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Sunday, February 4

CYPRUS PRESSURE Pro-unification candidates vie for the Cypriot presidency Today, incumbent President Nicos Anastasia of…

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Ecuadorians vote on presidential term limits

Ecuadorians go to the polls today to decide whether to institute a two-term limit on…

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Turkey’s largest opposition group moves for a change in leadership

Turkey’s opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) holds its general congress today, which will likely result…

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Pakistani delegates arrive in Afghanistan following Pakistan linked terror attack

Top Pakistani intelligence officials will arrive in Kabul for diplomatic talks today. The meeting comes…

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Sudan’s government enters into crucial peace negotiations with South Sudan rebels.

Sudan’s government will begin weekend negotiations with South Sudan rebel forces today in Addis Ababa.…

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Saturday, February 3

BACK TO THE TABLE Sudanese negotiations stoke hopes for peace Sudan’s government will begin weekend…

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Friday, February 2

BABY BOMBS US review calls for more nuclear weapons The role of atomic weapons under…

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Germany takes a step towards the formation of a governing coalition

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Social Democrat (SPD) leader Martin Schultz are expected to announce “concrete…

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Secretary of State Tillerson rallies support for Venezuela sanctions

Rex Tillerson will kick off a week-long trip to Latin America by meeting with Mexican…

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Pentagon calls for more nukes in Trump policy review

The role of atomic weapons under President Trump will be codified when the Pentagon releases…