Israel election: Netanyahu claims victory after exit polls show narrow lead
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51709699
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel's general election, after exit polls put him ahead of his main rival Benny Gantz.
Three projections gave Mr Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party 36 or 37 seats, and Mr Gantz's centrist Blue and White alliance between 32 and 34.
However, the polls suggested Likud and its right-wing allies might fall just short of a majority in parliament.
Monday's election was Israel's third in less than a year.
Neither of the two main party leaders was able to command a majority in the 120-seat parliament following the last two rounds.
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Amy Klobuchar ends bid to challenge Trump
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51710945
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will abandon her candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Senator Klobuchar came in a distant sixth place in Saturday's South Carolina primary.
Ms Klobuchar, 59, will join Joe Biden at his Dallas, Texas rally tonight to endorse the former vice-president, US media report.
The news comes on the heels of fellow moderate Pete Buttigieg suspending his campaign on Sunday.
Despite some strong debate performances and a surprise surge in the early primary voting state of New Hampshire, Ms Klobuchar failed to gain broader traction.
On the campaign trail, the Minnesota senator sold herself to moderate voters as the candidate who could win swing states back for the Democrats. However, her profile was largely eclipsed by centrist rivals Mr Biden, 77, and Mr Buttigieg, 38.
The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Mr Buttigieg also endorsed Mr Biden for the nomination in an apparent effort to consolidate moderate voters and block the progressive Bernie Sanders, who currently leads the field. Mr Buttigieg and Mr Biden campaigned together in Dallas on Monday night.
Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice endorsed Mr Biden on Monday, as did other Democrats, including two US senators, Mark Udall and Tammy Duckworth, and former Senate leader Harry Reid.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51710945
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will abandon her candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.
Senator Klobuchar came in a distant sixth place in Saturday's South Carolina primary.
Ms Klobuchar, 59, will join Joe Biden at his Dallas, Texas rally tonight to endorse the former vice-president, US media report.
The news comes on the heels of fellow moderate Pete Buttigieg suspending his campaign on Sunday.
Despite some strong debate performances and a surprise surge in the early primary voting state of New Hampshire, Ms Klobuchar failed to gain broader traction.
On the campaign trail, the Minnesota senator sold herself to moderate voters as the candidate who could win swing states back for the Democrats. However, her profile was largely eclipsed by centrist rivals Mr Biden, 77, and Mr Buttigieg, 38.
The former South Bend, Indiana, mayor Mr Buttigieg also endorsed Mr Biden for the nomination in an apparent effort to consolidate moderate voters and block the progressive Bernie Sanders, who currently leads the field. Mr Buttigieg and Mr Biden campaigned together in Dallas on Monday night.
Former Obama National Security Adviser Susan Rice endorsed Mr Biden on Monday, as did other Democrats, including two US senators, Mark Udall and Tammy Duckworth, and former Senate leader Harry Reid.
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Live results: Super Tuesday
https://www.axios.com/live-results-super-tuesday-c7fb83d9-92d2-4a60-a9a6-cf7eab7a1910.html
The list of states voting tonight, their poll closings (in ET), and the number of delegates up for grabs. We'll add projected winners as they roll in.
7 pm: Virginia (Biden), Vermont (Sanders)
7:30 pm: North Carolina (110)
8:00 pm: Alabama (52), Maine (24), Oklahoma (37), Massachusetts (91), Texas (228), Tennessee (64). Some Tennessee sites will be open late
8:30 pm: Arkansas (31)
9:00 pm: Colorado (67), Minnesota (75)
10:00 pm: Utah (29)
11:00 pm: California (415)
https://www.axios.com/live-results-super-tuesday-c7fb83d9-92d2-4a60-a9a6-cf7eab7a1910.html
The list of states voting tonight, their poll closings (in ET), and the number of delegates up for grabs. We'll add projected winners as they roll in.
7 pm: Virginia (Biden), Vermont (Sanders)
7:30 pm: North Carolina (110)
8:00 pm: Alabama (52), Maine (24), Oklahoma (37), Massachusetts (91), Texas (228), Tennessee (64). Some Tennessee sites will be open late
8:30 pm: Arkansas (31)
9:00 pm: Colorado (67), Minnesota (75)
10:00 pm: Utah (29)
11:00 pm: California (415)
LIVE: Super Tuesday: Biden and Sanders claim first wins
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-51700178
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-51700178
Delegate tracker and results
https://graphics.reuters.com/USA-ELECTION-DELEGATE-TRACKER/0100B5DR3JT/index.html
https://graphics.reuters.com/USA-ELECTION-DELEGATE-TRACKER/0100B5DR3JT/index.html
Israel's Arab parties make historic gains as election support surges
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/israel-arab-parties-make-historic-gains-election-support-surges
Arab politicians are set to make historic gains in the Israeli election, taking more seats than ever before and solidifying their position as the third-largest force in the Knesset, the country’s parliament.
After 99% of the votes were counted, the Joint List alliance, a merger of politicians predominantly representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, had 15 out of 120 Knesset seats.
Boosted by a backlash to racist campaigning by Benjamin Netanyahu, Arab candidates also capitalised on anger towards the prime minister’s ally, Donald Trump. The US president’s recently-released “peace plan” included a highly-controversial clause that could strip some Arab-Israelis of their citizenship.
The country’s approximately 21% Arab minority, mostly descended from Palestinians who remained on their land after Israel’s creation in 1948, broadly support the Palestinian cause and have often boycotted previous elections.
Since the 2015 election, Netanyahu has warned his supporters that the minority could vote en masse to block him from power. Five years later, it appeared they might have succeeded.
In Monday’s vote, Arab turnout surged to 64.7%, according to estimates from the Israel Democracy Institute thinktank.
“We know that the Arabs came to the polling stations in droves,” said the chairman of the Joint List, Ayman Odeh, in comments that mockingly mirrored Netanyahu’s derogatory language from 2015. “It was clear to everyone that the Joint List was leading the battle against any rightwing government,” Odeh added.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/04/israel-arab-parties-make-historic-gains-election-support-surges
Arab politicians are set to make historic gains in the Israeli election, taking more seats than ever before and solidifying their position as the third-largest force in the Knesset, the country’s parliament.
After 99% of the votes were counted, the Joint List alliance, a merger of politicians predominantly representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, had 15 out of 120 Knesset seats.
Boosted by a backlash to racist campaigning by Benjamin Netanyahu, Arab candidates also capitalised on anger towards the prime minister’s ally, Donald Trump. The US president’s recently-released “peace plan” included a highly-controversial clause that could strip some Arab-Israelis of their citizenship.
The country’s approximately 21% Arab minority, mostly descended from Palestinians who remained on their land after Israel’s creation in 1948, broadly support the Palestinian cause and have often boycotted previous elections.
Since the 2015 election, Netanyahu has warned his supporters that the minority could vote en masse to block him from power. Five years later, it appeared they might have succeeded.
In Monday’s vote, Arab turnout surged to 64.7%, according to estimates from the Israel Democracy Institute thinktank.
“We know that the Arabs came to the polling stations in droves,” said the chairman of the Joint List, Ayman Odeh, in comments that mockingly mirrored Netanyahu’s derogatory language from 2015. “It was clear to everyone that the Joint List was leading the battle against any rightwing government,” Odeh added.
Afghan conflict: US conducts first air strike on Taliban since deal
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51735315
The US military has conducted an air strike against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, just hours after President Donald Trump said he had had a "very good talk" with a leader of the group.
The US signed a deal with the Taliban on Saturday aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan after years of war.
But a US forces spokesman said it launched an air strike on Wednesday in response to Taliban fighters attacking Afghan forces in Helmand province.
The Taliban called for de-escalation.
In a post on Twitter, spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the group "plans to implement all parts of the agreement one after another to prevent conflict escalation".
"The opposite side should also remove the obstacles in implementing all parts of the agreement so the way is paved for comprehensive peace and for the Afghans to have their basic rights," he added.
It was not clear if there were any casualties.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51735315
The US military has conducted an air strike against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, just hours after President Donald Trump said he had had a "very good talk" with a leader of the group.
