times 2:35 pm on October 22, 2022
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Not-So-Great Britain’s Conservative Crackup

Was Liz Truss a cat’s paw for a Boris Johnson comeback?

#churchill-winston-leonard-spencer, #conservative-party-great-britain, #great-britain, #johnson-boris, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #truss-elizabeth-1975

The New York Times 12:54 pm on October 22, 2022
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How Tumultuous Forces of Brexit Divided U.K.’s Conservative Party

Some experts link Liz Truss’s downfall to the ripple effect of Britain’s departure from the European Union and the bitter, ideologically opposed factions it created in her party.

#conservative-party-great-britain, #elections, #european-union, #great-britain, #great-britain-withdrawal-from-eu-brexit, #international-relations, #johnson-boris, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #sunak-rishi-1980, #truss-elizabeth-1975

The New York Times 3:18 pm on October 21, 2022
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Who Will the Next U.K. Prime Minister Be and How Will They Be Chosen?

The process, which does not include the general public, will be swift, with plans to have a result by next week.

#conservative-party-great-britain, #elections, #great-britain, #house-of-commons-great-britain, #johnson-boris, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #sunak-rishi-1980, #truss-elizabeth-1975

The New York Times 10:32 am on October 21, 2022
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Hasta la Vista? This Time, Boris Johnson May Say, ‘I’m Back’

A comeback by Mr. Johnson is viewed as a very real possibility, delighting some Conservative Party lawmakers and repelling others.

#books-and-literature, #conservative-party-great-britain, #dorries-nadine, #elections, #great-britain, #johnson-boris, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #rees-mogg-jacob, #stewart-rory, #sunak-rishi-1980, #truss-elizabeth-1975

The New York Times 1:16 pm on October 19, 2022
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Liz Truss, Jeered in UK Parliament, Insists She Can Govern

Prime Minister Liz Truss of Britain, who has seen her entire economic agenda repudiated, told lawmakers that she was not a quitter.

#conservative-party-great-britain, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #great-britain, #house-of-commons-great-britain, #hunt-jeremy, #kwarteng-kwasi, #labour-party-great-britain, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #scottish-national-party, #starmer-keir, #truss-elizabeth-1975

The New York Times 11:32 am on October 18, 2022
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Strikes Spread in France, Piling Pressure on Macron

Students and transit workers joined a walkout started at oil refineries. It’s a growing problem for President Emmanuel Macron, whose government was already embattled in Parliament.

#budgets-and-budgeting, #education-k-12, #france, #labor-and-jobs, #law-and-legislation, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #macron-emmanuel-1977, #nuclear-energy, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #politics-and-government, #railroads, #strikes, #transit-systems

The New York Times 9:34 am on October 4, 2022
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Trial Opens for Bruce Lehrmann, Man Accused of Rape in Australia’s Parliament House

The trial of the Australian man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will be viewed against the backdrop of the global #MeToo movement.

#metoo-movement, #assaults, #australia, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #decisions-and-verdicts, #higgins-brittany, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #liberal-party-australia, #politics-and-government, #sex-crimes, #sexual-harassment, #workplace-environment

The New York Times 4:15 pm on September 24, 2022
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Italy May Get a Leader With Post-Fascist Roots

With the hard-right candidate Giorgia Meloni ahead before Sunday’s election, Italy could get its first leader whose party traces its roots to the wreckage of Fascism.

#berlusconi-silvio, #brothers-of-italy-italian-political-party, #constitutions, #eco-umberto, #elections, #european-union, #fringe-groups-and-movements, #holocaust-and-the-nazi-era, #italy, #league-italian-political-party, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #meloni-giorgia-1977, #neo-nazi-groups, #politics-and-government, #salvini-matteo, #voting-and-voters, #western-europe, #world-war-ii-1939-45

The New York Times 8:02 pm on September 12, 2022
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A Day Steeped in Ancient Tradition for a New King

King Charles III addressed Parliament in London, then flew to Scotland for a service of thanksgiving for his mother.

