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2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary.

2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary. However, the Republican Party boycotts the primary and will award no delegates to the winner. The party plans to hold a presidential caucus on February 8 to award its delegates. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2024

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2024 Republican Party presidential primaries 2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary.

2024 Republican Party presidential primaries 2024 Nevada Republican presidential nominating contests Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary. However, the Republican Party boycotts the primary and will award no delegates to the winner. The party plans to hold a presidential caucus on February 8 to award its delegates. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2024

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Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary.

Nevada holds its Republican Party presidential primary. However, the Republican Party boycotts the primary and will award no delegates to the winner. The party plans to hold a presidential caucus on February 8 to award its delegates. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2024

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Death and state funeral of Sebastián Piñera Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash in Ranco Lake, Chile.

Death and state funeral of Sebastián Piñera Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash in Ranco Lake, Chile. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2024

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Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash in Ranco Lake, Chile.

Former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera dies in a helicopter crash in Ranco Lake, Chile. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 6, 2024

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2024 Azerbaijani presidential election President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is re-elected for a fifth term in office.

2024 Azerbaijani presidential election President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is re-elected for a fifth term in office. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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Two bombings outside electoral offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election, kill at least 30 people and injure dozens more.

Two bombings outside electoral offices in Balochistan, Pakistan, ahead of tomorrow's general election, kill at least 30 people and injure dozens more. The Islamic State claims responsibility for both attacks. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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Death and state funeral of Sebastián Piñera It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting un

Death and state funeral of Sebastián Piñera It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9. (Emol)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9.

It is announced that former Chilean president Sebastián Piñera will receive a state funeral with the wake lasting until February 9. (Emol)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is re-elected for a fifth term in office.

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is re-elected for a fifth term in office. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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Southern Thailand insurgency The Thai government and Muslim separatists in the country's south agree to begin a Malaysian-brokered peace process to end an insur

Southern Thailand insurgency The Thai government and Muslim separatists in the country's south agree to begin a Malaysian-brokered peace process to end an insurgency which began in 2004. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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The Thai government and Muslim separatists in the country's south agree to begin a Malaysian-brokered peace process to end an insurgency which began in 2004.

The Thai government and Muslim separatists in the country's south agree to begin a Malaysian-brokered peace process to end an insurgency which began in 2004. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 7, 2024

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2024 Pakistani general election Pakistanis elect members of the 16th National Assembly.

2024 Pakistani general election Pakistanis elect members of the 16th National Assembly. (Reuters) Mobile phone services are temporarily suspended and thousands of troops are deployed to protect polling stations during the 2024 Pakistani general election as five policemen are killed in a bombing targeting a patrol in Kulachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and two children are killed in a bombing at a polling station in Balochistan. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2024

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Mobile phone services are temporarily suspended and thousands of troops are deployed to protect polling stations during the 2024 Pakistani general election as f

Mobile phone services are temporarily suspended and thousands of troops are deployed to protect polling stations during the 2024 Pakistani general election as five policemen are killed in a bombing targeting a patrol in Kulachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and two children are killed in a bombing at a polling station in Balochistan. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2024

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Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Valerii Zaluzhnyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukrai

Russian invasion of Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Valerii Zaluzhnyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, following months of rumors about a disagreement between Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi. Ground Forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi is appointed Commander-in-Chief to replace Zaluzhnyi. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2024

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Valerii Zaluzhnyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, following months of rumo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Valerii Zaluzhnyi from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, following months of rumors about a disagreement between Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi. Ground Forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi is appointed Commander-in-Chief to replace Zaluzhnyi. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 8, 2024

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Evacuations during the Israel–Hamas war, Gaza Strip evacuations Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to plan evacuations

Evacuations during the Israel–Hamas war, Gaza Strip evacuations Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to plan evacuations of the city of Rafah. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2024

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Israel–Hamas war Evacuations during the Israel–Hamas war, Gaza Strip evacuations Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to

Israel–Hamas war Evacuations during the Israel–Hamas war, Gaza Strip evacuations Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to plan evacuations of the city of Rafah. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2024

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Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to plan evacuations of the city of Rafah.

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu orders the Israel Defense Forces to plan evacuations of the city of Rafah. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 9, 2024

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2023–2024 Senegalese protests Violent protests occur in Senegal following an announcement by President Macky Sall that presidential elections have been delayed

2023–2024 Senegalese protests Violent protests occur in Senegal following an announcement by President Macky Sall that presidential elections have been delayed from February 25 to December 15. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2024

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Violent protests occur in Senegal following an announcement by President Macky Sall that presidential elections have been delayed from February 25 to December 1

Violent protests occur in Senegal following an announcement by President Macky Sall that presidential elections have been delayed from February 25 to December 15. (Sky News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2024

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2024 Pakistani general election Despite Imran Khan's lead, Nawaz Sharif claims victory amid allegations of military-led rigging of the election.

