Updates and analysis from Times reporters on the Republican contests.

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The Caucus: Updates from Republican Contests in Minnesota, Colorado, and Missouri

Few in the Republican field of presidential candidates would be carved into a Mount Rushmore of (intentionally) funny politicians.

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Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Updates and analysis from the Nevada Republican caucuses.

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The Caucus: The Caucus: Updates from the Nevada Caucuses

Antigovernment protesters managed to gather a third huge crowd in the center of the Russian capital, undeterred by arctic cold.

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Protesters Throng Frozen Moscow in Anti-Putin March

After a week of major protests demanding an immediate end to military rule, the request may be an attempt to calm the unrest.

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Egypt’s Military Seeks Advice on Handing Power to Civilians

Herman Cain, who ended his presidential bid in early December, endorsed Newt Gingrich on Saturday night, three days before the crucial Florida primary.

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The Caucus: Cain Endorses Gingrich for President

Times reporters look into the specifics of the Romney tax returns.

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The Caucus: Inside the Romney Tax Returns

MOSCOW — Russian election officials are threatening to bar a veteran liberal politician from running for president, prompting allegations of bias and interference that echo complaints of misconduct in December’s parliamentary elections. Read full article > >

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Possible ban on Russian candidate prompts new charges of election bias

New York’s redistricting process has long been derided, and critics of the latest effort, including Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, say it gives an unfair advantage to incumbents.

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New York’s Redistricting Process Led by Insiders

In a video released online, Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona said she was stepping down to focus on her recovery after being shot in the head in an assassination attempt last year.

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Gabrielle Giffords Says She’s Leaving the House

The final results in Egypt’s first post-Mubarak parliamentary elections confirm an overwhelming victory for Islamist parties.

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Egypt’s Islamists win elections

The shrinking field of Republican candidates — now just four — will cap a volatile day on the campaign trail with another debate, this one in Charleston, S.C.

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The Caucus: Debate Caps Big Day on the Trail

Critics of Gov. Scott Walker say they have collected nearly twice as many signatures as required to recall him and force a new election.

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Organizers Say 1 Million Signed Petition to Recall Gov. Walker in Wisconsin

After avidly following Taiwan’s presidential campaign online, many mainland Chinese expressed the desire to one day soon choose their own leaders.

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Taiwan Vote Stirs Chinese Hopes for Democracy

The recent downgrade of French debt, though not unexpected, adds to the challenges facing the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, as he seeks re-election.

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France’s Gloomy Economic Outlook Haunts Presidential Race