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Bhutanese citizens voted in November in primary polls to choose the top two political parties

Bhutan Votes As Economic Strife Hits 'National Happiness'

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan began voting Tuesday in general elections with parties vowing to tackle serious economic challenges, calling into question its longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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Charles Michel has led the European Council since 2019

EU Race To Replace Council President Michel

European Council president Charles Michel announced Sunday that he will step down early, setting off a race against time for EU leaders to find a successor for the key position.
A return to normal service is not expected until midday on Friday

London Underground Strike Suspended At The Last Minute

A strike that threatened to grind London's underground network to a virtual halt for several days was called off at the last minute on Sunday following "positive discussions" in pay talks, the main rail union said.
Icy roads in the village of Vittangi, northern Sweden, where temperatures dropped to -38.9 degrees Celsius on January 3, 2024

Sweden Sees Coldest Weather In 25 Years

Sweden on Wednesday recorded its coldest January night in 25 years, with a reading of minus 43.6 degrees Celsius in the far north as a cold snap hit the Nordics.
Municipal workers in Beirut clean the street in front of the building hit by a strike that killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Aruri

Blinken Set For Israel Visit As Regional War Fears Mount

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head Thursday to the Middle East as fears mount that Israel's war in Gaza will spread across the region, following deadly blasts in Iran and the killing of a Hamas leader in Lebanon.

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