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Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election
South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party's leader in April - a…
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Expert says new German government's migration policy ineffective
Germany's migration policy under the conservative–led coalition government has had little effect on the number of asylum seekers in the…
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German minister: Berlin committed to Ukraine security guarantees
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is looking to dispel doubts about Germany's seriousness regarding security guarantees for Ukraine,…
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New German interior minister defends harder line on migration policy
The tougher approach to migration policy taken by Germany's new coalition government is already showing results, according to Interior…
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Spain scraps €6.6m arms order from Israeli company after outcry
Spain has scrapped a €6.6m (£5.7m) order for millions of bullets from an Israeli company after the junior partners in its coalition…
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ANC U-turn over tax that threatened South Africa's government
The party of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has reversed a controversial proposed value-added-tax (VAT) rise that had threatened…
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German election aftermath: What happens after Sunday?
Germans are voting in a national parliamentary election on Sunday that's widely expected to shift the country's political balance to the…
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Israel's coalition government endorses ceasefire deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition government has approved the ceasefire and hostage deal with Palestinian Islamist…
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Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 93
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh, considered the architect of economic reforms that opened up the world's most populous country…
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Malaysia Minister Braces for Backlash Over Fuel Subsidy Revamp
(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s government is bracing for public backlash as it commits to rolling back petrol subsidies mid-2025, a…
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Some 20% think German conservatives should work with far-right
Some 20% of those surveyed said if the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party wins the chancellorship next year, its…
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South Africa's coalition threatened by new education law
The durability of South Africa’s uneasy governing coalition is set to be tested as President Cyril Ramaphosa signs new education measures…
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Germany's Scholz says government backing cross-party migration talks
Germany's coalition government will play its part in ensuring the success of cross-party talks on curbing migration, Chancellor Olaf…
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German coalition leaders agree new compromise on 2025 budget
The leaders of Germany's coalition government have agreed to a new compromise on the 2025 budget, a government spokesman said in Berlin on…
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South Africa's calm opening of parliament heralds new era
South Africa parliament appears to have entered a new era - one of political maturity. The atmosphere was remarkably different from what…
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The leader of Nepal's largest communist party has been named the country's new prime minister
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The leader of the Nepal’s largest communist party, Khadga Prasad Oli, was named the Himalayan nation’s new prime…
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Poland's centrist government suffers defeat in vote on liberalizing abortion law
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk and his centrist coalition government suffered a bitter defeat Friday in…
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South Africa's new coalition government unveiled
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government, after his ruling African National Congress (ANC) party…
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South Africa's Ramaphosa finally appoints coalition cabinet
The News JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa finally appointed a cabinet of ministers late on Sunday local time. The…
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South Africa's ANC and DA negotiate minister roles in coalition
The News JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s two biggest parties remain locked in negotiations over the makeup of a cabinet for their landmark…
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Parts of Modi’s Agenda Face Risk in India’s Fractured Parliament
(Bloomberg) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vast domestic agenda is in jeopardy after his party failed to win an outright…
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South Africa's new government brings Black and white together. It's also reviving racial tensions
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — In a country where racial segregation was once brutally enforced, South Africa's new coalition government…
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Cyril Ramaphosa is sworn in for a 2nd term as South African president
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa's president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the…
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South Africa's IFP party says it will join a unity government, a step toward ending deadlock
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party said Wednesday it will join a proposed government of…