Conservatives will stall women's rights reform in Iran

Social pressure for gender reform is rising, but factional politics are stalling Rouhani's liberalising agenda

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Vazquez is headed for second presidency in Uruguay

Amplio achieved significant victory in the general elections, with Vazquez well-placed to win the presidential run-off.

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Sata's death triggers a presidential by-election, which could be highly destructive for the ruling party

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The latest spat between Somalia's federal executive could derail the state building process for several months

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Syrian rebels can provide effective 'boots on the ground' for the US-led coalition

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A price slump will create many challenges for a highly oil-dependent government facing growing opposition

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Popular fatigue with the ruling party adds pressure to share new wealth, just as gas prospects look even more uncertain

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Rising political assertiveness by state sultans could become a concern to investors and businesses

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As Social Democrat premier, Ponta is the status-quo candidate whereas Iohannis would promote market-friendly policies

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The re-elected president has shown resilience -- but faces economic headwinds during her second term

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