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Former Brazilian president faces court scrutiny over corruption scandal

The court is expected to uphold the 12-year sentence originally levied last July.

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Egyptian election foregone conclusion as economy and security set to be main focus

Egyptians will begin three days of voting today in an election where all real opposition…

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Turkmenistan holds parliamentary vote amid entrenched autocracy

The 125-member National Assembly, Turkmenistan’s unicameral legislature, will be elected today. Elections are held every…

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Moldovan nationalist movement convenes amidst anti-corruption protests

Today, the Great National Assembly Square in Chisinau is expecting up to 50,000 demonstrators supporting…

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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party holds convention aimed at constitutional revision

Japan’s ruling party will gather today for discussions; proposed changes to the pacifist constitution are…

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Poland and Hungary find common ground in anti-EU stance

Polish President Andrzej Duda will wrap up his visit to Hungary today. Yesterday, he met…

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Catalonian lawmakers to hold second vote for president on Saturday

On Thursday pro-independence candidate Jordi Turull received only 64 out of the 68 votes needed to secure the necessary absolute majority.

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First direct commercial flight between Australia and Europe has industry implications

Today, Qantas will launch its 17-hour daily flight between Perth and London flying a Boeing…

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US steel tariffs to come into force as Trump eyes trade measures aimed at China

Testing an already uneasy relationship with Beijing, US President Donald Trump will announce new hostile…

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Italian parliament opens for first time since election but still no coalition

Italy’s parliament will reconvene today to commence the process of electing speakers for the Senate and Lower House.