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Cyprus will try to improve tarnished image in West

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CYPRUS

Nicosia’s decision to revoke the citizenship of 26 foreign nationals.

Greece's voters may reject Syriza tactics out of fear

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GREECE

The referendum is nominally a vote on the bail-out proposals of the EU and IMF. Yet Tsipras also wants Greece's creditors to respond to the latest Greek offer, submitted on June…

Mining will stoke tensions in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

The move raises risks for Noboa, who presented himself during his presidential campaign as environmentally aware. An ongoing dispute in Cotopaxi between indigenous communities and…

Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

US state referendums will play major role in November

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UNITED STATES

With Florida holding a similar referendum this year, the abortion rights issue underscores the important role now played by referendums in states where one party has control of…

Catalan crisis raises pressure on regional government

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SPAIN

Unrest in Catalonia.

ICJ ruling will have mixed impact in Bolivia, Chile

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BOLIVIA/CHILE

Chile argues that the verdict represents no tangible loss. However, it is a rebuff to Chilean diplomacy, particularly following the ICJ's decision last year establishing a new…

Burundi's ruling party hardliners to consolidate power

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BURUNDI

The assassination is the latest in a series of violent incidents linked to an ongoing political crisis in the country. Results from a recent party congress of the ruling National…

Correa may yet win fourth term in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Pre-election politics in Ecuador.

Serb leader may try quietly to drop Bosnian referendum

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BOSNIA

Under international pressure, Bosnian Serb President Milorad Dodik has avoided holding a referendum that he initiated in 2015 on whether the Court of Bosnia-Hercegovina (BiH) has…