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Hundreds of people gathered in Place de la République, Paris, in response to a call from the CGT union and others 'to put the National Assembly under surveillance' and demand 'respect' for the election results a few hours before the opening of the new term of office of the Palais Bourbon. IMAGES
The United States says that a ceasefire voted by the United Nations can "only" be implemented once Hamas begins releasing hostages it still holds. SOUNDBITE
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for elections in Senegal as soon as possible as he voices alarm on a vote delay in a call to President Macky Sall. Blinken "spoke to the president of Senegal this morning to reiterate our concern about the situation there and to make quite clear that we want to see elections continue as they were scheduled -- we want see them take place as soon as possible," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Israeli anti-government protesters rally in Tel Aviv's Habima Square, calling for early elections and for the government to resign, amid the ongoing war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. IMAGES
In Russia's capital city of Moscow, polling stations are now open for the ongoing mayoral election. Until the morning of the 10th of September, citizens could only vote online. The elections' outcome strongly leans towards incumbent mayor Sergei Sobyanin, standing out as the clear favorite. Seeking a third term, it would be his first time ruling under the United Russia party's banner instead of as an independent candidate. IMAGES
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