Romanian leaders will go further against rule of law

A key condition of joining the EU -- a transparent justice system free from political control -- is subverted

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Pakistan’s Pashtun movement faces struggle to survive

The military views the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement as a threat while political parties want to appropriate its agenda

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A public backlash at an unpopular reform shows the limits of government power

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Both China and Hong Kong’s pro-Beijing establishment are becoming more confident in pursuing their interests in the city

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Political factions will unite over efforts to resist US demands on Iran’s regional activities and missile programme

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Potential for major protests is likely to see right-wing parties pull back from water privatisation

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The Cauvery Water Management Authority will oversee distribution of the Cauvery river's waters across several states

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Fragile electoral transitions beckon, while multiple humanitarian and security crises could worsen

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The scandal presents Central American governments with an awkward balancing act in their stance towards Washington

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The two sides have taken major steps towards resolving their long-standing cold war, but a long road lies ahead

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