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Saturday, February 11

The largest election of 2017 will begin on Saturday, can you guess where?

Nepal: pivot to the north?

China and Nepal will conduct their first ever joint military exercises on Friday, marking warming…

Japan’s leader seeks bond with Trump

Shinzo Abe will meet Donald Trump on Friday, a week after the two spoke over…

Friday, February 10

Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe will meet Donald Trump for the second time since his election on Friday and he comes bearing gifts.

South Africa: state of turmoil?

South African President Jacob Zuma will deliver his fourth State of the Nation Address on…

Thursday, February 9

South Africa’s parliament resumes on Thursday but any hopes for more political unity are sure to be dashed.

India: more liquidity needed?

India’s central bank will meet to review interest rates on Wednesday. Last year, the subcontinent…

MPs to give Brexit mandate

On Wednesday, the UK’s lower house will hold a final vote on whether to grant…

High risk, low reward: Russia’s opposition leader in court

A Russian regional court will determine the future of one of the country’s most influential…

Wednesday, February 8

An outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin faces court on embezzlement charges that could prevent him from challenging for the presidency in 2018.