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Assisted Dying Awakes Debate in Britain The undoubtedly difficult moral decision of allowing or not allowing assisted dying has provoked fierce debate and uncertainty. Ahead of the parliamentary vote, the power-wielding Labour Party had decided not to descend on its MPs with the party whip, allowing members to determine their
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British Farmers in Upheaval Over Budget With the Labour government breaking precedent set in the 1990s, namely giving an inheritance tax credit to family farms, British farmers are in upheaval. Somewhat emulating European counterparts farmers have taken to the streets of London, promising to escalate action if the government does
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Fast and Furious: Trump's Appointments Following his historic re-election, President-elect Trump has begun nominating members of his administration for approval by the Republican-controlled Senate. Some notable nominees include Florida Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, viewed as hawkish on Sino-US relations. Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz is
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Trumpian Return With a four-year period outside the White House, the former President is set for a comeback of the ages. Only President Grover Cleveland managed the same feat over a century ago. The now president-elect secured every swing state, including the formerly Blue Wall, Rust Belt states. Mr Trump
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Japanese Election After over a decade of rule and near uninterrupted power since 1958 the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) has lost its majority. In a snap-election called by Shigeru Ishiba, the relatively new leader of the LDP and prime Minister of Japan, aimed at securing a mandate from
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Moldovan Referendum and Presidential Election In a nail-biter referendum the Moldovan electorate voted for a pro-EU constitution, 50.38% to 49.62% or 750,137 to 738,737. Prior polling suggested a much stronger margin for the proposed constitution, making the final tally a shock to some. The pro-EU constitution
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Kenyan Deputy President Removed from Office Following a tumultuous period in Kenyan politics, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to dispose Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, charging him with 5 out of 11 grounds for impeachment. This makes Mr Gachagua the first deputy president in Kenyan history to be removed through an impeachment
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A British Tory Leadership Election The final stretch of the Tory leadership election is ahead. After a strong showing in the third round of voting the former Home Secretary and centrist James Cleverly is out. Other centrist Tom Tugendhat's support from the third round did not translate into
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Austrian Election After a turbulent election cycle with the centre-right ÖVP at the helm and Greens beside the Austrians have voted for change. The resignation of former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz came with a significant drop in polling after the highest of any Austrian party in over a decade. The new
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With incumbent President Joe Biden out of the picture Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set for a showdown in November. The dropping out of Biden has changed the election's dynamic, revitalising a tired Democratic base and mobilising the greatest Presidential campaign fund within
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State of the Presidential Race After agreeing to 2 debates with incumbent President Joe Biden former President Donald J. Trump became ambiguous whether he would debate the new Democratic presumptive nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. He stated that he "probably" would, however, could "make a case for
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Settling into a lesser campaign period - in which the European Union, United Kingdom and France have held their respective elections - after an intensive one the centre has come out as a clear loser. From Paris to Tallinn the liberal ideals of yesterday are being pressed to the verge;