Why Indonesia Calls Its Elections a ‘Democracy Party’
The celebration of the act of casting a vote has particular resonance in Indonesia, which until a few decades ago was a […]
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Deadliest Cholera Outbreak in Past Decade Hits Southern Africa
The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a […]
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Myanmar Junta to Enforce Military Draft
Three years after it took power in a coup, the regime appears to be on the defensive. But it remains unclear if […]
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Finland’s New President Faces Unexpected Test After Trump’s NATO Comments
Alexander Stubb was elected vowing to bolster Finland’s new role in NATO, just as Trump’s threats have thrown the future of the […]
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After Pakistan’s Election Surprise, Who Are the Major Players?
Politicians and the military are jockeying to lead the country after the success of the party of Imran Khan, a jailed former […]
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Confiscated Motorbikes Pile Up as Vietnam Goes After Drunken Driving
Some drivers are abandoning the vehicles, the country’s dominant mode of transportation, because the fines exceed their value.Some drivers are abandoning the […]
Read more$820,000 Homes in Utah, North Carolina and Connecticut
A 1910 cottage in St. George, a three-bedroom townhouse in Asheville and an early 19th-century farmhouse in Lakeville. A 1910 cottage in […]
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They Know Haley’s Chances Against Trump, but They’re Voting for Her Anyway
A bus tour across South Carolina intended to evoke Nikki Haley’s political history in the state served up some reminders of how […]
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Valentine’s Day Is Big for City Hall Weddings
The Manhattan Marriage Bureau’s time slots are fully booked for Valentine’s Day, the city clerk said. That is, if everyone shows up. […]
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Not an Ordinary Special Election, and Yet a Typical Result
Democrats claim another victory, although it doesn’t necessarily add more clarity about November. Democrats claim another victory, although it doesn’t necessarily add […]
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