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Who should get to vote? Plans for 70,000 Israelis abroad to fly home for election sparks debate

It began with a column by Makor Rishon editor-in-chief Kalman Libeskind, who argued Israelis who have permanently moved abroad should think twice before flying back to help choose the next gov't.

  • 70,000 Israeli citizens abroad plan to fly home for October 27 election.
  • Fly&Vote initiative led by AID Coalition to enable overseas voting.
  • Debate sparks over Libeskind's argument against voting rights abroad.

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Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries, pass amendment

Sanders believes that even candidates who support super PAC reforms will continue accepting money from super PACs for use in elections so long as there is benefit to be gained from the arrangement.

  • Bernie Sanders urges Democratic Party to ban AIPAC and super PACs from primaries.
  • Calls for constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United ruling.
  • Argues super PACs corrupt political fundraising and sway elections.

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Namibia: Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base Unveiled At Gobabis

[Namibian] Hundreds of people across the country flocked to Gobabis in the Omaheke region to witness the official unveiling of the Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva Military Base on Saturday.

  • Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva's military base unveiled in Gobabis, Namibia.
  • Base named after late chief who supported Namibia's independence struggle.
  • Munjuku II's son urges community to focus on self-sufficiency and unity.

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Basant 2027 Dates Confirmed

Punjab is set to celebrate Basant 2027 in January, with the festival expected to be held before the start of … Read More The post Basant 2027 Dates Confirmed appeared first on ProPakistani .

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