The US signed a deal with the Taliban on Saturday aimed at bringing peace to Afghanistan after years of war.
But a US forces spokesman said it launched an air strike on Wednesday in response to Taliban fighters attacking Afghan forces in Helmand province.
The Taliban called for de-escalation.
In a post on Twitter, spokesman Suhail Shaheen said the group "plans to implement all parts of the agreement one after another to prevent conflict escalation".
"The opposite side should also remove the obstacles in implementing all parts of the agreement so the way is paved for comprehensive peace and for the Afghans to have their basic rights," he added.
It was not clear if there were any casualties.
Mike Bloomberg quits 2020 race after spending more than $500m
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/mar/03/super-tuesday-2020-live-news-bernie-sanders-joe-biden-california-texas-primaries-latest-updates
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is suspending his presidential campaign, according to reports.
Axios reports that Bloomberg will make the announcement today. He has spent more than $500m on his campaign, but failed to make a breakthrough on Super Tuesday.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2020/mar/03/super-tuesday-2020-live-news-bernie-sanders-joe-biden-california-texas-primaries-latest-updates
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, is suspending his presidential campaign, according to reports.
Axios reports that Bloomberg will make the announcement today. He has spent more than $500m on his campaign, but failed to make a breakthrough on Super Tuesday.
[black]NYT: Elizabeth Warren, Once a Front-Runner, Will Drop Out of Presidential Race[/black]
BOSTON — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts plans to drop out of the presidential race on Thursday and will inform her staff of her plans later this morning, according to a person close to her, ending a run defined by an avalanche of policy plans that aimed to pull the Democratic Party to the left and appealed to enough voters to make her briefly a front-runner last fall, but that proved unable to translate excitement from elite progressives into backing from the party’s more working-class and diverse base.
Though her support had eroded by Super Tuesday, in her final weeks as a candidate she effectively drove the centrist billionaire, former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, out of the race with debate performances that flashed her evident skills and political potential.
BOSTON — Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts plans to drop out of the presidential race on Thursday and will inform her staff of her plans later this morning, according to a person close to her, ending a run defined by an avalanche of policy plans that aimed to pull the Democratic Party to the left and appealed to enough voters to make her briefly a front-runner last fall, but that proved unable to translate excitement from elite progressives into backing from the party’s more working-class and diverse base.
Though her support had eroded by Super Tuesday, in her final weeks as a candidate she effectively drove the centrist billionaire, former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, out of the race with debate performances that flashed her evident skills and political potential.
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Idaho (Biden), Michigan (Biden), Mississippi (Biden), Missouri (Biden), North Dakota (Biden), Washington (Sanders)
Left party politician Bodo Ramelow wins key German state vote
https://www.dw.com/en/left-party-politician-bodo-ramelow-wins-key-german-state-vote/a-52635758
Lawmakers in Germany's eastern state of Thuringia elected the Left party's Bodo Ramelow as state premier on Wednesday after months of political uncertainty and a major scandal involving the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU).
Ramelow failed to gain a majority in the first two rounds of voting in a divided state with no clear ruling majority coalition. However, the state's constitution dictates that if a third round is neccessary, whoever garners the most votes wins.
Asked if he accepted the result, Ramelow nodded and said merely, "yes."
In his acceptance speech, Ramelow said he would have preferred "if Thuringia had not become internationally famous this way."
https://www.dw.com/en/left-party-politician-bodo-ramelow-wins-key-german-state-vote/a-52635758
Lawmakers in Germany's eastern state of Thuringia elected the Left party's Bodo Ramelow as state premier on Wednesday after months of political uncertainty and a major scandal involving the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats (CDU).
Ramelow failed to gain a majority in the first two rounds of voting in a divided state with no clear ruling majority coalition. However, the state's constitution dictates that if a third round is neccessary, whoever garners the most votes wins.
Asked if he accepted the result, Ramelow nodded and said merely, "yes."
In his acceptance speech, Ramelow said he would have preferred "if Thuringia had not become internationally famous this way."
