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Planning for 2018 elections underway at ‘Alternative for Germany’ party conference

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) will begin its weekend conference today. The party, which…

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Top diplomats from Italy and Russia discuss Libyan instability and migration

Today, Angelino Alfano will meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Rome. Solutions to…

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South America comes together for talks between Venezuelan government and opposition

Today, representatives from the Venezuelan government and the opposition will meet in Santo Domingo to…

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Friday, December 1

THE LIBYAN JOB Libya tops agenda for Italy-Russo foreign minister talks Today, Angelino Alfano will…

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Spectre of Iran looms large as Hamas and Fatah delay Gaza handover to salvage reconciliation deal

Hamas had been due to handover control of Gaza to the Palestinian Authority (PA) today,…

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The future for Rojava and the Syrian Kurds after ISIS

Careful leveraging of their advantages should see the Syrian Kurds retain their autonomy.

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions fronts the House Intelligence Committee on Russia

The House Intelligence Committee is scheduled to interview Jeff Sessions behind closed doors today as…

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Oil Producers discuss extending cutbacks beyond March 2018

Today, representatives from OPEC’s 14 member states will meet with Russia and nine other oil-producing…

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Thursday, November 30

A TAXING DILEMMA US Senate to vote on tax reform Senate Republican leaders aim to…

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GOP tax reform bill heads to the senate floor for vote

Senate Republican leaders aim to hold a vote on tax reform legislation today; however, the…