Factbox-Turkey’s raft of pre-election spending to swell budget
By Nevzat Devranoglu and Daren Butler ANKARA (Reuters) – President Tayyip Erdogan’s decision to allow more than 2 million Turkish workers to retire early is …
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Daughter of ex Thai PM Thaksin extends pre-election poll lead
BANGKOK (Reuters) – The youngest daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains Thailand’s top choice to become its next leader, according to an …
Taiwan belongs to Taiwanese, president says in fiery pre-election rebuff to China
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday her mission in life was to ensure the island continued to belong …
Turkey’s ‘disinformation’ bill to have pre-election ‘chilling effect’ -Europe watchdog
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey’s proposed “disinformation” bill threatens free speech and could further harm journalism ahead of next year’s elections, a European rights watchdog’s legal …
Italy’s watchdog asks Facebook for clarification on pre-election activities
MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s Data Protection Agency has asked Facebook to clarify the activities the social media giant has engaged in ahead of Sunday’s national …
Brazil real to firm, but pre-election fiscal loosening seen as risk – Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES – Brazil’s real is expected to firm over the next 12 months but will come under growing pressure from planned …
Phil Murphy offers Toms River schools pre-election peace pipe in form of $7.6 million stabilization aid
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With just six days left before the Tuesday general election between New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and his opponent Jack Ciattarelli, …