Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Reelection Despite Alleged Russian Meddling

Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Reelection Despite Alleged Russian Meddling

Moldovan President Maia Sandu celebrates election results with supporters in Chisinau, Moldova, on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. DANIEL MIHAILESCU/AFP via Getty Images Alleged Russian meddling failed to prevent Moldova’s pro-Western president from narrowly winning reelection in a runoff Sunday. President Maia Sandu claimed victory after 98% of the ballots showed her with 54.35% of the…

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EU Hails Re-election Of Pro-EU Maia Sandu In Tense Moldova Vote

EU Hails Re-election Of Pro-EU Maia Sandu In Tense Moldova Vote

The European Union on Monday welcomed the re-election of Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu, in a tense vote that has laid bare divisions in the former Soviet republic bordering war-torn Ukraine. Backed by the country’s large diaspora, Sandu won 55.41 percent of votes, according to near-complete results published by the election commission. Her rival, Alexandr…

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Tunisia Voting Ends As Saied Eyes Re-election With Critics Behind Bars

Tunisia Voting Ends As Saied Eyes Re-election With Critics Behind Bars

Polls closed Sunday night in Tunisia after voting in a presidential election expected to see incumbent Kais Saied secure another five years in office while his main critics — including one contender — are behind bars. Three years after Saied staged a sweeping power grab, rights group fear re-election will only further entrench his rule…

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Tunisia Votes With Saied Set For Re-election

Tunisia Votes With Saied Set For Re-election

Voting began in Tunisia’s presidential election on Sunday with no real opposition to incumbent Kais Saied, who is widely tipped to win as his most prominent critics are behind bars. Three years after Said staged a sweeping power grab, the election is seen as a closing chapter in Tunisia’s experiment with democracy. The North African…

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Ohio Sheriff Who Called Kamala A ‘Laughing Hyena’ Accused Of Using Inmates To Serve Food At Re-election Fundraiser

Ohio Sheriff Who Called Kamala A ‘Laughing Hyena’ Accused Of Using Inmates To Serve Food At Re-election Fundraiser

Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski. Latin Times The Ohio sheriff who called Kamala Harris a “laughing hyena” and encouraged community members to “write down all the addresses of the people who had her signs in their yards” is back in the news for allegedly using inmates for manual labor at his re-election fundraiser. Portage County…

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Algeria Votes As Tebboune Eyes Easy Re-election

Algeria Votes As Tebboune Eyes Easy Re-election

Algerians were set to cast ballots on Saturday in a presidential election widely expected to see Abdelmadjid Tebboune secure a second term. Tebboune, 78, is heavily favoured to see off moderate Islamist Abdelaali Hassani and socialist candidate Youcef Aouchiche in the race to lead the North African country. “The winner is known in advance,” political…

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Seeking Re-election, Algeria’s Tebboune Touts Gains

Seeking Re-election, Algeria’s Tebboune Touts Gains

Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who assumed Algeria’s presidency during mass pro-democracy protests, is touting his achievements as he seeks another term. Yet, five years after the movement faded, some say real change remains elusive. The Hirak protests, which led to the ousting of longtime autocratic president Abdelaziz Bouteflika in 2019, aimed for a comprehensive political overhaul. Tebboune,…

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Venezuela High Court Confirms Maduro’s Reelection After Fraud Claims

Venezuela High Court Confirms Maduro’s Reelection After Fraud Claims

The presiding judge of Venezuela’s supreme court, Caryslia Rodriguez (C), reads the court’s ruling certifying President Nicolas Maduro’s reelection AFP Venezuela’s Supreme Court, which observers say is loyal to the government of President Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday declared him the winner of the disputed July 28 election amid opposition claims of widespread vote fraud. In…

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US dollar falls slightly as Biden ends re-election bid

US dollar falls slightly as Biden ends re-election bid

THE US dollar eased slightly against a basket of currencies on Monday (Jul 22) while dropping versus the yen as investors focused on US President Joe Biden’s decision to end his re-election campaign and the next moves from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. Biden announced he was exiting the race on early…

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