BAGHDAD — BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis are preparing to vote in a parliamentary election that comes at a crucial moment in the country and the region.
The vote will begin Sunday with polling for members of the security forces and displaced people…
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Hungary granted Russia oil-exemption | The Jerusalem Post
Hungary granted Russia oil-exemption | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/World NewsThe exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.US President Donald…
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Does the Democrats’ election sweep change anything?
This is an audio transcript of the Swamp Notes podcast episode: ‘Does the Democrats’ election sweep change anything?’
Marc Filippino
Democrats are celebrating some big election victories this week.Abigail Spanberger voice clip
Virginia chose…Continue Reading
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Iraq’s Leader Seeks an Improbable Prize: Independence From the U.S. and Iran – The Wall Street Journal
- Iraq’s Leader Seeks an Improbable Prize: Independence From the U.S. and Iran The Wall Street Journal
- Iraq’s election may ensure stability but leave militias in control economist.com
- Young Iraqis run for parliament to challenge sectarian rule,…
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US, UK lift sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa
US, UK lift sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/World NewsThe United Nations Security Council also lifted sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa earlier this week.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands…
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Honouring Kenya’s forgotten World War soldiers
National Army MuseumThousands of Kenyan soldiers fought in the British army during the world wars One day, some 85 years ago, Mutuku Ing’ati left his home in southern Kenya and was never seen again.
The 30-something Mr Ing’ati had disappeared with…
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The Week That Was | Lawfare
Benjamin Wittes and Anna Bower examined the newly articulated substance of the government’s case against former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that the facts alleged fail to show that Comey lied to Congress.
Roger…
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Trump says US will boycott G20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers | Donald Trump
Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.
The US president had already announced he would not attend the annual…
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Trump Stays the Course on the Shutdown as Pressure Points Mount – Bloomberg.com
- Trump Stays the Course on the Shutdown as Pressure Points Mount Bloomberg.com
- Trump demands senators stay in Washington to solve shutdown as he heads to Florida – live The Guardian
- Brooks: Comfort Plus is what it took to get Trump to care about…
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Does the Democrats’ election sweep change anything?
Democrats won the three largest races and a smattering of others on Tuesday’s off-year elections. They are the biggest electoral wins since Donald Trump took the Oval Office a year ago. The FT’s Lauren Fedor and Guy Chazan discuss which races…
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