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Spring 2014 Standard Eurobarometer: The European elections made a difference

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Myanmar Legislature Considers Proportional Representation

The lower house of parliament in Myanmar, also known as Burma, has agreed to discuss a controversial proposal to switch to proportional representation for future elections.

US Senator Casts Doubt on Arms Sales to Iraq

A powerful U.S. lawmaker says he will block American arms sales to Iraq unless he is satisfied weaponry dispatched will not fall into the hands of radical Islamic insurgents that have overrun large swaths of Iraqi territory. Senators of both parties...

Security Council, UN officials welcome signing of Central African Republic ceasefire

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A view of thousands of internally displaced people at Bangui’s airport, Central...