Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador to Sweden Wednesday, in the latest move in an escalating spat between Riyadh and Stockholm. For now, the countries still maintain diplomatic ties.
Saudi Arabia and Sweden tiff amplifies
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In Netanyahu speech, history lessons are iffy
In making his case at the invitation of Speaker of the House John Boehner instead of President Barack Obama, Netanyahu also arguably put U.S.-Israeli relations on the line to make a bet for a “better deal” that most analysts say is a fantasy.
Lesotho heads for reset at polls
Some observers think the early polls will emphasize the futility of the electoral process, and usher in more instability than people are currently living with.
Coalition government in Kashmir sends mixed signals
In this context, the BJP-PDP coalition is a relatively unusual step for a region that is still plagued by intermittent sectarian violence.
Hungary’s P.M. loses supermajority in parliament
Independent Zoltan Kesz claimed victory in the voting district of Vaszprem, beating out Fidesz’s Lajos Nemedi for a seat left vacant after Tibor Navracsics’ appointment as E.U. commissioner.
Netanyahu calls for “mass immigration” from Europe
To many observers, the change broadcasts a clear message that Netanyahu is politically pandering to the electoral base he’ll depend on for a successful re-election next month.
“Common Man” party wins big in Delhi assembly
The stunning margin of victory shocked onlookers, who see the defeat of the incumbent coalition leader Bharatiya Janata Party in Delhi as the first major blow against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shinawatra’s impeachment shows Thai elite on the offense
The impeachment sheds serious light on the wealthy establishment’s tight grip on the electoral process, but is likely to spark pushback from Shinawatra’s populist base.
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