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Voting begins in Spain with PM in contest

Bloomberg Spanish voters deliver their verdict on Sunday on whether Socialist PM Pedro Sanchez should form a new government after the collapse of his administration less than a year after he took power. Turnout by Sunday afternoon was higher than in the 2016 general election, with 41 percent of the 37 million eligible voters casting ballots for the 350 seats ...

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Australia caps refugee intake ahead of polls

Bloomberg PM Scott Morrison’s government pledged to freeze Australia’s refugee intake for the next three years as it thrust immigration to the heart of its campaign for re-election. The number of asylum-seeker visas granted each year will be kept at 18,750 for the next term of government if the Liberal-National coalition retains office on May 18, Minister for Cities Alan ...

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Indonesian president’s rival extends olive branch after disputed election

Bloomberg One of Joko Widodo’s top political opponents said he’s open to working with the Indonesia president following a disputed election this month, raising hopes for a peaceful outcome. Prabowo has refused to accept unofficial quick counts that show Widodo, known as Jokowi, has won a second term in office. Election authorities have until May 22 to release official results. ...

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