Violence holds key to Sharif's fate in Pakistan

Parliamentary support will help the government withstand opposition protests unless violence in Islamabad rises markedly

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Silva surge in Brazil puts pressure on 'team Dilma'

Personal charisma has boosted the opposition challenger, but may not mask policy doubts as scrutiny increases

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Cairo's determination to preserve the regional status quo is setting the tone of its international relations

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The government has declared land reform a 'priority issue' for President Jacob Zuma's second term

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The Gulf-led crackdown on political Islam has profound implications for Libya.

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An unexpectedly strong challenge from the Blancos could preclude a post-election socialist policy shift

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At the April-May parliamentary elections, the Congress suffered a crushing defeat after ten years...

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Prime Minister Manuel Valls is to announce a new cabinet tomorrow. President Francois Hollande is...

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Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem has said that his movement is ready for "serious...

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Michelle Bachelet in March was sworn in as president for a second, non-consecutive term. Since...

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