Israel’s Gantz Vows to Form Government Without Netanyahu

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2020 The opposition leader's ties to ultra-nationalist party chief Lieberman appear to strengthen ahead of the March 2 vote. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel’s Embattled Netanyahu Wins by Landslide in Primary

JOSEPH KRAUSS / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2019 He could get a third chance to form a government in a March election. A win would give him immunity on the corruption charges he faces. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iraq President Offers to Quit After Rejecting PM Nominee

QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2019 Barham Salih says he won't name candidate proposed by Iran-backed Fatah bloc "to avoid more bloodshed," creating more uncertainty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Israel Heads to Historic 3rd Straight Election After Parliament Vote

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2019 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces corruption charges, gets a break, but new campaign will prolong year-long political stalemate. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iraqi Prime Minister to Resign in Wake of Deadly Protests

SAMYA KULLAB / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2019 Anti-government activists at Baghdad's Tahrir Square celebrate Adel Abdul-Mahdi's announcement, though a potential political crisis looms. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.K.’s Johnson Denies Wrongdoing as Personal Allegations Mount

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Sep 30, 2019 A groping accusation and the scrutiny of his relationship with a U.S. businesswoman come amid the prime minister's final Brexit push. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.K.’s Boris Johnson Denies He’s Inciting Violence Against Brexit Foes

JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA / The Associated Press Sep 27, 2019 The prime minister defends his talk of "surrender" and "betrayal" and says leaving the European Union is the only way to ease tensions. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Arab Lawmakers in Israel Endorse Gantz for Prime Minister

ARON HELLER / The Associated Press Sep 22, 2019 Its historic move gives the Blue and White Party chairman the edge over Netanyahu; maverick Lieberman is still the key power broker. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Vows to Begin Annexing West Bank Settlements

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Sep 10, 2019 The prime minister's promise if he wins reelection draws angry retorts from Arab leaders and a warning from a United Nations spokesman. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Johnson to Suspend U.K. Parliament After 3 Defeats on Brexit

JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Sep 9, 2019 Prime minister's call for snap election is rejected, a new law blocks a no-deal Brexit, and he is ordered to detail plans for what's next. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ardern Vows to Deny Accused Mosque Gunman Notoriety He Seeks

KRISTEN GELINEAU and JULIET WILLIAMS / The Associated Press Mar 18, 2019 The New Zealand prime minister says, "You won't hear me speak his name," as she works to prevent him from airing his white supremacist views. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Millions of Farmers Could Turn the Tide Against India’s Right-Wing Regime

By Nate Singham / Independent Media Institute Mar 15, 2019 The economic despair of a huge percentage of farmers in India is not likely to help the government as elections draw nearer. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )