TUC gather ahead of national poll
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Union delegates gather for the annual TUC conference in Brighton for what could be the last congress before the general election.
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A new Ukrainian poll of some sort looks  increasingly likely once again on Thursday as parliament and  the Supreme Court press ahead with efforts to resolve a  national crisis over a disputed presidential election.
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PM expected to make final examination of polling data before making decision.
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The coalition may be in front in the latest poll but many voters are yet to make up their minds, while others may change their mind at the last moment, a leading pollster says.
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Ethnic unrest in southern Nepal that has blighted the country's fragile peace process has to be tackled before crucial polls to decide Nepal's political future, the United Nations said.
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Election talk is set to continue to dominate the Labour conference as Alan Johnson makes his keynote speech.
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There have been tense scenes outside parliament with thousands of people demonstrating for and against the Civil Union Bill. About 6,000 people took part in the Destiny Church &quot;Enough is Enough&quot; march against the bill through Wellington.
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People are asked to submit their favourite word to highlight the need for universal  education.
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Almost 300,000 civil servants will be balloted for a one-day national strike against government plans to cut jobs. The proposed strike action would take place on 5 November and is in response to the proposed axing of over 100,000 jobs in the service.
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Farmers to be wooed by politicians as the National Farmers' Union kicks off centenary conference
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University de Los Andes (ULA) lecturer Jutta Schmitt writes: In the wake of the Presidential recall referendum and as soon as the preliminary results had been announced by the National Elections Council (CNE) in the early morning hours of Monday, August 16
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Election officials plan to decide before the Nov. 2 election whether congressional and presidential candidates can raise unlimited donations to fund recounts as President
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Military leaders in Thailand urge voters to accept the results of the forthcoming general election.
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Hundreds of observers will monitor next week's election to ensure there is no discrimination.
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Candidates are sparring over anti-graft moves ahead of Thursday's presidential and parliamentary vote.
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Two key meetings are set to take place as efforts intensify to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.
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Â·  Huge majority predicted as assembly voting beginsÂ·  Strong showing would boost economic reforms