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COVID-19 election delays could dent democracies

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INT

The pandemic is forcing countries to delay elections or find other ways to conduct them

Myanmar Rohingya crisis will cause global controversy

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MYANMAR

A flare-up of violence in Myanmar has triggered mass refugee flows and sparked regional and global concern

CBDCs would redirect remittances from cryptos

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INT

Major remittance recipients are seeing a surge in crypto transactions

State voting rules change as US midterms approach

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UNITED STATES

All but a handful of states have made some changes to their election processes since the 2020 presidential contest

Russian COVID-19 deaths questioned as cases recede

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RUSSIA

The World Health Organization has raised doubts about fatality statistics that seem low

Survey identifies risks to Modi’s popularity

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INDIA

A recent Pew poll suggests huge backing for the prime minister, but challenges lie ahead

Myanmar: 'Nationwide' ethnic peace will lag election

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MYANMAR

Eight ethnic groups have signed up to negotiate for peace, but the November 8 election interregnum complicates any deal

“Perfect storm” threatens Congo Ebola response

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CONGO-KINSHASA

A confluence of factors is raising fears that Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, already the worst in a decade, might worsen

Local lockdowns will be key in COVID-19 management

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INT

Europe’s largest COVID-19 study shows that only 5% of Spaniards have had COVID-19; one-third of them were asymptomatic