Centrist Dems Ready Strike Against Warren Wing | TheHill
Centrist Democrats are gathering their forces to fight back against the “Elizabeth Warren wing” of their party, fearing a sharp turn to the left could prove disastrous in the 2016…
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In Online Videos, Israeli Candidates Pursue ‘Likes’ and Votes
Rival political parties strike a variety of tones, from humor to somberness, in a series of online videos ahead of Israel’s March 17 elections. JERUSALEM — With a month to…
India’s most famous suit goes up for auction
When Narendra Modi wore a tailored-fit, navy suit, with his name embroidered in golden pinstripe, he had the whole nation talking about the outrageous fashion faux pas. Wearing that while…
Video Report Sheds Light On Fierce Fighting In Sudan
As Sudan gears up for general elections in April, the country’s president, Omar al-Bashir, has ramped up the fight against rebel forces across the country. Bashir, who is wanted by…
A Field Guide To Europe’s Radical Right Political Parties
From Greece and France to Sweden and Denmark, Europe’s far-right parties have taken the spotlight in recent months. Trading on sometimes vitriolic anti-euro, anti-immigrant sentiment, as well as renewed security…
India’s Anti-Corruption Party Deals Huge Blow To Modi’s Government
An upstart anti-corruption party has won a smashing victory in elections to install a state government in India’s capital, officials said Tuesday, dealing a huge blow to Prime Minister Narendra…
#Nigeria2015: The quiet before the perfect storm
The decision is extremely controversial as these elections are set to be the closest since Nigeria returned to democracy in in 1999, after decades of coups and military rule. The…
India’s Modi gets first political bloody nose in Delhi
Since winning a broad mandate in national elections last May, and then repeating the feat in state elections across the country, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a…
Nigeria Is Holding Elections But Millions May Not Be Able To Vote
Every week, we bring you one overlooked aspect of the stories that made news in recent days. You noticed the media forgot all about another story’s basic facts? Tweet @TheWorldPost…
Thousands March in Spain to Support Left-Wing Party
MADRID — At least 100,000 supporters of Podemos, the left-wing party that is threatening to overhaul Spain’s bipartisan party system, marched in downtown Madrid on Saturday in a show of…
Tens of thousands fill Madrid square for anti-austerity rally
Podemos, which means “we can,” held its “March for Change” at midday, filling the Spanish capital’s emblematic Puerta del Sol square and adjacent streets. It’s the same place where anti-austerity…
Israel Takes New Step to Expand West Bank Housing
JERUSALEM — Israel on Friday published bids for the construction of 450 new housing units in West Bank settlements, a move denounced by the Palestinians and by Israeli critics who…
A better way for the Kochs to spend their millions
Here comes spendageddon! To influence the 2016 elections, oil barons Charles and David Koch have pledged that their political network will spend $889 million, media reports say. Basically — wrap…
Israeli Arab Political Factions Join Forces to Keep Place in Parliament
JERUSALEM — Facing an increased electoral threshold that threatens to bar small parties from Parliament, Israel’s Arab political factions announced on Friday the formation of a single ticket for the…
What Greece’s Election Means For The Rest Of The World
Greece will vote in parliamentary elections on Sunday, nearly one month after Prime Minister Antonis Samaras was forced to call a snap vote after parliament failed to agree on a…
Massive Crowd For Syriza’s Final Rally Ahead Of Greek Elections
Greek opposition party Syriza held its final campaign rally in Athens on Thursday, three days before the country heads to the polls in crucial elections. Tens of thousands of people…
Dozens dead, 7,000 arrested as political violence rocks Bangladesh
The dead were mainly killed by arson attacks on buses and cars, police said. The two most recent victims, who died of their injuries in hospital Thursday, were victims of…