Tag: Elections

Categories Middle East

Israel’s Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus… but his rival is entrusted with forming govt

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Sunday flaunted a negative result for his Covid-19 test, branded “manipulation” by his rival Benny Gantz. The stunt seemingly didn’t help, as Gantz was then tapped to form the government. … Read More >Israel’s Netanyahu tests negative for coronavirus… but his rival is entrusted with forming govt

Categories EU

Mandates above all? Macron declares himself ‘guarantor of HEALTH & democracy’ as Paris pushes citizens to vote amid coronavirus

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The pandemic has put France on lockdown, with public venues and shops shut down. Polling stations, however, were not only spared, but Paris eagerly pushed the people to vote in local polls, despite health concerns and criticism. … Read More >Mandates above all? Macron declares himself ‘guarantor of HEALTH & democracy’ as Paris pushes citizens to vote amid coronavirus

Categories Middle East

Israel’s President Receives Official Results of Snap Elections, Set to Start Winner Talks

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The head of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, Neal Hendel, on Wednesday presented President Reuven Rivlin with the official results of the March 2 general vote, paving the way for consultations that could end the almost a year-long political deadlock in the country. … Read More >Israel’s President Receives Official Results of Snap Elections, Set to Start Winner Talks

Categories Russia

Russian parliament adjourns after proposal to allow Putin run again in 2024 Presidential elections

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Proceedings in Russia’s State Duma have been temporarily suspended and President Vladimir Putin is set to make an address this afternoon. It comes after a suggestion that Presidential term limits could be re-set. … Read More >Russian parliament adjourns after proposal to allow Putin run again in 2024 Presidential elections

Categories Middle East

What’s Wrong With Israel’s Election Process? Mainly Smaller Parties’ Extortion Techniques

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President Reuven Rivlin is set to open a round of talks in a bid to determine who the next prime minister of Israel will be. But the road to naming a new PM promises to be long, primarily because the future PM will need to form a coalition relying on Israel’s smaller parties, that will use their seats to extort political gains. … Read More >What’s Wrong With Israel’s Election Process? Mainly Smaller Parties’ Extortion Techniques

Categories Op-ed

Obama’s ‘hidden hand’ in Biden’s surge tells us all we need to know about what kind of president he’ll be

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After a rough run and even some mainstream media criticism in therapeutic doses, Joe Biden won big on Super Tuesday. His former boss Barack Obama is rumored to be behind it – which speaks volumes about the nature of the race. … Read More >Obama’s ‘hidden hand’ in Biden’s surge tells us all we need to know about what kind of president he’ll be