Legislative Elections
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Disaster Averted But Emmanuel Macron Still Faces Big Challenge Ahead
Emmanuel Macron's centrist forces performed more strongly than expected in the legislative elections, projected to come in second behind the resurgent left, with the far right that won the first round on June 30 in only third place.
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Qatar Residents Begin Voting In First Ever Legislative Elections
Qataris began voting in their country's first ever legislative polls Saturday, AFP correspondents saw, with 30 of 45 seats in a previously appointed, largely advisory council up for election.
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Radical Democrats Gain Foothold In Hong Kong Poll Likely To Rile China
Several pro-independence candidates won seats in Hong Kong's legislative election which saw a record turnout in the Chinese-controlled city on Sunday, a result likely to further strain ties with Communist Party rulers in Beijing.
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Swiss Vote Amid Migrant Fears
Switzerland votes for a new parliament today, with the populist right expected to strengthen its already dominant position amid concerns over migrants and asylum rules.
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Venezuela Opposition Leader Arrested on Return From Exile
Manuel Rosales, an opposition leader who fled Venezuela after authorities charged him with corruption in 2009, was arrested Thursday as he returned ahead of key legislative elections.
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Disaster Averted But Emmanuel Macron Still Faces Big Challenge Ahead
Emmanuel Macron's centrist forces performed more strongly than expected in the legislative elections, projected to come in second behind the resurgent left, with the far right that won the first round on June 30 in only third place.
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Qatar Residents Begin Voting In First Ever Legislative Elections
Qataris began voting in their country's first ever legislative polls Saturday, AFP correspondents saw, with 30 of 45 seats in a previously appointed, largely advisory council up for election.
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Radical Democrats Gain Foothold In Hong Kong Poll Likely To Rile China
Several pro-independence candidates won seats in Hong Kong's legislative election which saw a record turnout in the Chinese-controlled city on Sunday, a result likely to further strain ties with Communist Party rulers in Beijing.
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Swiss Vote Amid Migrant Fears
Switzerland votes for a new parliament today, with the populist right expected to strengthen its already dominant position amid concerns over migrants and asylum rules.
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Venezuela Opposition Leader Arrested on Return From Exile
Manuel Rosales, an opposition leader who fled Venezuela after authorities charged him with corruption in 2009, was arrested Thursday as he returned ahead of key legislative elections.
