Tag: Government transitions

Bulgaria’s new parliament convenes for first session

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Wednesday for its first session since the country’s July 11 election. ...

Attackers try to stab the transitional president of Mali

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BAMAKO, Mali — A man tried to stab Mali’s transitional President Col. Assimi Goita Tuesday at the Grand Mosque in the capital amid celebrations...

US hits Iran for delay in nuclear and prisoner swap talks

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WASHINGTON — The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick...

France, US urge Lebanese politicians to quickly form Cabinet

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BEIRUT — Seeking to stabilize Lebanon after a series of crises, France and the U.S. on Friday called on Lebanese politicians to urgently form...

Iran’s president warns weapons-grade enrichment possible

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TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's outgoing president on Wednesday warned his country could enrich uranium at weapons-grade levels of 90% if it chose, though it...

Corruption anger may yield new leadership as Bulgaria votes

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SOFIA, Bulgaria — Voters will go to the polls in Bulgaria for the second time in three months this weekend after no party secured...

Sweden: New center-left govt presented without changes

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Sweden's caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Lofven unveiled on Friday a two-party, minority coalition government just two days after garnering support in...

UN rights chief asks world to keep pressure on Myanmar junta

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GENEVA — The U.N. human rights chief on Tuesday praised the “incredible resilience” of Myanmar’s people in helping each other in the wake of...

EXPLAINER: Pope, though hospitalized, is still in charge

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The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and roles to ensure the transfer of power when a pope dies or resigns. But none of them...

‘Pivotal time:’ Museum obtains key 1854 Lincoln letter

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — An 1854 letter hinting at Abraham Lincoln's transition from prairie legislator to political powerhouse, donated to the state of Illinois, was...