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Snap election may not end Austrian government crisis

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AUSTRIA

This comes after the sudden resignation of Vice Chancellor Reinhold Mitterlehner as head of the OeVP, announced on May 10, precipitated a government crisis. His successor as party…

US-Iraqi offensive against Mosul may begin in mid-2015

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US/IRAQ

The United States has sent 3,000 'train and assist' troops to the country, and passed a 1.6 billion dollar assistance package in December 2014 to provide funding for the Iraqi…

Militia abuses may increase in Niger

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NIGER

This has sparked the growth of ethnic Zarma self-defence militias, known locally as ‘zankai’. These militias reflect broader communal self-defence efforts, often arising because…

Oromo coalition will trouble Ethiopia’s ruling party

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ETHIOPIA

Coalition-building ahead of Ethiopia's 2020 elections.

New Taiwan opposition leader could ease China tension

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TAIWAN

He is Beijing's preferred candidate and appears to have a cordial relationship with President Xi Jinping. He takes the helm at a moment when relations with China are the tensest…

Ukraine war will boost East European arms business

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EASTERN EUROPE

Ukraine, the United States and its allies are redoubling efforts to boost arms and ammunition supplies to Kyiv’s armed forces. However, the contribution of the Central-East…