Afghanistan conflict: US begins withdrawing troops
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51810498
The US has started withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as part of a deal with the Taliban aimed at bringing peace to the country.
The US agreed to reduce its troops from about 12,000 to 8,600 within 135 days of signing the agreement.
Drawing back troops was a condition of the historic peace deal signed by the US and the Taliban on 29 February.
The Afghan government did not take part in the deal, but is expected to hold talks with the Taliban.
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani initially said he would not comply with an agreement to release Taliban prisoners as a pre-condition for direct talks with the militant group.
But reports say the president, who was inaugurated for a second term on Monday, will issue a decree for at least 1,000 Taliban prisoners to be released this week.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51810498
The US has started withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as part of a deal with the Taliban aimed at bringing peace to the country.
The US agreed to reduce its troops from about 12,000 to 8,600 within 135 days of signing the agreement.
Drawing back troops was a condition of the historic peace deal signed by the US and the Taliban on 29 February.
The Afghan government did not take part in the deal, but is expected to hold talks with the Taliban.
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani initially said he would not comply with an agreement to release Taliban prisoners as a pre-condition for direct talks with the militant group.
But reports say the president, who was inaugurated for a second term on Monday, will issue a decree for at least 1,000 Taliban prisoners to be released this week.
Huawei: PM faces Commons rebellion by Tory MPs over 5G contract
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-51806704
Boris Johnson is facing his first Commons rebellion since his general election victory over Huawei's role in the UK's 5G mobile internet network.
A number of senior Conservatives are set to back an amendment which would end the Chinese firm's participation in the project by the start of 2023.
Ministers approved Huawei's involvement in January but capped its share at 35%.
Tory critics say Huawei is an arm of the Chinese state and a risk to UK security - claims the firm rejects.
The government say the Chinese firm will be excluded from the most sensitive parts of the 5G network and that its overall market share will decline over time as new players emerge.
But the US, which has banned Huawei from its own telecoms networks, has been highly critical of the UK's decision, urging it to rethink its plans.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-51806704
Boris Johnson is facing his first Commons rebellion since his general election victory over Huawei's role in the UK's 5G mobile internet network.
A number of senior Conservatives are set to back an amendment which would end the Chinese firm's participation in the project by the start of 2023.
Ministers approved Huawei's involvement in January but capped its share at 35%.
Tory critics say Huawei is an arm of the Chinese state and a risk to UK security - claims the firm rejects.
The government say the Chinese firm will be excluded from the most sensitive parts of the 5G network and that its overall market share will decline over time as new players emerge.
But the US, which has banned Huawei from its own telecoms networks, has been highly critical of the UK's decision, urging it to rethink its plans.
end gamebiden 贏michigan 就可以提早準備11月大選
桑伯下次82歲高齡再度出征LIVE Early win for Biden as six US states vote
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-51808352
Joe Biden has won Mississippi, CBS projected moments after polls closed there
Six states are voting in the Democratic race for the White House
Polls in North Dakota, Missouri and Mississippi closed at 20:00 ET (midnight GMT)
The key state to watch is Michigan, where Sanders is pinning hopes of a comeback
Idaho and Washington also vote - they stop voting at 23:00 ET
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-us-canada-51808352
Joe Biden has won Mississippi, CBS projected moments after polls closed there
Six states are voting in the Democratic race for the White House
Polls in North Dakota, Missouri and Mississippi closed at 20:00 ET (midnight GMT)
The key state to watch is Michigan, where Sanders is pinning hopes of a comeback
Idaho and Washington also vote - they stop voting at 23:00 ET
Democratic primary results: Biden wins Mississippi and Missouri
https://www.axios.com/biden-sanders-2020-democratic-primary-election-3d265edd-47c0-4414-9eab-bf33f3e88f55.html
Joe Biden has won Mississippi and Missouri, per AP. Voters are still casting ballots in Idaho, North Dakota and Washington — and Michigan is expected to take longer than tonight to count its absentee ballots.
The big picture: Democratic voters in six states are choosing between Bernie Sanders’ revolution or Joe Biden’s so-called Return to Normal campaign, as the candidates compete for the party's presidential nomination and the chance to take on President Trump.
