Japan Makes Tepid Push on Gender Gap in Politics As Election Nears

Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP

Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majority

Business - Financial Times - October 28

What Japan’s Political Uncertainty Means for Its Market Rally

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Hanako Okada Beat the Odds to Upend a Male Political Dynasty in Japan

Hanako Okada was one of 73 women to win seats at the general election last month, a record number in a Parliament long dominated by men.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade

The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Israel Strikes Near Beirut as U.S. Envoy Pushes for a Cease-Fire in Lebanon

The envoy, Amos Hochstein, was in Israel and planned to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seeking a truce in the country’s war with the militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback

Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Sarah Palin suggests gender not a 'big darn deal' in 2024 election

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin (R) suggested Wednesday that gender is no longer a “big darn deal” as the race between Vice President Harris and former President Trump winds down. “I personally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Joy, fascism and a staggering gender gulf mark a US election like no other

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World - The Guardian - November 5

Harris, Trump make final push to ‘persuadable voters’

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss the moods of both the Trump and Harris campaigns in the tight election and break down what they plan for the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Harris makes major push to boost turnout in Philadelphia

Vice President Kamala Harris spent Sunday campaigning in Philadelphia as part of a major push by her campaign to boost turnout before Election Day and potentially win battleground Pennsylvania, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 27

Harris to make final push for battleground Michigan

In the final sprint to Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to barnstorm battleground Michigan as part of her final push across swing states. It comes after a weekend rally in ...

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Harris makes final campaign push in West

Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in two critical battleground western states Thursday, hoping Latino voters can help deliver Arizona and Nevada. Polls show that Harris narrowly trails ...

Trump and Harris make final push in battleground states

With just days until Election Day, former President Trump and Vice President Harris rallied in key states. Trump enlisted Tucker Carlson to target political rivals, while Harris, joined by Jennifer ...

Energized but Uneasy, the Campaigns Make Frantic Final Pushes

Democrats in battleground states have built a tightly structured get-out-the-vote operation, while Republicans have relied more on outside groups for canvassing.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Sabres Should Make Big Push For Sharks Star

The Sabres have an intriguing target from the Sharks.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11

Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party braced for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament in Sunday’s elections.

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 - October 27

Japan’s PM vows to stay on after election debacle

Shigeru Ishiba has presided over a result that threatens to plunge country’s politics into paralysis

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Japan's Ishiba stays as PM despite election setback

He will now navigate hostilities within his party, economic woes and a period of flux in international relations.

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

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Japan Makes Tepid Push on Gender Gap in Politics As Election Nears

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