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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand: Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its ...
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Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand
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| Montreal Gazette: "Do we need to hold a referendum so that Mr. Trudeau is convinced that a majority of Quebecers are saying it doesn't make sense (to ...
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François Legault says he still plans to run again in 2026: In their annual debate over government spending Wednesday, party leaders traded barbs and jabs for ...
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François Legault says he still plans to run again in 2026
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| Montreal Gazette: Quebec Immigration Minister Christine Fréchette said the province is working to "collaborate with the federal government to obtain gains."
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Quebec employers group worried ’politicized’ immigration debate will hurt jobs: Ottawa's decision to reimpose visa requirement on Mexican nationals is already ...
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Quebec employers group worried ’politicized’ immigration debate will hurt ...
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Showdown looms after MPs alter key IEBC Bill: The National Assembly Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) has proposed key changes to the Bill ...
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Showdown looms after MPs alter key IEBC Bill
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Premier Legault ups pressure on Trudeau to deliver on immigration power promise: Meanwhile, Legault fires back at PQ Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon ...
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Premier Legault ups pressure on Trudeau to deliver on immigration power ...
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General Elections 2024 | The missing women in Indian politics: General Elections 2024: Low female candidate representation, and potential for change with ...
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General Elections 2024 | The missing women in Indian politics
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Pimentel blasts Cusi wing's dropping of 'Laban' in PDP-Laban name: Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III on Monday lashed out at the PDP-Laban ...
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Pimentel blasts Cusi wing's dropping of 'Laban' in PDP-Laban name
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Quebecers support control of immigration, but not a referendum on it: poll: The Léger survey also addressed questions of identity that have been front and centre ...
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Quebecers support control of immigration, but not a referendum on it: poll
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Legault loses more support as CAQ falls to third, behind PQ, Liberals: poll: It's the leaderless Liberals' best showing since November 2020.
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Legault loses more support as CAQ falls to third, behind PQ ...
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Better messaging needed from EBC: The officers of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) should know by now that any proposed changes to constituencies ...
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Better messaging needed from EBC
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A short fuse? Political adversaries speculate about PQ leader after he walks out of debate in a huff
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A short fuse? Political adversaries speculate about PQ leader after he ...
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Meta Versus Chega: Portugal's Chega Party Threatens Legal Action Against Meta Over 10-Year Facebook Ban
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Meta Versus Chega: Portugal's Chega Party Threatens Legal Action ...
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| Montreal Gazette: "I asked him to withdraw" after learning of his intention, Premier François Legault says.
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Lack of frequent meeting frustrating PDP members – Senate Minority leader: Abba Moro, has reacted to the ongoing call for the removal of the Peoples Democratic ...
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Lack of frequent meeting frustrating PDP members – Senate Minority leader
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Quebec separation re-enters political debate thanks to TikTok-friendly leader: Parti Québécois leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon speaking loudly and often after ...
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Quebec separation re-enters political debate thanks to TikTok-friendly ...
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Opinions divided on renewal of notwithstanding clause shielding Bill 21: In a replay of the 2019 debate on secularism at the National Assembly ...
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Opinions divided on renewal of notwithstanding clause shielding Bill 21
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EMSB to decide fate of Bill 21 court challenge Wednesday night: The English Montreal School Board is holding a special meeting to decide whether to take its case ...
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EMSB to decide fate of Bill 21 court challenge Wednesday night
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Bobi says no to verbal  exchanges with Mpuuga : The tensions escalated when National Unity Platform wrote to the Speaker recalling Mpuuga as their Commissioner
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Bobi says no to verbal  exchanges with Mpuuga 
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Simon Harris Set to Be Youngest Ever Leader of Ireland After Taking Over as Fine Gael Head
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Simon Harris Set to Be Youngest Ever Leader of Ireland After Taking Over ...
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McGill and Concordia students rally to protest against tuition hikes: Chanting slogans and bearing placards, they jeered Premier François Legault outside his ...
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McGill and Concordia students rally to protest against tuition hikes
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Coalition revs up fight over ‘family car tax’, immigration ahead of byelection: Labor rubbished the claims on car costs, which it compared to previous Coalition ...
