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US President Joe Biden signed an executive order aimed at making it easier for Americans to vote.
Comment: Palestinians are keener than ever to vote, but it's not yet clear whether persistent obstacles can be overcome, or the extent of change elections might bring, writes Jonathan Kuttab.
Palestinian elections 2021: Reconciling competing motives
Comment: These elections finally present Abbas with the ultimate challenge: Balancing his standing with the US, while delivering Palestinians the fresh leadership they so desire, writes Khalil E. Jahshan.
93% of Palestinian eligible voters sign up for polls
Registration for the upcoming election in Palestine has passed 93 percent, as excitement runs high for first election in 15 ...
US vows to help Iraq promote stability
The US is determined to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State and create a stable atmosphere in Iraq.
US Capitol riot probe planned, Trump's legal woes mount
Most Republicans in the US Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump in last week's impeachment trial, but the former president's woes are far from over.
AIPAC wants to decide who runs in Palestinian elections
Comment: America's Israel lobby has no right to dictate who is or is not eligible and legitimate to run in Palestinian elections. Doing so is ...
What's next for Trump, the Republican Party and Biden?
Trump's acquittal by the US Senate poses questions about a possible 2024 run for president and the future of the Republican Party.
Trump returns to spotlight in trial
The house impeachment managers have continued to present their case against former president Donald Trump, who they accuse of inciting a violent ...
Comment: The compromises Suu Kyi made with her uniformed political partners and defended so staunchly, have now cost Myanmar its fragile ...
Abbas's rigged court system has already undermined Palestinian elections
Comment: Abbas's manipulation of courts, laws, and institutions will only serve to keep Palestinians from their goal of genuine ...
Trump faces new criminal investigation over Georgia election interference
A prosecutor’s office in the US state of Georgia has confirmed that it is opening a criminal investigation into ‘attempts to influence’ the ...
Trump incited insurrection and 'revelled' in violence: Democrats
The chief Democratic impeachment prosecutor said former US President Donald Trump incited insurrection and "revelled" in violence by supporters ...
Palestinian unity talks enter second day
The Palestinian factions have met to discuss points of division between the sides and plans for the upcoming elections.
Trump's journey from election defeat to second impeachment
Former US president Donald Trump has doggedly denied he lost the November election, and faces a second impeachment trial next week on ...
Trump refuses to testify in 'unconstitutional' impeachment trial
Former president Donald Trump has refused to testify in his impeachment trial.
Biden demands Myanmar military 'relinquish power'
US President Joe Biden called on Myanmar's generals to "relinquish power" following the military coup that ousted the elected civilian ...
Trump 'singularly responsible' for riot, impeachment trial brief claims
Donald Trump has been blamed for the Capitol Hill riots in January.
Fears for Rohingya Muslims after Myanmar coup
Myanmar's sanctioned military chief, accused of directing the Rohingya 'genocide', is now the country's de-facto ruler.
Myanmar lawmakers say they're under house arrest after coup
Hundreds of lawmakers have been barricaded in their government housing complex in Myanmar's capital, a day after the military seized power in a ...
Trump names defense lawyers as historic trial looms
Former US president Donald Trump announced he had picked two lawyers to head his defense team days before his historic second impeachment trial.
West Bank settlers pressure Netanyahu ahead of March vote
Illegal settlers in the West Bank are pushing a right-wing Israeli government agenda in an effort to legalise settlements.
Doubt and division cast a shadow over Palestinian elections
In-depth: Amid political infighting and public mistrust, Palestinians are sceptical as to whether the first national elections in 15 years will ...
Israel's vaccine success due to Netanyahu's 'data sharing agreement'
Israel is leading the world in vaccinating its population, but the programme has been snagged by major controversies regarding data sharing and ...
The impeachment trial of former US president Donald Trump commences in the first week of February.
Wall Street closed at a record high following the inauguration of US President Joe Biden.
Joe Biden has delivered a speech promising unity and a fight against racism and division in the US.
Outgoing President Donald Trump plans to leave town before his successor Joe Biden's inauguration.
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