How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
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Nada Hamadeh Moawad: Lebanon’s First Female Ambassador to the US
As Lebanon’s first female ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh Moawad is expanding the scope of diplomacy beyond politics. And while her role is more demanding than ever, she always makes time for what matters the most: calling her mother everyday
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In Israel, Eisenkot tries quiet appeal to oust Netanyahu
Gadi Eisenkot, the man who could unseat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, almost always dresses in plain black, speaks halting English and, reflecting the military culture that shapes him, responds in interviews in bullet-point lists. For some voters, the 66-year-old Eisenkot's lack of charisma may be one of his greatest assets.
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India news: CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released from Tihar Jail
The two Cockroach Janta Party leaders were released after pledging not to call for protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar amid demonstrations demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. DW has more.