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Spain's King Felipe VI meets with the country's party leaders in a bid to break an impasse over the formation of a new government following inconclusive elections last month. Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has headed a caretaker government with reduced powers since a July 23 general election produced a hung parliament, in which a ruling majority cannot easily be formed. While his Socialist party finished second behind the conservative Popular Party (PP), it is better positioned as it has more potential partners. IMAGES
Israelis begin voting in their fourth election in less than two years, with the nation still divided over whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu deserves to remain in office. IMAGES
To vote in a presidential election, you need to be an American citizen, be at least 18 years old on Election Day, and vote in the state in which you reside. Candidates tend to focus their campaigns on 'swing states,' where candidates from both parties have won in recent elections. The party with the most seats in each house gets the top leadership positions. That party has an enormous influence on which laws are considered and voted on.
In answer to a question from a military veteran, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he will let commanders decide the role women and transgender people will play in the U.S. military. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
As Spain prepares for a re-run of its general election on June 26, the anti-austerity Unidos Podemos coalition is seen likely to scoop big gains. Markets, though, are pondering another risk: that the vote could again fail to produce a clear outcome. Mia Reakes reports.
As Spain prepares for a re-run of its general election on June 26, the anti-austerity Unidos Podemos coalition is seen likely to scoop big gains. Markets, though, are pondering another risk: that the vote could again fail to produce a clear outcome. Mia Reakes reports.