#andrew-duke-of-york, #anne-princess-royal-1950, #charles-iii-king-of-the-united-kingdom, #edinburgh-scotland, #elizabeth-ii-queen-of-great-britain, #funerals-and-memorials, #great-britain, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #royal-families, #scotland

The New York Times 4:41 pm on August 21, 2022
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Economic Neglect and Political Instability Unraveled Tunisia’s Democracy

Tensions across the religious-secular fault lines in the country could not be reconciled, and freely elected leaders failed to deliver on the 2011 uprising’s cry for bread, freedom and dignity.

#amnesties-commutations-and-pardons, #ben-ali-zine-el-abidine, #democracy-theory-and-philosophy, #economic-conditions-and-trends, #ennahda-party-tunisia, #essebsi-beji-caid, #ghannouchi-rachid-al, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #middle-east, #middle-east-and-north-africa-unrest-2010, #nidaa-tounes, #politics-and-government, #saied-kais-1958, #tunisia

The New York Times 2:57 pm on August 16, 2022
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Iraq Power Struggle Intensifies as Protesters Block Parliament

Followers of the Shiite Muslim cleric Muqtada al-Sadr set up a tent city to blockade Parliament, paralyzing any progress toward forming a new government.

#baghdad-iraq, #elections, #international-relations, #iran, #iraq, #iraq-war-2003-11, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government, #sadr-moktada-al, #shiite-muslims

The New York Times 10:14 am on August 16, 2022
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The Secret Powers of an Australian Prime Minister, Now Revealed

Scott Morrison was busy during the pandemic. In addition to being prime minister, he covertly put himself in charge of five ministries. Critics say he damaged democracy.

#albanese-anthony-1963, #australia, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #morrison-scott-1968, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on August 2, 2022
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Gentle Into That Good Night? Not Boris Johnson.

The British prime minister may be leaving Downing Street, but few expect him to cede the spotlight, or abandon the prospect of one day regaining his position.

#conservative-party-great-britain, #dorries-nadine, #elections, #great-britain, #hague-william, #johnson-boris, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:03 pm on July 30, 2022
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Followers of Iraqi Cleric Occupy Parliament Again, Demanding Reforms

Unable to form a government 10 months after elections, Iraq has been roiled by the street protests of the nationalist cleric Moktada al-Sadr, who withdrew from the government but again seeks to influence it.

#baghdad-iraq, #demonstrations-protests-and-riots, #iraq, #legislatures-and-parliaments, #mahdi-army, #politics-and-government, #sadr-moktada-al, #shiite-muslims

The New York Times 9:19 am on July 20, 2022
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Draghi Demands Unity to Stay On as Italy’s Prime Minister

Days after Mario Draghi tendered his resignation, the Italian leader offered a way out of political crisis. Now it depends on the parties to accept or reject it.

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The New York Times 7:14 am on July 20, 2022
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Ranil Wickremesinghe Elected President of Sri Lanka

Despite clamor for change amid the country’s economic collapse, Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is tied to the exiled former president, was elected by lawmakers to replace him.

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The New York Times 2:30 pm on July 14, 2022
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Mario Draghi to Resign as Italian Prime Minister

A confidence vote showed fatal fractures in Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s grand coalition, as the anti-establishment Five Star Movement withheld support and set off a political crisis.

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The New York Times 1:38 am on July 12, 2022
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Rivals Vying to Replace Johnson Are Diverse in Background, Not in Plans

The Conservatives running to be Britain’s prime minister include women and people of non-European descent, but they sound a lot alike: They like Brexit and want to cut taxes.

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The New York Times 11:28 am on July 10, 2022
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As Japan Votes, Abe’s Party Hopes His Legacy Is on the Ballot

Many of Shinzo Abe’s goals are central to the Liberal Democrats’ platform, and party members hoped the slain ex-leader’s memory would inspire sympathy votes on Sunday.

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The New York Times 9:15 am on July 10, 2022
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What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination

The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.

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The New York Times 12:13 am on July 7, 2022
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Boris Johnson Vows to Go On Amid Wave of Cabinet Resignations

A wave of resignations and calls for him to step down showed the prime minister’s support within his Conservative Party melting away, but he remained defiant.

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