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Israel's two main political parties deadlocked after election

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz emerge head-to-head after nearly over 90 percent of votes from the general election were counted, Israeli media reports.

Sri Lanka's largest party to challenge sacking of legislature

Mangala Samaraweera from the country's largest United National party says the decision of President Maithripala Sirisena, who dismissed the entire parliament in a midnight manoeuvre, will be challenged in the court.

Britain's May gets a deal for DUP support, but no formal coalition

Conservatives need the support of the Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in order to secure a parliamentary majority following the general election result.