Israel and the US are both going to the polls - the consequences will be global
The outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale.
BBC News reports that the outcomes will shape geopolitics and the global economy, writes James Landale.
The next fortnight sees two elections on different continents.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Israel and James Landale.
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