Iraq Kurds set to vote on independence in referendum
The Kurds in Kalak and across Iraq move toward a non binding independence referendum. Masoud Barzani frames the rally while regional governance and oil disputes shadow the vote. The United States and United Nations condemn the referendum amid regional tensions and fears of upheaval as IS fighting winds down.
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Turkey
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Islamic State Group
Mahmoud
Merkel wins fourth term as Germany votes amid AfD breakthrough
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives gain about a third of the vote while the anti migrant AfD enters parliament in a surge that unsettles Germany's postwar balance. Social Democrats fall to about 21 percent as Schulz vows opposition. Merkel pledges to seek a stable coalition amid stormy times. AfD leaders promise to push for change while targeting migrants and established parties.
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Alternative
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Bundestag
Gauland
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