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Coalition revs up fight over ‘family car tax’, immigration ahead of ...
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Justin Trudeau’s hard no to Legault on immigration helps the PQ make its case: The CAQ sold itself as a ‘third way’ for Quebec’s politics – a tradition that ...
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Justin Trudeau’s hard no to Legault on immigration helps the PQ make its ...
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| Montreal Gazette: Paul St-Pierre Plamondon argues Quebec must "re-establish a minimum balance of power with Ottawa" on issues he described as "vital."
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Canada bringing back visa requirements for Mexico to slow asylum claims: Quebec Premier François Legault has been urging Ottawa to make the change ...
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Canada bringing back visa requirements for Mexico to slow asylum claims
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McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for 'disgraceful' Jan. 6, 2021, attack
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McConnell endorses Trump for president. He once blamed Trump for ...
Quick Glance: McConnell Backs Trump
  • Mitch McConnell endorses Donald Trump for the presidency in a surprising turn, despite prior criticism and accusations following the Capitol attack.

  • McConnell declared his support after Trump's Super Tuesday wins brought him closer to the GOP nomination.

  • McConnell's endorsement lends institutional legitimacy to Trump's presidential candidacy and may sway other skeptical Republicans to fall in line.

  • Despite past differences and criticism of Trump's behavior, McConnell announces his support for Trump, emphasizing the successes of their collaboration.
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Revealed — one in six SA political party leaders has a shady past: Candidates topping political party lists for next month’s elections include a State Capture ...
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Revealed — one in six SA political party leaders has a shady past
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Beyond corruption, it’s delegation, interests and exclusion frustrating National Unity Platform
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Beyond corruption, it’s delegation, interests and exclusion frustrating ...
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Gary: Kamla farse: A rift seems to be brewing between Opposition Leader ­Kamla Persad-Bissessar and National Transformation Alliance (NTA) leader Gary Griffith ...
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Gary: Kamla farse
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Simon Harris declares intention to become new Fine Gael leader as other contenders drop out
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Simon Harris declares intention to become new Fine Gael leader as other ...
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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'Slap Students Who Chant Modi-Modi': Congress Leader Shivaraj: Congress leader and Karnataka Minister Shivaraj S Tangadagi suggests those chanting 'Modi Modi' ...
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'Slap Students Who Chant Modi-Modi': Congress Leader Shivaraj
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NLC writes INEC, warns against monitoring Labour Party’s convention: The NLC asked INEC to restrain its officials from undermining the due administration of ...
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NLC writes INEC, warns against monitoring Labour Party’s convention
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| Montreal Gazette: The Legault government says it plans to use the technology to "clean up" the SAAQ's photo bank.
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Analysis: The bloom has come off the rose for the CAQ — and Legault: As the CAQ sinks, the rival Parti Québécois has picked up steam, ousting François Legault's ...
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Analysis: The bloom has come off the rose for the CAQ — and Legault
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Azimio dilemma: Race to succeed Raila pits Kalonzo against Karua: Kalonzo feels he’s best placed to wear opposition leader’s shoes. Wiper leader has already ...
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Azimio dilemma: Race to succeed Raila pits Kalonzo against Karua
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BJP's Suvendu Adhikari violated model code, maligned police officers: TMC: Kolkata, Mar 24 (PTI) The Trinamool Congress has complained to the Election Commission ...
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BJP's Suvendu Adhikari violated model code, maligned police officers: TMC
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Robert Libman: As Legault's slide continues, what's his next move?: The premier might be tempted to rip a page out of the Parti Québécois referendum playbook ...
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Robert Libman: As Legault's slide continues, what's his next move?
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| Montreal Gazette: Rebranding it as the "parliamentary sovereignty clause" by the Legault government is "highly problematic," law professor says.
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PQ wants National Assembly to apologize to Yves Michaud: Premier François Legault is standing by his original vote on a motion of censure adopted against Michaud ...
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PQ wants National Assembly to apologize to Yves Michaud
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Opinion: The death throes of the Republican Party: Opinion: If he loses, the post-Trump Republican Party will need to be rebuilt from scratch — or replaced with ...
