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Tanzania’s president announces probe into post-election protest deaths
Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose re-election prompted protests and a deadly police crackdown, faces calls for accountability.
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Bihar election: Can Modi buck Gen Z rage in India’s youngest state?
Protests have toppled governments across South Asia. India has stayed immune. Will Bihar elections change that?
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Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
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Iraqis hold little hope for change as polls close in election
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is seeking a second term.
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US government shutdown disrupts flights for fifth consecutive day
US airlines cancel 1,200 flights, marking five days of disruptions caused by the prolonged government shutdown.
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Tanzania frees opposition leaders following deadly election protests
Despite the releases, opposition leader Tundu Lissu remains behind bars, and hundreds have been charged with treason.
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US Senate passes bill to end longest ever government shutdown
The measure still needs to be approved by the House and signed by President Donald Trump.
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Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end US government shutdown
Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
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Tanzania charges hundreds of people with treason after protests over disputed election
Prosecutors in Tanzania on Friday charged more than 200 people with treason over their alleged roles in deadly violence surrounding the country’s disputed election, which saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan…
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