Left-wing parties have joined forces ahead of France’s two-stage parliamentary elections, hoping to revive their fortunes and put a brake on President Emmanuel Macron’s agenda.
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Netanyahu’s Plan to Regain Power in Israel: Vote Against His Views
To topple Israel’s government, Benjamin Netanyahu, the former prime minister, is voting down its initiatives — even if he agrees with them.
Israel’s Government Teeters Again, Losing Vote on Law that Supports West Bank Settlers
The vote’s failure — from defections within the governing bloc and a power move by usually pro-settler opposition lawmakers — could topple the government and throw a lifeline to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Why Canada Races on Gun Policy When America Crawls
The speed of policymaking in Canada, and its frequent deadlock in the U.S., may come down to the rules of their political systems.
Iraqi Parliament Expands Law Against Normalizing Ties With Israel
The legislation, based on a similar law dating back to 1969, makes it a crime punishable by death. It makes Iraq an outlier in the Arab world, where more countries are forging diplomatic relations with Israel.
Iraqi Parliament Expands Law Against Normalizing Ties With Israel
The legislation, based on a similar law dating back to 1969, makes it a crime punishable by death. It makes Iraq an outlier in the Arab world, where more countries are forging diplomatic relations with Israel.
Pakistan Raises Fuel Prices in Effort to Stabilize Economy
The interim government’s move was seen as a bid to revive a $6 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.
French Minister Damien Abad Is Accused of Rape by 2 Women
The women’s allegations against France’s new minister for solidarity and disabled people come amid a growing reckoning over sexist and sexually violent behavior by political figures.
Former British Lawmaker Sentenced to 18 Months for Sexual Assault
A 15-year-old boy had reported the assault in 2008 but decided not to pursue the case until he saw that Imran Ahmad Khan had been elected to Parliament in 2019, prosecutors said.
Israel’s Political Crisis Is Resolved, but Governing Remains a Strain
A lawmaker who quit the coalition last week reversed her decision on Sunday, averting the government’s imminent collapse.