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Belarus’s Strong-Arm Leader, Aleksandr Lukashenko, Cruises to Re-election
Europe’s longest-serving leader won re-election in a contest widely believe to have been rigged. The result cements the power of a leader whose country is considered Russia’s staunchest ally.The New York Times - 6m -
Belarus opposition and western leaders denounce stage-managed Lukashenko victory
German foreign minister calls election ‘bitter day’, while Vladimir Putin congratulates autocrat on ‘confident victory’. Western leaders and the Belarusian opposition have denounced Alexander ...The Guardian - 9h -
Belarus frees US woman as strongman leader looks to extend 30-year rule
Secretary of State Rubio says Belarus "unilaterally" freed the American woman.ABC News - 23h -
EU rejects election in Belarus and threatens new sanctions
The European Union has rejected the election in Belarus as illegitimate and threatened new sanctionsABC News - 1d -
Lukashenko says he has ‘no regrets’ about Belarus helping Russia to invade Ukraine
Autocrat conducts rambling press conference as his 31 years of rule are extended by an election dismissed outside the country as a sham. Belarusian autocrat Alexander Lukashenko said he had “no ...The Guardian - 11h -
Belarus strongman set to win 7th term in election opposition calls a farce
Opposition rejects the election as a farce after years of sweeping repression.ABC News - 18h -
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Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko set to win 7th term as opposition calls election a farce
The smiling face of President Alexander Lukashenko gazed out from campaign posters across Belarus on Sunday as the country held an orchestrated election virtually guaranteed to give the 70-year-old ...NBC News - 23h -
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Lukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham
Putin ally comfortably wins vote that US and EU have said could not be free or fair. Alexander Lukashenko has secured a seventh five-year term as Belarusian president in a resounding election ...The Guardian - 1d -
Polls open in Belarus with Lukashenko’s 30-year rule set to be extended
The 70-year-old former collective farm boss has been in power in reclusive, Moscow-allied Belarus since 1994. Belarusians began voting on Sunday, with president Alexander Lukashenko expected to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko
Belarus votes in orchestrated election all but certain to extend the rule of authoritarian leader Alexander LukashenkoABC News - 1d -
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His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, has been making signs of reaching out to the West. He is all but certain to win an election on Sunday.The New York Times - 2d -
Belarus election is poised to extend the 30-year rule of 'Europe's last dictator'
The last time Belarus staged a presidential election in 2020, authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner with 80% of the vote.NBC News - 3d -
Putin ally Lukashenko to cement grip on Belarus in ‘sham’ elections
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 3d -
Bipartisan bill looks to ‘modernize’ voting rules for new parents in Congress
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) join Meet the Press NOW to discuss their bipartisan bill on proxy voting for members of Congress who are new parents and how their ...NBC News - 3d -
‘A ritual for a dictator’: Lukashenko critics decry Belarus election
Longtime president and Putin ally has silenced media and criminalised dissent as he eyes seventh term. Europe live – latest updates On Sunday, five names will feature on the ballot in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Lessons on Authoritarianism From Around the World
Tyranny doesn’t happen overnight. Take it from the people who missed the first signs.The New York Times - 5d -
Portland election office vandalized in 'orchestrated attack,' police say
The Portland Police Bureau is investigating an “orchestrated attack” on the Multnomah County Elections building in Oregon on Monday. “We've got video that'll be coming out shortly and it indicates ...The Hill - 5d -
This Stanford Psychologist’s 90-10 Rule Will Make You an Instantly Better Leader
How do you balance the desire to be liked with the need to be respected? Organizational psychologist Bob Sutton has a handy rule for leaders.Inc. - 6d -
Mavericks beat Thunder 106-98 as OKC All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sits with wrist injury
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and PABC News - Jan. 18 -
Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas accepts all terms
Israeli prime minister’s demand before expected cabinet meeting threatens to derail peace negotiations. Middle East crisis – live updates Benjamin Netanyahu has said his cabinet will not meet ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Chad’s ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition
Chad’s ruling party took the majority of votes in last month’s parliamentary election that the main opposition party boycottedABC News - Jan. 12 -
Extended interview: L.A. fire chief on how budget cuts limited fire response "to a certain factor"
Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley praises resilient firefighters as they battle fires across Los Angeles, talks about whether $17 million in budget cuts hampered the agency's wildfire ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12-year rule
Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremony. Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated. Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
New federal rule targets certain gas water heaters: Here’s what you should know
No, it's not a ban on any water heaters.The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Harris Faces an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost
The vice president will preside over Congress on Monday as it counts the Electoral College votes finalizing her defeat by Donald J. Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Republican Mike Johnson elected House speaker after dramatic vote reversals
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Johnson, who eked out election as speaker of the House after a first ballot was kept open for more than an hour.CNBC - Jan. 4 -
Mike Johnson Re-elected as House Speaker After Chaotic Vote
Mike Johnson persuaded enough holdouts on the right to keep his post, but the vote reflected the steep challenge he faces in governing a slim and fractious majority.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
LeBron, Curry 3rd at positions in All-Star voting
Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is the early leader in fan balloting for the NBA All-Star Game, and LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers seems well on his way toward extending his record and ...ESPN - Jan. 2 -
2025 NBA All-Star Game voting: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, LaMelo Ball among leading vote-getters
Fan voting runs through Jan. 20, and the first returns were released ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
NBA All-Star voting: Maxey with most votes among Sixers in 1st returns
In the NBA's first All-Star voting returns, Tyrese Maxey was seventh for Eastern Conference guards.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2 -
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to the Democratic whip’s office. The full participation of Democrats is ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Mike Johnson fights for GOP votes to win House Speaker election
Even as President-elect Trump has said Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement,” for re-election, Johnson is scrambling to lock down his own party's support, as he'll need ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - Jan. 1
