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Nawaz Sharif to hold rally in Abbattobad
Ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif to rally support in Abbottabad

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, will rally his supporters in Abbottabad today.…

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir attends the preparatory meeting of Arab Foreign ministers of the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea
Saudi Arabia calls emergency Arab League session to discuss Iranian influence

At the instigation of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League will meet in Egypt today to…

Sebastian Pinera Chile election
Sebastian Pinera expected to return to the Chilean presidency after brief hiatus

Today, voters in Chile will elect a new president to succeed outgoing leader Michelle Bachelet.…

Sebastian Pinera Chile election
Sunday, November 19

A FAMILIAR FACE Chileans vote but little doubt about the result Today, voters in Chile…

An armed soldier patrols a street in Harare, Zimbabwe. The army said Wednesday it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing offices and patrolling the capital's streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster.
Zimbabwe’s military ousts President Mugabe: what next?

President Mugabe has lost his near four-decade hold on power. How will the crisis play out?

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Chile’s presidential election: the resurgence of Pinera

Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss. But can Pinera deliver fresh economic growth?

EU antibiotic resistant disease
EU to mark Antibiotic Resistance Day

The EU marks Antibiotic Awareness Day today amid concern over the growing rate of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.…

Catalan political parties
Deadline for Catalan parties to announce candidates for December poll

Today is the deadline for candidates to register for Catalonia’s December 21 snap elections. Former…

Anambra governor election
Biafran nationalism underpins local elections in Nigeria’s Anambra

Voters in Anambra State will elect their next governor today. Once part of the short-lived…

Anambra governor election
Saturday, November 18

RISING TIDE Biafran nationalism underpins local elections in Nigeria Voters in Anambra State will elect…