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Opinion: The death throes of the Republican Party
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Ottawa is 'completely disconnected' on issue of asylum seekers, CAQ says: Given the cold shoulder by Ottawa over its request to tighten up the system ...
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Ottawa is 'completely disconnected' on issue of asylum seekers, CAQ says
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Opinion: Here's why Concordia is taking the CAQ government to court: Our decision is about defending who we are as an anglo university. It's also about ...
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Opinion: Here's why Concordia is taking the CAQ government to court
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Leader of South African opposition party promises jobs, land ahead of election: The controversial leader of South Africa's third largest political party promised ...
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Leader of South African opposition party promises jobs, land ahead of ...
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| Montreal Gazette: The budgeted deficit is "1.5 per cent of the GDP," the premier said, arguing there have been five governments with higher percentages.
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Quebec budget: Opposition decries CAQ 'incompetence' as deficit balloons: Parties blame Premier François Legault government for what could be the highest deficit ...
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Quebec budget: Opposition decries CAQ 'incompetence' as deficit balloons
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It's a shame youth find English words 'cool,' Legault says bilingually: The premier's gaffe was met with laughter in the National Assembly.
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It's a shame youth find English words 'cool,' Legault says bilingually
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Legault should ‘celebrate French,’ not scold youth about English words, GND says: The premier's attitude makes French seem “out-of-fashion (and) uncool ...
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Legault should ‘celebrate French,’ not scold youth about English words ...
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West Bengal: Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP two days after resigning as Calcutta High Court judge
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West Bengal: Abhijit Gangopadhyay joins BJP two days after resigning as ...
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Why Jat Leader Brijendra Singh Quit BJP to Join Congress: Singh, who is considered an important Jat leader of Haryana, hails from the widely known Chhotu Ram ...
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Why Jat Leader Brijendra Singh Quit BJP to Join Congress
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| Montreal Gazette: The strike will put pressure on the Legault government and "give urgency and validity" to the universities' lawsuits against the tuition ...
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Peter F. Trent: Denis Coderre would have a unique advantage if he became premier: Having a former Montreal mayor running the provincial show would put paid to ...
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Peter F. Trent: Denis Coderre would have a unique advantage if he became ...
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dares Congress leader to break alliance with AAP
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dares Congress leader to ...
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Trudeau and Legault to meet March 15, expected to discuss immigration: Ottawa and the province have been at odds over the issue of temporary immigration and ...
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Trudeau and Legault to meet March 15, expected to discuss immigration
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| National Post: The tuition increase for out-of-province students at English universities is among the "courageous measures" to protect French ...
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How Mpuuga-NUP fallout risks setting party back in Buganda: It seems that the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s biggest Opposition political party ...
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How Mpuuga-NUP fallout risks setting party back in Buganda
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South Africa: The South African Election Campaign Season Marks a Shift to a Volatile New Politics
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South Africa: The South African Election Campaign Season Marks a Shift to ...
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Chad's opposition leader Yaya Dillo killed in gunfire near party HQ: The violence comes ahead of a presidential election that could return the Central African ...
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Chad's opposition leader Yaya Dillo killed in gunfire near party HQ
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West Bengal Congress leader Koustav Bagchi resigns from party, likely to join BJP
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West Bengal Congress leader Koustav Bagchi resigns from party ...
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Legault government launches survey on 'third link' between Quebec City and Lévis: Participants from across Quebec are welcome to express their views.
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Legault government launches survey on 'third link' between Quebec City and ...
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Opinion divided over a new party as FDC Katonga consults: The FDC-Katonga faction considers forming a new party amid internal divisions but prioritizes member ...
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Opinion divided over a new party as FDC Katonga consults
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Accept criticism for better leadership - LoP: Mr Ssenyonyi also noted that one of the most important tools young people can make use of are online platforms ...
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Accept criticism for better leadership - LoP
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| Montreal Gazette: Meanwhile, the Parti Québécois accused Premier Legault of ignoring Quebecers' intelligence and treating them "like children."
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Northvolt project: Legault uses fruit to justify incomplete environmental study: The premier said comparing a real-estate project to a battery factory project ...
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Northvolt project: Legault uses fruit to justify incomplete environmental ...