Abe seeks victory in Japan election to decide future leadership
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolves parliament ahead of Oct. 22 vote to test his leadership, unite a strong security stance against North Korea, and fund an 18 billion dollar economic package. Analysts watch whether the ruling coalition sustains a two thirds majority or triggers his replacement. Yuriko Koike launches the Party of Hope as a wildcard challenger in Tokyo politics.
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Shinzo Abe
Abe
North Korea
Japan
Liberal Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Yuriko Koike
Koike
Party of Hope
Russians used Facebook ads to sow U S divisions
A batch of more than 3 000 Russian bought Facebook ads shows targeted messaging to deepen U S divides including Black Lives Matter content and anti Muslim and anti black messaging. Investigators say the covert campaign sought to disrupt discourse and suppress votes while promoting other groups.
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Black Lives Matter
Hillary Clinton
U.S
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U.S. Justice Department
House
Senate Intelligence Committees
Russia
Trump
Mark Warner
D-Va
Senate Intelligence Committee
House Intelligence Committee
Adam Schiff
California
United States
Malkin Cyril
Oakland
Calif
Center For Media Justice
Alex Stamos
Stamos
High court delays travel ban hearing in Oct brief filing
The Supreme Court canceled next month's oral arguments on President Trump's travel ban, asking both sides to file briefs by Oct. 5 to determine mootness after the new proclamation. Iran, Chad, and Venezuela criticized the order, while officials insist restrictions target security, not religion.
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USS. Supreme Court
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High Court
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Iran
Venezuela
Trump
Mohammad Javad Zarif
Nicolas Maduro
Associated Press
Libya
North Korea
Somalia
Syria
Yemen
Sudan
U.S
United States
Avideh Moussavian
National Immigration Law Center
Washington
Rohingya Refugees Reach Bangladesh Camp After Desperate Journey
In Balukhali Bangladesh Rahimul lah and family join about 436000 Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar's Rakhine violence. Volunteers race to provide shelter food and medical care as the vast tent city expands amid a crisis unmatched since 1994.
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Bangladesh
Rahimullah
Rohimullah
Myanmar
Rakhine
Merkel’s postwar German vote shakes European balance
Angela Merkel’s party led the German elections but lost ground to the far right and faced its worst result since 1949. The stumble complicates coalition talks and weakens her grip on Europe as Macron seeks reform. Experts warn Germany’s leadership role in Europe may be diminished and policy may hinge on coalition dynamics and the AfD challenge.
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Angela Merkel
Europe
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Jan Techau
Holbrooke Forum
American Academy
Emmanuel Macron
Macron
Germany
France
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Techau
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