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Democratic reforms in Gulf and Arab nations

Democratic reforms in Gulf and Arab nations

Oct 05, –  A look at democratic reform efforts in Arab and Gulf nations since the Arab Spring erupted in December 2010: SAUDI ARABIA Saudi women were allowed this year for the first time in the Shura Council, an advisory body, and women will for the first time be allowed to vote and run in […]

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Nawaz Sharif claims victory in historic Pakistan polls

Nawaz Sharif claims victory in historic Pakistan polls

May 12, AP – Sharif, 63, claimed victory in Pakistan late Saturday, with partial results from the day’s election showing his party, the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N), leading in more than a hundred of the 272 National Assembly seat races. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has claimed victory based on partial vote […]

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Bombs target northwest Pakistan election offices, killing 3

Bombs target northwest Pakistan election offices, killing 3

May 10, AP – At least 130 people have been killed in attacks on candidates and party workers since the beginning of April. The Pakistani Taliban has claimed responsibility for most of the attacks, saying the country’s democracy runs counter to Islam. A pair of bombs targeting the offices of candidates running in this weekend’s […]

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