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Muslim students being forced to sing Hindu hymns draws ire in Kashmir

PDP and NC take exception to the Lieutenant Governor’s directive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

The Hindu

Japan's LDP to release updated list of members with links to Unification Church - Kyodo

The secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party said on Tuesday the party will release an updated list of members who have had connections with the controversial Unification Church, Kyodo news agency said on Tuesday.

Reuters

2022 could be a political watershed for Massachusetts women

The year 2022 is shaping up to be a watershed for women seeking political power in Massachusetts

The Independent UK

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I voted for Trump — twice. I was wrong

I was all-in on Donald Trump's lies, well after Jan. 6. What opened my eyes? Gather round and I'll tell you

Salon

Maine rematch could be a bellwether for control of Congress

A midterm rematch in Maine could help decide which party will control Congress

The Independent UK

Coordination Framework Approaches Iraq’s Sunnis, Kurds to Form Govt without Sadr

The Shiite pro-Iran Coordination Framework carried out over three days last week negotiations with Sunni and Kurdish forces to form a new government in Iraq. The Framework is keen on forming the new cabinet as its rival, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, head of the Sadrist movement has yet to comment on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

CDPJ joins parties to be absent from state funeral of ex-PM Abe

The ruling and opposition parties have settled on their policies regarding attendance at the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Americans Reject Biden's Divisive Rhetoric

The president’s Philadelphia “threats” speech gets thumbs-down from the public.

Reason

Four states currently have a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party

Four states have a governor of one party and veto-proof legislative majorities of the opposing party: Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, and Massachusetts. Voters will determine whether three states—North Carolina, Vermont, and Wisconsin—could also have a veto-proof majority and an opposing party governor as a result of the 2022 elections.

Ballotpedia

Sadr Maintains Silence amid Dispute between Opponents, Allies

Iraq's Sunni Sovereignty Alliance and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) announced that they were in favor of holding early elections, provided that they would be supervised by a government with full powers. The head of Al-Sadrist Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, had called on his allies to follow his step and withdraw…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden campaigns for Whitmer in Detroit, slams Dixon's position on abortion

DETROIT — President Joe Biden attended a Michigan Democratic Party fundraiser Wednesday afternoon with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after his visit to the Detroit auto show.

Tribune News Service

Iraq’s Political Forces Discuss Plan to Present to Sadr

Following a statement issued by the Sovereignty Alliance and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Iraqi political forces are scrambling to formulate a plan to present it to the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, after the Arbaeen holiday early next week. Sadr, for his part, did not comment…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Along the Texas-Mexico border, GOP enthusiasm mounts as Democrats defect over immigration concerns

Among voters near the Texas-Mexico border, immigration and border security are a leading cause for flipping from Democrat to Republican.

The Texas Tribune

Georgia's shifting politics force GOP to look beyond Atlanta

Georgia’s Republican Party once relied on votes in Atlanta’s close-in suburbs, but today the GOP increasingly relies on the mountains of north Georgia for its votes

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Unification Church issue continues to dog LDP lawmakers

Even after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party released on Thursday the results of a survey of its lawmakers over their links to the religious group known as the Unification Church, unrest within the party has not abated.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq: Sadr’s Request Met with Sunni Silence, Kurdish Conditions

Sunni and Kurdish allies of Muqtada al-Sadr, a Shiite cleric who is the leader of one of Iraq’s most powerful parties, are yet to respond to his request to leave parliament. Sadr on Thursday has asked each of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Sunni Sovereignty Alliance to finally…

Reuters

Italy's right heads for clear election victory, final polls indicate

Italy's right-wing bloc is on track to win a clear majority in both houses of parliament at this month's election, according to studies based on the final opinion polls before a ban on their publication kicks in on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Almost half of LDP lawmakers had ties with Unification Church

Among the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's 379 Diet members, 179 had connections with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, the party has disclosed.

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Salon

Joe Biden's speech was too damn nice

Biden's generosity is admirable — but this is the moment to confront the fascists and defeat them forever

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philly’s Black Republican ward leaders: ‘I know it’s an uphill battle, but my role is to engage’

PHILADELPHIA — When Tyler A. Ray turned 18, he registered to vote. But Ray, living in North Philadelphia, was deeply disturbed by the poverty, crime and plethora of chronic health issues that surrounded him.

Reuters

Japan ruling party says 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with Unification Church

A top official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday said a party investigation found that 179 of 379 lawmakers had interactions with the Unification Church and 17 received election help.

Reuters

Unification Church ex-members in Japan rail at politicians who embraced it

When Sun Myung Moon, the Korean founder of the Unification Church, needed money for its extensive spiritual and business ventures he would look to Japan, according to some former members.

The Independent UK

Italy's fractured left taps young feminist to lift campaign

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni’s is gathering momentum in her push to become Italy’s first female premier

The Independent UK

Utah's Evan McMullin upends two-party fight for US Senate

Utah's Evan McMullin is emerging as the nation’s most competitive independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections

The Independent UK

Italy's left insists far-right isn't destined to win vote

Italy's Democratic Party leader is galvanizing center-left voters, trying to confound opinion polls that indicate a right-wing alliance is headed to triumph in this month's parliamentary elections

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