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Parties loyal to Uzbekistan's president win parliament seats in election devoid of real opposition
Parties loyal to Uzbekistan’s president have swept parliament seats in an election devoid of any real opposition in the tightly-controlled Central Asian countryWorld - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
The makeup of Japan’s future government was in flux after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition in a Sunday election.Top stories - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Bottom-Six Comes Through As Penguins Defeat Canadiens, 6-3
Lars Eller scored twice for the Penguins, and Tristan Jarry survived a late Montreal surge to seal the winSports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy
Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.Business - CNBC - 2 hours ago -
Hungary’s opposition overtakes Orbán’s party for first time in decades
Tisza upstart catches up with ruling Fidesz party months after it was founded, opinion polls showWorld - Financial Times - October 24 -
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Mexico’s ruling party moves to limit power of judiciary
Legislation raises concerns over concentration of power in hands of presidencyBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Loser of Austrian election to try to form government after parties shun far right
People’s party tasked with coalition talks with Social Democrats after winning Freedom party fails to find partner. Austria’s president has tasked the incumbent chancellor with forming a new ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat
Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023
An annual study of chief executive compensation found average pay dropped nearly 20 percent last year, reflecting a reduction of stock options in their pay packages.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
Japan election: voters have issued ‘severe judgment’, PM says after ruling coalition loses majority
Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoil. Japan’s political future was shrouded in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Republicans appeal ruling invalidating Georgia election rules
National and state Republicans have appealed a Georgia judge's ruling that a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-led State Election Board are “illegal, ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Battered but bizarrely upbeat: why even utter defeat hasn’t shaken the Tory party’s confidence | Andy Beckett
The Conservatives believe that they uniquely represent British values – so what need is there to admit the UK is changing? . Why exactly are the Conservatives so upbeat, barely three months after ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Voting closes in contest to lead UK Conservative Party as it seeks to rebound from defeat
Voting has closed in contest to lead Britain’s Conservative Party after its crushing election defeatWorld - ABC News - 21 hours ago -
AFL bans six Giants players amid sanctions for ‘unacceptable’ behaviour at post-season party
Josh Fahey suspended for four matches, five Giants miss two games Captain Toby Greene among senior GWS players fined $5,000 each AFL players are on notice for what happens at end-of-season team ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Japan's ruling party headquarters is attacked with firebombs and suspect is arrested
Tokyo police say a man was arrested after throwing several firebombs into the headquarters of Japan’s ruling party in Tokyo, then crashing his car into the fencing of the prime minister’s residenceWorld - ABC News - October 19 -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission
EU and US demand investigation as opposition and pro-European president cry foul . Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won its disputed election , while a ...World - The Guardian - 23 hours ago -
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Japan Election: Governing Party Projected to Lose Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago