Cyprus got the expected result in the second round of its presidential election. Now all eyes are on Italy.
Author: Charles Richardson
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OK, let’s talk about opinion polls
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No surprises in Ecuador
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Cyprus goes to a second round
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A new angle on Israel’s dilemma
A comparison with the fate of the Germans in central Europe after the Second World War offers a new understanding of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
