Throughout the 18th century, France faced a mounting ... The newly created Legislative Assembly wanted to spread the revolution across Europe. In April 1792, France declared war on Austria.

Cortes, a Battle Ground council member, defeated Republican Brad Benton by 173 votes following a machine recount of ballots cast in the 18th Legislative District in southwest Washington.

The 18th Speakers’ Conference ... Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Latif Akbar reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering support for Kashmir and condemned India’s actions ...