Trudeau gambles by calling election two years early

Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a general election less than two years after the previous one.

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Iraqi premier’s post-poll chances depend on Sadrists

The Western-backed prime minister seeks to gather a coalition of support ahead of parliamentary polls in October

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Ireland’s housing crisis will be the defining political issue for the government

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Germany’s watershed elections on September 26 are unusually vulnerable to foreign influence

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Recent political developments in the disputed region have put local grievances back in the spotlight

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The advance of the Taliban in Afghanistan could lead to a substantial rise in irregular migration

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The high cost of housing is raising concerns as the Bank of Canada prepares to raise interest rates

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Andrew Cuomo yesterday announced his resignation as governor of New York State, effective August 24

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The ageing president’s position is increasingly insecure and Hamas is ready to take advantage

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The president's difficulties could open the door to a centre-right candidate winning the presidency after over 20 years

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