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UK Greens’ deputy leader Mothin Ali warns of rising racism in UK
The Green Party deputy leader tells The New Arab that inflammatory political rhetoric risks reviving the racial hostility experienced by earlier generations.
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Germany’s firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
Germany’s firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
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Trump Accounts: Free money, but who gets a say?
Trump Accounts promise children a financial head start. Al Jazeera’s Emma Withrow spoke with one parent.
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Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections to September next year, official media said, confirming widespread speculation that they would be delayed once again. The first legislative elections since 2006, which the international community has strongly advocated for, had been scheduled for November 28, with a presidential election expected in early 2027.
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Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets presidential poll for September 2027
By Ali Sawafta, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Eman AbouhassiraRAMALLAH, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027, and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay.Abbas' decree cited "obstacles posed by Israeli measures" and the need to establish suitable political, security and on-the-ground conditions for "free, fair and inclusive elections", the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported.
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Germany pursues new Russia sanctions despite US diesel deal
Germany remains committed to pursuing new EU sanctions against Russia despite Moscow reaching a diesel release deal with the US, emphasizing its steadfast support for Ukraine.
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Abbas postpones Palestinian legislative elections to September 2027
November 2026 vote delayed; joint presidential and legislative elections set for next year, president says in decree.
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Candidate named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
Businessman Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has been elected mayor of Queropalca, a district in Peru’s central Huanuco region. His controversial name did not deter voters as he won 229 out of 663 votes.
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Brazil’s Lula scraps gasoline tax ahead of runoff election
Brazil has temporarily removed gasoline taxes in an effort by President Lula to tackle rising fuel prices, with the decision coming shortly before the runoff election against Bolsonaro.
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Palestinian president postpones legislative elections to September 2027
The vote will be held alongside presidential elections on September 11, 2027, Abbas said in a decree, blaming "obstacles" imposed by Israel
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Moroccan king says migration cooperation model with Spain hit limit
By Ahmed EljechtimiRABAT, Oct 9 (Reuters) - King Mohammed VI said on Friday that Morocco's efforts to curb irregular migration had produced "concrete results," but that the current cooperation model with Spain had reached its limits amid recurring crises.At least 70,000 peoplecrossed from Morocco into the enclave of Ceuta in July. Most have returned but thousands, including minors, remained.Speaking at the parliament's opening, the king cited "obsolete" and "unrealistic" Spanish court decisions that hindered cooperation on migration.
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Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump diesel deal
After Washington announced a sanctions pause on Russian diesel, Germany has said it remains committed to pressuring Moscow and supporting Ukraine. More on DW.
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Abbas postpones Palestinian elections, sets poll for Sept 2027
Legislative and presidential elections have not been held since 2005-06, when Hamas won the elections and later seized the Gaza Strip.
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New Delhi police crack down on protesters ahead of anti-gov’t march
India’s police have detained dozens of protesters, including ‘Cockroach’ party leaders ahead of an anti-gov't march.
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India’s ‘Cockroach’ leaders released from detention after police crackdown
Police locked down New Delhi to foil protests demanding resignation of the country's election chief.
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UK government blocks Northern Ireland march after standoff fueled sectarian tensions
UK government blocks Northern Ireland march after standoff fueled sectarian tensions
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Chin up, Zack! It was never going to be plain sailing for the new-look Greens
The party should not allow the Holborn and St Pancras by-election to become a referendum for its entire project; its convictions have altered the political landscape for the better
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Spanish PM begins vote campaign overshadowed by housing protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez starts his vote campaign amidst widespread housing protests following the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner. The snap election highlights growing tensions in Spain over housing issues.