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Trial will not prompt clean-up of Honduran politics

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HONDURAS

The trial illustrated criminal infiltration across the political spectrum, with new claims emerging of bribes allegedly taken by Mauricio Villeda, the 2013 presidential candidate…

Hungary’s Orban will probably survive Bicske scandal

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HUNGARY

Fidesz has suffered three high-profile political casualties following the presidential pardon for Endre Konya, who tried to cover up for a child abuser: President Katalin Novak…

Delhi will proceed cautiously with Lakshadweep plans

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INDIA

A handful of draft regulations are designed to pave the way for its modernisation plans. These have prompted demonstrations from locals determined to preserve their centuries-old…

Racial divisions will shape 2016 election outcome

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UNITED STATES

Race relations and the 2016 US election.

Ethnic clashes will risk renewed instability in Guyana

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GUYANA

Hopes that Guyana’s electoral transition in August would usher in a renewed period of stability for the oil-producing country have been undermined by the murders. These killings…

Ivanovic killing may slow EU path of Kosovo and Serbia

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KOSOVO/SERBIA

The prominent ethnic Serb politician’s assassination has shaken Kosovo. It is unclear which of Ivanovic’s many enemies ordered the killing. His death complicates Kosovo’s…

US corruption measures heighten Paraguay uncertainty

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PARAGUAY/US

Washington says that it will intensify its assault on “significantly corrupt persons” in Paraguay. The statement has raised the spectre of further measures, including a US…

Next New York mayor will be powerful but constrained

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UNITED STATES

The city's next mayor must get office workers back into New York to protect its commercial tax base. Polling day for the Democratic primary, which will in effect choose the mayor…

Assassinations threaten rule of law in South Africa

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SOUTH AFRICA

His assassination is a major blow to anti-corruption efforts, as Murray was acting as liquidator of a company at the centre of the ‘state capture’ scandal and which was closely…

Bolsonaro may struggle to lead Brazil's opposition

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BRAZIL

His testimony is part of an investigation of a case involving importing jewels illegally from a presidential visit to Saudi Arabia. When this case emerged, Bolsonaro was in…