Lebanon’s new electoral law favours sectarian parties

Reformers are not satisfied by the last-minute legislation

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Security risks in Bangladesh could rise

The government is not complacent about the multiple security risks facing the country, but some policies could backfire

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An Islamic State-linked attack on the Philippines’ Marawi City has renewed regional terrorism concerns

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The new US administration's support for Egypt and the United Arab Emirates may intensify the Libyan conflict

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Doha's Arab adversaries are taking extreme measures to force a rapid submission

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Third terror attack on UK target in three months poses embarrassing questions that government will probably escape

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Despite damaging new corruption allegations, the president has survived an internal ANC revolt against his leadership

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A security crisis has seen martial law declared throughout Mindanao island

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With an election ahead, the opposition could be wrongfooted by its choice of prime ministerial candidate

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Numerous armed factions are manoeuvring for control as they push back Islamic State

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