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(Adnkronos) – Democrats have an 11-point lead over Republicans in a recent poll that records the generic voting trend for next November’s midterm elections. According to data collected by Emerson College Polling, 53% of respondents say they are inclined to vote for

(Adnkronos) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to establish “fast-track courts” to ensure “swift and severe punishment” for officials accused of leaking student exam papers, a move aimed at quelling the “cockroach” youth protest movement shaking the Indian capital. “Nothing

(Adnkronos) – A soldier has died and others were injured following the crash of a military helicopter in the Czech Republic, according to reports from the army and emergency services. “A Venom helicopter crashed at the 22nd Helicopter Base in Namest nad

(Adnkronos) – Sweden intends to accelerate the approval of mining permits and become a leader in the mining sector to help the EU reduce dependence on China, where 70% of global rare earths are extracted. This was explained by Deputy Prime Minister

(Adnkronos) – With the votes of four Republicans who joined the Democratic minority, the House approved a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Donald Trump’s military action with Iran. With 214 votes in favor and 208 against, the resolution presented by Pramila

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Two regional banks in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, are in the final stage of talks on integrating their operations in April next year at the earliest, it was learned Thursday. Iyogin Holdings Inc., which has Iyo Bank as

(Adnkronos) – Bilateral ties, training within the framework of Italy’s 5.5 billion Mattei Plan to propel Africa’s development, combatting illegal immigration, the quest for “sustainable diplomatic solutions” stability and freedom of navigation in the Middle East amid a widening regional conflict were

(Adnkronos) – From geothermal energy to contemporary art, passing through the protection of forests and traditional craftsmanship: Japan looks to its islands as a sustainable development laboratory to face increasingly pressing challenges, from depopulation to climate change. The experiences of Hachijojima, Naoshima

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling and opposition parties intensified their battle Thursday over a bill to create a secondary capital of the country, during talks at the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, or parliament. With the extended

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s currency authorities are struggling to halt the weakening of the yen, as their possible yen-buying market intervention would unlikely have a lasting impact. “Our stance has not changed at all,” Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Thursday morning,