Day one honors Biden’s legacy, but protests could strain party unity

Day one honors Biden’s legacy, but protests could strain party unity

Dems to contrast Biden’s choice to step aside with Trump, who ‘puts himself first’ Volunteers transport bags of balloons ain preparation for the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center on August 16, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  Brandon Bell | Getty Images The “For the People” theme will be focused on President Joe Biden’s …

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Voters go the polls in second round of snap election

Voters go the polls in second round of snap election

Supporters of the French National Rally in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, on June 30, 2024. Francois Lo Presti | Afp | Getty Images Both President Emmanuel Macron’s “Together” (Ensemble) alliance and the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) have called on voters to reject the party in the second round, and have withdrawn candidates in many constituencies …

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Rise of Le Pen shows scale of polarization

Rise of Le Pen shows scale of polarization

Demonstrators take part in a rally against the far right following the announcement of the results of the first round of the French parliamentary elections at Place de la Republique in Paris on June 30, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images “It’s a very, very tense time. And it’s the first time that the …

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Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan’s party protests vote count

Pakistan swears in new parliament amid chaotic scenes, as Imran Khan’s party protests vote count

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s National Assembly swore in newly elected members on Thursday in a chaotic scene, as allies of jailed former Premier Imran Khan protested what they claim was a rigged election. Lawmakers from Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party repeatedly chanted “Vote-thief!” as Shehbaz Sharif, who’s expected to form the government, entered the lower house …

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