How did Swinney persuade opposition parties to back his budget?
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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am purse, payouts: How much did Rory McIlroy earn for his win in California?
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Scotland knows Brexit is holding Britain back. Why won't Labour admit it? | John Swinney
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How did Bob Menendez react to his sentencing in the courtroom?
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Greens and Lib Dems agree to back Scottish Budget
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Fiery Tanzanian politician Tundu Lissu elected to head opposition party
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Chad’s ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition
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Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties
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How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
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