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Germany's Scholz and ministers in Poland for government consultations
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been welcomed with military honours to Warsaw by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, marking the start of…
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The winners and losers in South Africa's historic new government
Living up to his reputation as a skilled negotiator, South Africa's President Cyril Rampahosa appears to have outmanoeuvred his main…
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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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North Macedonia's parliament prepares to vote on proposed center-right government
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — North Macedonia's parliament began a two-day debate leading up to a vote on the new government proposed by…
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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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Petrobras new chief sworn in as market worries Brazil's government will have heavier hand
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The head of Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras, Magda Chambriard, was sworn in Wednesday amid market concerns of…
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More protests against Netanyahu's government in Israel
Thousands of people again protested in Israel on Tuesday evening against the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and in favour…
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ANC and DA agree on S Africa unity government - reports
South Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has reached a deal with the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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Greece's prime minister tweaks his government to focus on cost of living and labor
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweaked his Cabinet on Friday with a focus on cost-of-living and labor…
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S Africa's ANC edging closer to forming unity government
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) says it has made progress in efforts to establish a government of national unity…
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Opposition party agrees to join SA unity government
The leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) says his party has agreed to form part of a government of national unity that…
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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…
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Israel Aerospace Industries union reaches agreement with government
JERUSALEM — The Israel Aerospace Industries workers’ union has reached an agreement with the government’s Finance Ministry where so-called…
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Germany's government proposes a new law to fast-track young men to join its depleted armed forces
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister announced on Wednesday plans for new legislation that would help refill the depleted ranks of the…
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Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Narendra Modi, newly sworn in for a third straight term, named a Cabinet on Monday that retained his top…
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Have Milei's first six months improved the Argentine economy?
When Javier Milei was campaigning last year to become the president of Argentina, he brandished a chainsaw to symbolise his determination…
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Unity government is S Africa's best option - Ramaphosa
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader…
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South Africa's president attends a key meeting of his party over how to form a new government
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was meeting with senior officials of the African National Congress…
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India's Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
NEW DELHI (AP) — China, Ukraine and other nations sent their congratulations on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
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German government plans electric charger mandate for petrol stations
A new proposal from Germany's government would require large petrol station operators to also offer more high-speed chargers for electric…
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Nigeria is emerging as a critical mineral hub. The government is cracking down on illegal operations
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government is cracking down on illegal mining, making dozens of arrests of unlicensed miners since April…
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4 hurt, 1 arrested after clashes between Iranian government supporters and opponents in London
LONDON (AP) — British police say four people were hurt and one was arrested when supporters of Iran’s authorities clashed with…
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Zambia's ex-President Lungu under house arrest, he says
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu has said that he was "practically under house arrest", accusing police of a plot to forcefully…
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Democracy fest to be held in Berlin government district at weekend
To mark the 75th anniversary of Germany's de facto constitution, the Basic Law, the government in Berlin is inviting citizens to a major…