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Angela Merkel coalition deal
Thursday, February 8

GERMAN POLITICS Angela Merkel’s conservatives clinch grand coalition with Social Democrats After four long months,…

Bangladesh opposition leader zia
Bangladesh’s opposition leader faces bar from political office in Thursday verdict

A verdict is expected today in the corruption trial of two-time prime minister and head…

Pence North korea
US Vice President Pence to announce “toughest” sanctions against North Korea

Today, Vice President Mike Pence will arrive in South Korea for the Olympic opening ceremony.…

Maldives crisis
Crisis in the Maldives exposes strategic importance of island chain

It has been seven days since the Maldives’ top court ordered the government to reinstall…

Angela Merkel coalition deal
Angela Merkel’s conservatives clinch grand coalition with Social Democrats

After four long months, Germany will wake up to a proposal for a new government…

Jacob Zuma ANC
Wednesday, February 7

SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS Ruling ANC to hold a special meeting to discuss fate of President…

Cuba Internet
US sponsors controversial forum to drive free internet access in Cuba

Today, government and non-governmental representatives will assemble in Washington, DC for the first public meeting…

Liviu Dragnea
EU lawmakers to debate controversial Romanian corruption law rollback

EU lawmakers will convene in Strasbourg today to consider how proposed changes to member-country Romania’s…

Etihad Emirates UAE US Aviation Industry
US and UAE to begin informal talks on Emirates, Etihad arrangement

US representatives will engage in discussions with their Emirati counterparts today aimed at securing greater…

Jacob Zuma ANC
South Africa’s ruling party will hold high-level talks on the future of Jacob Zuma

Update: the ANC has announced it will postpone this meeting until February 17, citing “constructive…