News Wire | May 12, 2023 Archive
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Pakistani Court Grants Imran Khan Bail, Legal Team Says
By Rick Noack & Shaiq Hussain | The Washington Post
The high court of Islamabad granted bail Friday to Pakistani opposition leader and former prime minister Imran Khan, his legal team said, in a move that could calm tensions after days of violent clashes across the country.
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Erdogan’s Election Prospects Take a Hit as a Challenger Drops Out
By Ben Hubbard | The New York Times
Three days before Turks vote in crucial presidential elections, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s chances of securing a swift victory took a hit Thursday when one of his challengers left the race, a move likely to benefit Erdogan’s main competitor.
More from WPR: For Turkey’s Opposition, Defeating Erdogan Might Not Be Enough
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