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Belarus' authoritarian ruler will face only token challengers in presidential vote
Belarus’ election commission has allowed seven politicians loyal to President Alexander Lukashenko to start collecting signatures to run in January’s election in an apparent bid to create a ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
Belarus has arrested scores of relatives of dissidents ahead of presidential vote, activists say
Belarusian authorities have detained over 100 relatives of political prisoners in a new wave of arrests ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking ...World - ABC News - 6 days ago -
America's European allies face challenging times, whoever wins the presidential election
The United States’ European allies are bracing for an America that’s less interested in them no matter who wins the presidential election — and for old traumas and new problems if Donald Trump ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
Belarus sets a Jan. 26 election that's almost certain to extend its authoritarian leader's rule
Lawmakers in Belarus set the next presidential election for Jan. 26, a vote almost certain to extend the three-decade rule of authoritarian leader Alexander LukashenkoWorld - ABC News - October 23 -
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next month
Front-runners in Uruguay's presidential race say they'll face off in a second round of voting next monthWorld - ABC News - October 27 -
Allies Fret Over Trump Win as Authoritarian Rivals Challenge U.S.-Led Order
With Donald Trump’s support for European security very much in doubt, the bloc faces a test of whether it will have the political will to protect its future.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges
A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
Chris Mason: Badenoch will need all her political savvy to transform Tory fortunes
Kemi Badenoch is a political fighter and she now has a battle on her hands to rebuild her party.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Guardiola on challenge facing Man City: I love it
Manchester City's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Sporting on Tuesday saw them lose three matches in a row for the first time since 2018 but manager Pep Guardiola said he is looking forward to the ...Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney challenged at poll when out to vote in election
It has been a rough few days for Clemson coach Dabo SwinneySports - ABC News - November 5 -
Starbucks faces ‘challenging road ahead’ with no ‘quick fix,’ says Oppenheimer
Analysts are focused on the challenges that the company’s new CEO is facing.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
A new push to wind down the Middle East wars faces familiar challenges
The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza StripWorld - ABC News - October 30 -
Wayfair customers are more price conscious, have cut spending as election nears
Wayfair’s stock turned lower as some downbeat comments about the home-goods seller’s customers followed an earnings beat.Business - MarketWatch - November 1 -
Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Rúben Amorim faces challenge to end Manchester United’s culture of instability
The incoming head coach at Old Trafford only has to look at past decade to see direction of club that has lurched from one manager to another. At two and a half years, Rúben Amorim’s contract as ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, as sit-down chain restaurants face challenges
TGI Fridays Executive Chairman Rohit Manocha said "COVID-19 and capital structure" were the primary drivers of the chain's financial challenges.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
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Japan's embattled leader holds on to power but faces another challenge: Trump
Lawmakers in Japan voted Monday to retain Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister despite his long-governing party’s poor showing in parliamentary elections last month.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
The challenges facing former military members as the U.S. observes Veterans Day
The U.S. is honoring those who served in the armed forces Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Shad Meshad, president & founder of the National Veterans Foundation, joined CBS News to discuss some ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
The Memo: Susie Wiles faces big challenges as Trump’s first chief of staff
The second Trump administration is beginning to populate, with the president-elect appointing a border czar, nominating an ambassador to the United Nations and choosing a leader of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Hyundai appoints US citizen as co-chief to face Trump challenges
South Korean carmaker’s first foreign head may have to combat higher tariffs and end of electric vehicle subsidiesWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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Moldovans are voting in a pivotal presidential runoff. But voter fraud threatens its democracy
Moldovans vote this weekend in a presidential runoff race between a pro-Western incumbent and a Russia-friendly challengerWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Maia Sandu wins second term in Moldovan election in rebuke to Kremlin
Incumbent wins presidential runoff with 97% of votes counted, defeating Russia-leaning rival. The pro-western incumbent Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in the Moldovan presidential ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House
Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Belarusian authorities launch a new wave of repression ahead of presidential vote
Belarusian authorities have launched a new wave of arrests, seeking to uproot any sign of dissent ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a ...World - ABC News - November 6 -
Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland
Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Chris Cuomo reveals he voted for his brother in presidential election
Journalist Chris Cuomo told Bill Maher that he voted for his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), for president, writing in his name on the ballot. “I got some heat for who I voted for ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
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Boeing machinists to vote on contract as company faces uncertain future
Striking Boeing machinists will vote Wednesday on a tentative labor contract that may put to rest a weeks-long strike, but not questions about the company's future. The stakes for the vote are ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Japan plunged into political turmoil after voters punish ruling LDP
Coalition led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic party loses parliamentary majorityBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Olaf Scholz faces calls for confidence vote after German coalition collapses
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz opposes timetable laid out by chancellor in news conference. Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next? Germany’s centre-right ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Eagles rookie CBs facing biggest challenge in Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins: How they are preparing for test
Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean have a tough test this weekendSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
WTA Tour Finals: Garbine Muguruza’s Riyadh tournament faces new challenges after chaos
The WTA Tour Finals in Saudi Arabia was never going to be an under-the-radar affair. Judy Murray, a top coach and the mother of Andy, the two-time Wimbledon champion, has been conducting clinics. ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Pep Guardiola faces new challenges after decision to stay at Manchester City | Jamie Jackson
Run of defeats, ageing players and off-field problems have not deterred manager from opting to complete a decade at club. Pep Guardiola’s signing of a new one-year deal at Manchester City’s manager ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
‘I feel robbed’: the millions of residents in US territories like Puerto Rico who can’t vote in presidential race
After a comedian at a Trump rally described Puerto Rico as ‘garbage’, old resentments were fired up, as residents say it’s unfair to be disfranchised in elections. Donald Trump’s Madison Square ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
US presidential election updates: Harris and Trump hit Wisconsin as data shows almost 60m Americans have voted
Less than a week before the 5 November election, polls show Harris and Trump tied, with both attempting to win over the final undecided voters. Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
US presidential election updates: Poll shows Harris ahead in early voting as Trump jokes about reporters being shot
Kamala Harris holds marginal leads over Donald Trump in swing state polls with less than 48 hours before polls close in the 5 November election. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election
Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.Business - CNBC - November 6
