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Why Morocco’s first female PM alone can’t fix a flawed democracy
King Mohammed VI made an unprecedented move by appointing the first woman to become prime minister, but the public is sceptical that this represents change.
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UK to make last-ditch effort to stop Israel closing East Jerusalem consulate
Israel has threatened to close the consulate, which handles UK relations with Palestinians in the city, over British sanctions on Israeli settlements.
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California leaders condemn Trump’s remarks about possible attacks on US cities
California leaders condemn Trump’s remarks about possible attacks on US cities California political leaders on Tuesday condemned President Donald Trump after he said Iran could “take out” US cities including Los Angeles and San Diego, describing the remarks as dangerous and unacceptable. Speaking at a political rally on Monday, Trump was discussing the economic costs of war when he said: “It’s a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, for keeping our country safe. They could take out a…
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Saudi Arabia launches national campaign to conserve water
Saudi Arabia launches national campaign to conserve water
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White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities
The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear weapons. "It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said.
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Trump’s anti-Muslim immigration policies weaken America’s Middle East bargain | The National
They are exposing the transactional foundations of Pax Americana in the region
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‘Cockroach stir stripped Modi’s carefully confected image’: Arundhati Roy
Acclaimed Indian author talks to Al Jazeera on the Gen Z-led protests and allegations of vote theft by Modi government.
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Spain court lifts Puigdemont arrest warrant, clearing way for his return home ahead of November elections
Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont fled Spain in 2017 after launching an independence bid. The court's decision means he can return home without fear of arrest after almost a decade in exile.
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Return of Parthenon Marbles is part of debate on EU-UK ties: Greek PM
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the significance of the Parthenon Marbles’ return in discussions about EU-UK relations. Talks with the British Museum have stalled, prompting calls for renewed dialogue.
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Security fears weigh on Netanyahu’s campaign ahead of Israel vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s focus on national security is at risk as critics argue he has failed to protect Israel effectively. As the Israeli elections approach, security issues could impact his campaign.
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EU ’ready to deploy’ observers for Palestinian legislative polls
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has set the legislative polls for 28 November. If they take place, it would mark the first such vote in two decades.
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As Abiy Ahmed starts new term, Ethiopia's advances in Tigray may cause conflict to spill over to Eritrea
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is consolidating power, but he must contend with a regional alliance opposing him and a Tigray conflict that could spill over into Eritrea.
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Germany's far-right AfD makes history again in Saxony-Anhalt
For the first time since the end of World War II, a German state parliament has chosen parliamentary speaker from the far right: Tobias Rausch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum rescheduled to October 13 in Dubai
A key highlight of this year's forum will be the presentation of Dubai government's highest accolade to its first recipient
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UK Tory leader defends Israel-inspired ’Britannia Shield’ plan
The Conservative party leader says the UK needs to strengthen its air defences, but insists her proposed project is not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome.
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UK Tory leader defends ’Israel-inspired’ missile system proposal
The Conservative party leader says the UK needs to strengthen its air defences, but insists her proposed project is not a replica of Israel’s Iron Dome.
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When Classrooms Become Battlegrounds: France’s Student Uprising Exposes the Cracks in the Republican Model
(SeaPRwire) - By: Gavin Thorne France is not merely having a protest. It is experiencing a systemic rupture. When a nation that built its entire political architecture around laïcité and centralized republican educatio...
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Spain's Pedro Sanchez pushes emergency housing plan
The Spanish government has approved a pair of emergency housing decrees, including extended eviction protections and limits on property speculation, after major protests rocked Barcelona.