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South Africa considers nationalising central bank
President Cyril Ramaphosa is under pressure to revive investor confidence and boost economic growth.
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Lebanon unrest: Protest tactics include public shaming
Lebanon's protesters resort to public shaming, forcing current and former officials out of public spaces.
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'They're still robbing us': Angry Lebanese reject new government
Nearly 100 days and a new cabinet in, protests in Beirut continue to call for an end to sectarian politics.
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Cambodia: 'Treason' trial for opposition leader begins
Trial of Kem Sokha under way two years after he was arrested in what some say is a politically charged prosecution.
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Malta gets new prime minister amid outrage over journalist murder
Robert Abela will replace Joseph Muscat who was forced to announce his resignation after mass protests in December.
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Lebanon economic crisis hurting daily life
Lebanon has been without a government for two months and economy is near collapse.
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Iraq crisis: Top Shia leader to avoid politics
A show of dismay, Iraq's highest Shia leader gives politicians silent treatment amid major political stalemate.
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Hundreds detained as Indians defy ban on citizenship law protests
Rallies being held across the country despite prohibitory orders at some places as anger over 'anti-Muslim' law mounts.
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2019: Words of the Year
Italian - quota 100 The word of the year for Italian politics is: quota 100. This is the huge promise made by the 5-star and League when they were together in power. They promised workers they could retire earlier, but once it was...
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Uzbekistan set to hold parliamentary elections lacking opposition
Despite economic and social reforms in Uzbekistan, elections are limited to five political parties.
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Political moments and surprises of 2019 | Sunday Scrum
A look back at a turbulent year in Canadian politics, including some of the top stories, politicians and surprises of 2019.
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Thousands protest against crackdown in Lebanon's capital
Day after security forces disperse demonstration, protesters march on parliament to call for an independent government.
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Protesters celebrate as Lebanon parliament session postponed
Demonstrators had sought to prevent MPs attending the planned session, which, they say, neglected protesters' demands.
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Sri Lanka election: Minorities fear vote result
Sri Lankans are voting to elect a new leader while ethnic divisions are on the rise after the deadly Easter bombings.
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Last Spanish polls before election suggest gridlock could continue
Spain is set to head to the polls this weekend in the fourth general election in just four years, but polls show that it is unlikely to break political deadlock. Polls released before this weekend's election predict that Prime Minister...
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UK: Female MPs fear running in election after rise in attacks
Country set for snap election, but some are dissuaded from running after crimes against MPs doubled last year and parliamentary report found "commonplace" abuse.
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South Africa's Deadly Politics | Witness
A journalist known for exposing political violence in South Africa reports on the unsolved murder of a local politician.
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Lebanon: Protesters block the roads
Lebanon’s army has been ordered by politicians to open roads across the country.
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Carbon tax ruled constitutional by Saskatchewan’s highest court
The federal carbon tax has been ruled constitutional by Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada is expected.
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The Brief: Climate protests go rogue, trade talks, copyright and Mid-East policy
A protest at Westminster, for once, not about Brexit. a much bigger issue at stake, organisers say, the survival of the planet. In London some made their mark with graffiti. In Brussels, they also blocked the streets, in scenes played...
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Latvian prime minister discusses growing concerns in the EU
Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš sat down with Raw Politics host Tess Arcilla on Wednesday to discuss some growing concerns within the European Union. The Latvian leader travelled to Strasbourg this week to meet with MEPs....
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Euronews interview: Latvian PM targets Euroscepticism ahead of EU elections
Latvian Prime Minister Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš sat down with Raw Politics host Tess Arcilla on Wednesday to discuss his concern with growing Euroscepticism within the European Union. The Latvian leader travelled to Strasbourg this week...
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For Millennials, the Cost of Raising a Child May Not Be Worth It
Kids are... expensive. According to the USDA, the average total cost of one child over a period of 17 years ー from birth to adulthood ー is $233,610. Twenty-two percent of that cost is housing, followed by food (18 percent), and childcare...
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Spain's trial of the century; Gordon Banks dies; and EU flags in French classrooms | Europe briefing
1. Spain's trial of the century begins in Madrid A dozen political chiefs from Catalonia went on trial in Madrid today. They are charged over their role in a failed bid to split from the rest of Spain in 2017 after Catalans voted for...