Tag: Municipal elections
Activists take next step in push to replace Minneapolis PD
MINNEAPOLIS — A charter amendment to replace the Minneapolis Police Department is one step closer to going before voters in November after a coalition...
Palestinians to discuss delaying vote over Jerusalem dispute
JERUSALEM — The Palestinian leadership will convene later this week to discuss whether to postpone next month's elections if Israel does not allow voting...
Gunfire erupts in Somali capital amid president’s standoff
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Gunfire erupted in Somalia’s capital on Sunday between soldiers loyal to the government and others angry at the country’s leader as...
EXPLAINER: Jerusalem dispute could derail Palestinian vote
JERUSALEM — A dispute over voting in east Jerusalem is threatening to cancel or delay the first Palestinian elections in more than 15 years.
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7 Hong Kong democracy leaders to be sentenced amid crackdown
HONG KONG — Seven of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy advocates, including 82-year-old veteran activist Martin Lee and pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, are expected...
London mayor wants to host IPL matches in British capital
LONDON — The mayor of London wants to bring Indian Premier League cricket matches to the British capital.
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Homicide rate among challenges awaiting next St. Louis mayor
ST. LOUIS — Whichever candidate St. Louis voters pick in Tuesday's mayoral election will face daunting tasks, including a declining population and one of...
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.
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Chile delays constitutional assembly election over pandemic
A two-day election to select the drafters of a new constitution for Chile is being delayed until May because of the coronavirus pandemic, President...
Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian poll workers fanned out across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, where they found voters eager to register ahead...