A new scandal in Austria that led to the collapse of the coalition government there served as a reminder that Russia has deep ties to many populist parties.
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Polls Are Closed in India’s Election: What Happens Next?
The polls closed on Sunday in the world’s biggest election. Here’s what to look out for until the results are announced on Thursday.
German Parliament Deems B.D.S. Movement Anti-Semitic
The campaign to boycott Israeli artists and goods recalled “the most terrible chapter in German history” and revived memories of the motto “Don’t buy from Jews.”
Supporters Celebrate Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Law
Taiwan’s legislature approved Asia’s first same-sex marriage law on Friday. Same-sex marriage supporters gathered outside Parliament in Taipei while the vote was in process.
Theresa May’s Last Gasp: A 4th Vote on Her Brexit Plan
Mrs. May has promised to step down if British lawmakers approve her proposal. Whatever the outcome of the June vote, her tenure as prime minister seems close to its end.
In India’s Elections, Female Candidates Still Need Men’s Blessings
It’s a perplexing reality, as women have made it to the top much earlier than most of the Western democracies.
In India’s Elections, Female Candidates Still Need the Blessings of Men
It’s a perplexing reality, as women have made it to the top much earlier than most of the Western democracies.
Havoc in Hong Kong Legislature Over Extradition Bill
Lawmakers scuffled Saturday over legislation that would let the city send people suspected of crimes to mainland China, among other places.
A.N.C. Leads in South Africa Election, as Voters Give Party ‘One Last Chance’
The African National Congress was expected to win votes it needed to stay in power, but to fall short of the 60 percent threshold it has met since coming to power in 1994.
Ally of Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Detained After Failed Uprising
The opposition leader Juan Guaidó said that the vice president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Edgar Zambrano, was detained by the intelligence services.