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How Moldovans bravely fought off Russian election meddling – and stood up for democracy | Paula Erizanu
Journalists and police challenged disinformation, intimidation and cash-for-vote schemes, while huge numbers turned up to vote . Having lived in Britain for 12 years, I returned to my native ...World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago -
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Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
In Moldova, we held our EU referendum in Russia’s shadow. The result was too close for comfort | Paula Erizanu
Like Brexit, our vote on Europe teetered on a knife-edge. While the pro-EU side scraped a win, Russia is waiting to undermine it. I have now gone through two EU referendums in my life – Brexit and ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Biden lauds Moldova election as win for democracy over Russian interference
President Biden lauds Moldovan incumbent Maia Sandu's reelection, saying "Russia sought to undermine" the country's democratic institutions for months.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election
Local television and radio stations are working to combat disinformation and ensure voters have the facts they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming election, while also investing in new ...Politics - The Hill - 15 hours 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 - 3 days ago -
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Trump Accuses U.K. Labour Party of Election Meddling
Donald Trump’s campaign said Britain’s governing Labour Party had engaged in “blatant foreign interference.” Other British politicians have previously acted in support of Mr. Trump.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
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 - 2 days ago -
Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Foreign minister says bomb threats against polling stations in German cities show Putin ‘will stop at nothing’. Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to prevent ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia accused of meddling
President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
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Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
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The Game Theory of Democracy
Countries where democracy is in trouble share a common pattern, and it’s a worrying one for the United States.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in office, in pivotal runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western president wins second term in office, in pivotal runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claimsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Moldova's pro-Western president wins 2nd term in runoff overshadowed by Russian meddling claims
Moldova’s pro-Western President Maia Sandu has won a second term in a pivotal presidential runoff against a Russia-friendly opponent, in a race that was overshadowed by claims of Russian ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
'He's different, man': How Freddie Freeman fought his way to the NLCS
Before the NLDS, Freeman didn't think he'd be able to take the field. Now he's starring in the next round.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
From heart op to England return - how Isiekwe fought back
England lock Nick Isiekwe says he is in peak condition after recovering from a serious heart condition which could have ended his career.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Comeback kings? How Spurs fought back to win, again
Former Tottenham midfielder and MOTD2 pundit Danny Murphy explains how Spurs fought back to beat Aston Villa, the eighth time this year they have won a home league game after conceding first.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Trump files extraordinary complaint claiming election meddling by UK Labour party
Allegation references LinkedIn post saying 100 party staffers were headed to US to campaign for Harris. First King George III. Now Sir Keir Starmer.. Citing the American revolution while ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Alleged Chinese influence campaigns intensify worries about U.S election meddling
Recent reports of Chinese actors allegedly targeting prominent campaigns and candidates is raising concerns China is stepping up efforts to meddle in the U.S. election up and down the ballot. A ...Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
Officers who fought off the Jan. 6 mob praise Harris for reclaiming site of Trump's speech
Police officers who fought off Donald Trump supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, were at Kamala Harris's speech at the Ellipse and praised her for reclaiming the site.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Moldovan president appears set to win 1st round of presidential race, but EU vote could be rejected
Moldova’s pro-Western president looks set to win the first round of a presidential raceWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
Election workers on the front line of American democracy
Harassment, threats & intimidation of local officials is increasing ahead of the electionTop stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Tugged Between East and West, Moldovans Vote in Pivotal Elections
Voters were almost evenly split over whether to declare European Union membership a “strategic objective.” Russia has worked hard to sway the outcome.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Clemson's Dabo Swinney cracks joke after Election Day mix-up at polling location: 'They done shipped me off'
Swinney was confused when a poll worker told him his vote had already been castSports - CBS Sports - 5 hours ago -
From hairspray to Heineken: the Kremlin ally snapping up western assets
Alexei Sagal is among a new group of businessmen benefiting from western companies’ exodusBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
‘The case became a witch hunt’: how ‘killer nurse’ Daniela Poggiali fought to clear her name
Italy’s ‘angel of death’ was imprisoned and demonised by the press before her convictions were overturned. Now the expert who came to her defence has turned his attention to Lucy Letby’s case. ‘It ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
These Places Have Democracy Watchdogs Bracing for Potential Election Discord
Some counties have a history of refusing to certify election results. Others have tried to disqualify voters or prevent them from casting absentee ballots.Top stories - The New York Times - October 23
