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Mozambique tense ahead of ruling on disputed election
December 23, 2024
There is a tense atmosphere in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, as the country awaits a court ruling on the outcome of October's contested presidential election result, which when first announced...
Pakistan tense as police clash with ex-premier Khan’s supporters
November 25, 2024
Pakistan’s police on Monday fired tear-gas shells and used baton charges as thousands of supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan tried to storm the capital at protest...
“Conclave” Is a Mild Thriller About a Tense Papal Election
October 25, 2024
A reformist Pope who boldly leads the Catholic Church into controversial changes should be played by an actor of commanding presence. In “Conclave,” there is such a Pope—he’s seen...
Brazilians vote in tense local elections
October 6, 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilians began voting in the first round of local elections on Sunday for mayors, deputy mayors and councilors in the country’s 5,569 municipalities.In Sao...
Japan and South Korea Are Fighting Over an App at a Tense Time
June 24, 2024
A joint venture set up in 2019 by two top Japanese and South Korean companies was hailed as a beacon of cooperation amid strained diplomatic relations.Executives from South Korea’s...
South Africa’s ANC loses its majority leading to tense coalition talks
June 1, 2024
The NewsSouth Africa’s ruling African National Congress has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time, leading to what is likely to be a fortnight of uncertainty and tense...