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The new leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party Jeremy Corbyn makes his inaugural speech at the Queen Elizabeth Centre in central London, September 12, 2015. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

Jeremy Corbyn Re-elected as Leader of Britain’s Labor Party

by Abdullatif Jaber | Sep 25, 2016 | World

London- Reelecting Jeremy Corbyn as a leader of Britain’s opposition Labor Party and addition to the political debate which he caused since being elected, are events similar to a chapter of “A Very British Coup” novel by Chris Mullin. There are many points in...

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Opinion: A Strong Message from London against the ‘Clash of Civilizations’

by Eyad Abu Shakra | May 18, 2016 | Opinion

Last Thursday morning I voted early in the London suburb where I live, before taking the train to my office in Central London. To be frank, a few weeks before election day I was not very keen to vote, given how many times I have been disappointed with politics during...

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London’s Mayoral candidates Laboral Sadiq Khan with his wife Saadiya and Conservative Zac Goldsmith with his wife Alice leaving polling stations on Thursday

London Has Chosen its Mayor, Historical Opportunity for a Muslim Candidate

by Mina Droubi & Najlaa Habriri | May 6, 2016 | World

London-The United Kingdom held local and mayoral elections on Thursday, most remarkable was the London Municipality elections, which witnessed fierce competition between the Labor candidate Sadiq Khan and the Conservative Zac Goldsmith. The UK went to the polls on...

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani casts his vote during elections for the parliament and Assembly of Experts, which has the power to appoint and dismiss the supreme leader, in Tehran February 26, 2016. REUTERS/President.ir/Handout via Reuters

Reformists Victories Usher in Changes for Iran

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Feb 29, 2016 | Latest News, Middle East

President Hassan Rouhani and his allies won big gains in Friday’s twin Iranian elections that could develop Iran’s engagement with the world after his government ended years of sanctions by agreeing to curb its nuclear program. Final results for the Tehran...

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Catalonia towards Secession, Taking Advantage of Void in Madrid

by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Jan 11, 2016 | World

Barcelona- Carles Puigdemont, elected new president of Catalonia, appealed on Jan.10 to initiate the process of breaking away from Spain. Puigdemont addressed the Catalan Parliament with the need to embark on establishing an independent government in Catalonia, so...