2024 Pakistani general election Despite Imran Khan's lead, Nawaz Sharif claims victory amid allegations of military-led rigging of the election. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2024

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Despite Imran Khan's lead, Nawaz Sharif claims victory amid allegations of military-led rigging of the election.

Despite Imran Khan's lead, Nawaz Sharif claims victory amid allegations of military-led rigging of the election. (Time)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2024

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President of Hungary Katalin Novák resigns one week after news media revealed that she had pardoned a person who had been convicted of aiding in child sex abuse

President of Hungary Katalin Novák resigns one week after news media revealed that she had pardoned a person who had been convicted of aiding in child sex abuse. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 10, 2024

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2024 Finnish presidential election Alexander Stubb is elected President of Finland with 51.6% of the vote.(Yle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 11, 2024

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Alexander Stubb is elected President of Finland with 51.6% of the vote.(Yle)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 11, 2024

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Syrian civil war Islamic State insurgents attack a military barracks near Al-Sukhnah, Syria, killing nine soldiers and seizing multiple weapons and vehicles lef

Syrian civil war Islamic State insurgents attack a military barracks near Al-Sukhnah, Syria, killing nine soldiers and seizing multiple weapons and vehicles left behind by fleeing government forces. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 12, 2024

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Islamic State insurgents attack a military barracks near Al-Sukhnah, Syria, killing nine soldiers and seizing multiple weapons and vehicles left behind by fleei

Islamic State insurgents attack a military barracks near Al-Sukhnah, Syria, killing nine soldiers and seizing multiple weapons and vehicles left behind by fleeing government forces. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 12, 2024

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Estonia–Russia relations Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is reportedly placed on the Russian Interior Ministry's register of wanted people due to the countr

Estonia–Russia relations Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is reportedly placed on the Russian Interior Ministry's register of wanted people due to the country's removal of Soviet war memorials, making Kallas the first known government leader to be added to a wanted list by Russian authorities. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 13, 2024

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Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is reportedly placed on the Russian Interior Ministry's register of wanted people due to the country's removal of Soviet war

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is reportedly placed on the Russian Interior Ministry's register of wanted people due to the country's removal of Soviet war memorials, making Kallas the first known government leader to be added to a wanted list by Russian authorities. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 13, 2024

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Explosions occur along the route of a natural gas pipeline from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran, to the Caspian Sea.

Explosions occur along the route of a natural gas pipeline from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, Iran, to the Caspian Sea. The Iranian oil minister blames the incident on "terrorism and sabotage". (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 14, 2024

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2024 Wellingborough by-election, 2024 Kingswood by-election In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party's Gen Kitchen and Damien Egan respectively flip the seats of

2024 Wellingborough by-election, 2024 Kingswood by-election In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party's Gen Kitchen and Damien Egan respectively flip the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood from the Conservative Party in two by-elections. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2024

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In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party's Gen Kitchen and Damien Egan respectively flip the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood from the Conservative Party in

In the United Kingdom, the Labour Party's Gen Kitchen and Damien Egan respectively flip the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood from the Conservative Party in two by-elections. (BBC News)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2024

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Same-sex marriage in Greece The Hellenic Parliament votes 176–76 to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, making it the first Eastern Orthodox country to do

Same-sex marriage in Greece The Hellenic Parliament votes 176–76 to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, making it the first Eastern Orthodox country to do so. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2024

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The Hellenic Parliament votes 176–76 to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, making it the first Eastern Orthodox country to do so.

The Hellenic Parliament votes 176–76 to legalise same-sex marriage and adoption, making it the first Eastern Orthodox country to do so. (The Guardian)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 15, 2024

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Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, dies while serving a 19-year sentence at the Polar Wolf pe

Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, dies while serving a 19-year sentence at the Polar Wolf penal colony in Tyumen Oblast, Russia. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2024

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Death and funeral of Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, dies while serving a 1

Death and funeral of Alexei Navalny Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader and a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, dies while serving a 19-year sentence at the Polar Wolf penal colony in Tyumen Oblast, Russia. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 16, 2024

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Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will donate all of its artillery s

Military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will donate all of its artillery shells to Ukraine. (The Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2024

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Channel 12 reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will restrict Palestinian citizens of Israel's access to the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem durin

Channel 12 reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will restrict Palestinian citizens of Israel's access to the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the month of Ramadan due to security concerns. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2024

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Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Two-state solution The Cabinet of Israel adopts a resolution opposing unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, following com

Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Two-state solution The Cabinet of Israel adopts a resolution opposing unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, following comments from France and the United Kingdom stating that they would consider unilateral recognition. (The Times of Israel) (Wall Street Journal) Channel 12 reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will restrict Palestinian citizens of Israel's access to the al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem during the month of Ramadan due to security concerns. (The Times of Israel)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2024

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Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will donate all of its artillery shells to Ukraine.

Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen announces that the country will donate all of its artillery shells to Ukraine. (The Telegraph)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 18, 2024

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Brazil–Israel relations Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a persona non grata in Israel until he r

Brazil–Israel relations Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a persona non grata in Israel until he retracts his comments comparing the war between Israel and Hamas to the Holocaust. In response, Brazil recalls its ambassador to Israel. (Reuters) (Reuters 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2024

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Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a persona non grata in Israel until he retracts his comments com

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz says that Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a persona non grata in Israel until he retracts his comments comparing the war between Israel and Hamas to the Holocaust. In response, Brazil recalls its ambassador to Israel. (Reuters) (Reuters 2)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 19, 2024

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko calls for armed security patrols on streets and in workplaces, claiming the possibility of "extremist" crimes.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko calls for armed security patrols on streets and in workplaces, claiming the possibility of "extremist" crimes. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 21, 2024

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A majority of citizens of Westlock voted to ban public display of pride flags.[1]

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 22, 2024

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2024 Senegalese presidential election President of Senegal Macky Sall states that he will leave the presidency in April, but does not give a specific date for t

2024 Senegalese presidential election President of Senegal Macky Sall states that he will leave the presidency in April, but does not give a specific date for the presidential election, which was postponed earlier this month. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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President of Senegal Macky Sall states that he will leave the presidency in April, but does not give a specific date for the presidential election, which was po

President of Senegal Macky Sall states that he will leave the presidency in April, but does not give a specific date for the presidential election, which was postponed earlier this month. (AP)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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War in Amhara An Ethiopian airstrike kills at least 15 people and injures more than 20 others in North Shewa, Ethiopia, with many of the victims fleeing clashes

War in Amhara An Ethiopian airstrike kills at least 15 people and injures more than 20 others in North Shewa, Ethiopia, with many of the victims fleeing clashes between Fano and the Ethiopian government. (Reuters) (The East African)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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An Ethiopian airstrike kills at least 15 people and injures more than 20 others in North Shewa, Ethiopia, with many of the victims fleeing clashes between Fano

An Ethiopian airstrike kills at least 15 people and injures more than 20 others in North Shewa, Ethiopia, with many of the victims fleeing clashes between Fano and the Ethiopian government. (Reuters) (The East African)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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Cannabis in Germany The German Bundestag votes to legalise recreational usage of cannabis for adults, making Germany the third European country to do so after M

Cannabis in Germany The German Bundestag votes to legalise recreational usage of cannabis for adults, making Germany the third European country to do so after Malta and Luxembourg. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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The German Bundestag votes to legalise recreational usage of cannabis for adults, making Germany the third European country to do so after Malta and Luxembourg.

The German Bundestag votes to legalise recreational usage of cannabis for adults, making Germany the third European country to do so after Malta and Luxembourg. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 23, 2024

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At a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, but continues to demand the release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his family.

At a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, but continues to demand the release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his family. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2024

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Nigerien crisis At a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, but continues to demand the release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his

Nigerien crisis At a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger, but continues to demand the release of deposed president Mohamed Bazoum and his family. (Al Jazeera)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 24, 2024

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2024 Belarusian parliamentary election Voting begins in elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, and

2024 Belarusian parliamentary election Voting begins in elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, and local councils, with only four pro-government parties permitted to run. Opposition activist Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges Belarusians to boycott the elections, stating that she will hold elections to the Coordination Council in May. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 25, 2024

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Incumbent President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announces that he will run in the next Belarusian presidential election.

Incumbent President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announces that he will run in the next Belarusian presidential election. (Reuters)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 25, 2024

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Voting begins in elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, and local councils, with only four pro-gov

Voting begins in elections to the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, the All-Belarusian People's Assembly, and local councils, with only four pro-government parties permitted to run. Opposition activist Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya urges Belarusians to boycott the elections, stating that she will hold elections to the Coordination Council in May. (Politico)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Feb 25, 2024

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2024 Hungarian presidential election The National Assembly selects Tamás Sulyok as the next President of Hungary.

2024 Hungarian presidential election The National Assembly selects Tamás Sulyok as the next President of Hungary. (Reuters)