What to watch: Polls close at 10 p.m. ET in Idaho and North Dakota and at 11 p.m. ET in Washington state, which votes by mail. Hispanic voters in Washington could improve Sanders’ chances there. Young and Hispanic supporters are credited with Sanders's California win on Super Tuesday and his Nevada victory.
By the numbers: Biden leads Sanders by 96 delegates going into tonight. The states will proportion their delegates based on Tuesday's results.
Michigan has 125 delegates.
Mississippi has 36 delegates.
Missouri has 68 delegates.
Idaho has 20 delegates.
North Dakota has 14 delegates.
Washington has 89 delegates.
Of note: Following his Super Tuesday delegate haul and South Carolina victory, Biden’s campaign has outspent Sanders on TV ads in Mississippi, Michigan, and Missouri, Politico reports, citing data from Advertising Analytics.
But, Sanders “remains the only spender” in North Dakota, Idaho and Washington state, per Politico.
What they're saying:
Biden, after protestors with two banners, one which read "NAFTA killed jobs," interrupted his event in Detroit on Monday:
"I'm not worried about it. It's just a reflection of what's wrong with American politics today. ... This is one of the things that Donald Trump has generated. This is not who were are. This is not who we are as a party, this is not who we are as a people. "
Sanders, making one of his last pitches in St. Louis on Monday:
"Think about the insanity of a system, where today somebody wakes up and maybe they think they have the symptoms of coronavirus. Yet they cannot afford to go to a doctor ... so they're going to go to work and make a serious epidemic even worse."
https://www.axios.com/biden-sanders-2020-democratic-primary-election-3d265edd-47c0-4414-9eab-bf33f3e88f55.html
Joe Biden has won Mississippi and Missouri, per AP. Voters are still casting ballots in Idaho, North Dakota and Washington — and Michigan is expected to take longer than tonight to count its absentee ballots.
The big picture: Democratic voters in six states are choosing between Bernie Sanders’ revolution or Joe Biden’s so-called Return to Normal campaign, as the candidates compete for the party's presidential nomination and the chance to take on President Trump.
What to watch: Polls close at 10 p.m. ET in Idaho and North Dakota and at 11 p.m. ET in Washington state, which votes by mail. Hispanic voters in Washington could improve Sanders’ chances there. Young and Hispanic supporters are credited with Sanders's California win on Super Tuesday and his Nevada victory.
By the numbers: Biden leads Sanders by 96 delegates going into tonight. The states will proportion their delegates based on Tuesday's results.
Michigan has 125 delegates.
Mississippi has 36 delegates.
Missouri has 68 delegates.
Idaho has 20 delegates.
North Dakota has 14 delegates.
Washington has 89 delegates.
Of note: Following his Super Tuesday delegate haul and South Carolina victory, Biden’s campaign has outspent Sanders on TV ads in Mississippi, Michigan, and Missouri, Politico reports, citing data from Advertising Analytics.
But, Sanders “remains the only spender” in North Dakota, Idaho and Washington state, per Politico.
What they're saying:
Biden, after protestors with two banners, one which read "NAFTA killed jobs," interrupted his event in Detroit on Monday:
"I'm not worried about it. It's just a reflection of what's wrong with American politics today. ... This is one of the things that Donald Trump has generated. This is not who were are. This is not who we are as a party, this is not who we are as a people. "
Sanders, making one of his last pitches in St. Louis on Monday:
"Think about the insanity of a system, where today somebody wakes up and maybe they think they have the symptoms of coronavirus. Yet they cannot afford to go to a doctor ... so they're going to go to work and make a serious epidemic even worse."
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下屆交棒啦，佢係一個好值得尊敬嘅fighter但佢嘅時代已經過咗（或者講時代從來無比機會佢) 另一方面progressive 已經逼到biden 嘅platform 自new deal 之後最liberal
) 另一方面progressive 已經逼到biden 嘅platform 自new deal 之後最liberalmidwest 同new england 係佢最大base都輸到咁。。。