Elections – Page 16 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

No clear winner in Israeli election, but Netanyahu has upper hand in building a coalition

Posted on March 26, 2021March 26, 2021By Editor

Exit polls show no clear winner in Israel’s latest general election. However, incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a clear path to building a coalition, if his potential allies give him that gift. … Read More >No clear winner in Israeli election, but Netanyahu has upper hand in building a coalition

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Israel prepares for Capitol siege-style attack on Knesset after election – reports

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021By Editor

Security agencies fear that January’s events at the US Capitol, which was stormed by Donald Trump’s supporters after the election, may repeat themselves at the Knesset and are training to avert such a scenario, local media said. … Read More >Israel prepares for Capitol siege-style attack on Knesset after election – reports

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Israelis gather for massive anti-Netanyahu protest days before election as PM faces corruption scandal (VIDEO)

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

Tens of thousands took to the streets in Israel to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, only days before the country’s next election. … Read More >Israelis gather for massive anti-Netanyahu protest days before election as PM faces corruption scandal (VIDEO)

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Netanyahu Hasn’t Abandoned Election Hopes, Counting on Allies and Defectors to Achieve His Goal

Posted on March 20, 2021March 20, 2021By Editor

The Israeli Prime Minister’s Likud party has gained popularity in recent media polls, which project it is poised to get 30 out of the 120 seats in the Knesset. But to keep his position, Netanyahu will need to secure support from 31 more members of parliament, something that he is still struggling with. … Read More >Netanyahu Hasn’t Abandoned Election Hopes, Counting on Allies and Defectors to Achieve His Goal

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Emirati Leaders Slam Netanyahu’s Attempted ‘Internal Electioneering’ in UAE

Posted on March 20, 2021March 20, 2021By Editor

The UAE and Israel signed a normalization agreement on August 13, 2020 known as the Abraham Accords, rendering the UAE the third Arab country after Egypt in 1997 and Jordan in 1994, to formally formalize its relationship with Israel. … Read More >Emirati Leaders Slam Netanyahu’s Attempted ‘Internal Electioneering’ in UAE

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Delaying sanctions-lift even for 1 hour is ‘great betrayal’ of Iran, Rouhani warns factions, ahead of presidential election

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021By Editor

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a stern warning to hardliners seeking to derail the country’s quest to get rid of the US sanctions. He himself is set to leave office after an election in June. … Read More >Delaying sanctions-lift even for 1 hour is ‘great betrayal’ of Iran, Rouhani warns factions, ahead of presidential election

Spain’s deputy PM resigns in high-stakes Madrid presidency bid after local govt calls snap election to avoid no-confidence vote

Posted on March 16, 2021March 16, 2021By Editor

The left-wing deputy prime minister of Spain, Pablo Iglesias, has resigned and thrown his hat in the ring for the presidency of Madrid after the region’s government was forced out last week in a dramatic day for Spanish politics. … Read More >Spain’s deputy PM resigns in high-stakes Madrid presidency bid after local govt calls snap election to avoid no-confidence vote

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Derek Chauvin jury selection begins

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

Jesse Ventura and Brigida Santos discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in the killing of George Floyd. They also reveal why the entire Democratic establishment has resigned in Nevada now that a wave of progressive candidates has won recent elections … Read More >Derek Chauvin jury selection begins

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Pro or Anti-Netanyahu, This is the Topic That Splits Israelis Ahead of Elections on 23 March

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

While some Israelis are still undecided, others have already made up their minds, saying that Netanyahu should remain the Prime Minister of Israel because of his grand achievements. Many others, however, say these are only myths. … Read More >Pro or Anti-Netanyahu, This is the Topic That Splits Israelis Ahead of Elections on 23 March

Angela Merkel’s party takes a hammering in German state elections – exit polls

Posted on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021By Editor

German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party has suffered heavy losses in two state elections, as the long-ruling leader fights corruption scandals and looks to choose a successor for this year’s elections. … Read More >Angela Merkel’s party takes a hammering in German state elections – exit polls