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Lithuanians vote in the final round of parliamentary election
Lithuanians are voting in the second round of parliamentary elections, with the conservative governing party still in contention despite first-round gains two weeks ago for the left-leaning opposition11 minutes ago -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling party braces for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house in elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party is bracing for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament amid public rage over the party’s financial ...6 hours ago -
Business - Financial Times
Japan votes in closest election in years as LDP faces ‘major headwind’
Loss of outright majority could impair Shigeru Ishiba’s ability to push through reform8 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Japan’s new PM in precarious position as country votes in tight election
Shigeru Ishiba may struggle to win majority, undermining his position as Liberal Democratic party leader. Citizens of Japan will be voting in the country’s tightest election in years on Sunday, ...12 hours ago -
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Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.12 hours ago -
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The world is watching and Japan is visiting when Ohtani's Dodgers face the Yankees in Los Angeles
Although Shohei Ohtani’s first trip to the World Series is a global sports event, it’s particularly big in Japan — and for JapanYesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Japan’s elder election: senior voters set to dominate snap poll
Demographics, surging prices and youth apathy in world’s oldest nation could weaken new PM Shigeru IshibaYesterday -
World - The New York Times
For First Time in Decades, Japan Votes in a Knife-Edge Election
The Japanese electorate seemed poised to punish the Liberal Democrats, even if it does not go so far as to hand power to the opposition.7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
30M early votes cast ahead of Election Day
More than 30 million early votes have been cast so far in the general election, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. Nearly 15 million of those ballots were cast in person, data ...Yesterday -
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Vote-weary Bulgarians face a seventh general election in just over 3 years
Bulgarians will cast ballots on Sunday in the seventh general elections in just over three years as their country faces growing political instability that might further enhance the popularity of ...2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Japan's ruling party may struggle in Sunday's vote, but its decades of dominance won't end
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling party, dogged by corruption scandals and plunging support for his weeks-old government, faces its toughest challenge in decades in Sunday’s ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Majorities back early voting, voter verification: Gallup
Large majorities of Americans back photo ID laws for voting and rules that allow people to vote early, according to a new Gallup poll. The poll found 84 percent of Americans back having “all ...2 days ago -
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Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Even with a record fifth of all election candidates being women, political parties in Japan are struggling to address the country’s gender gap in politics.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
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 ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Tokyo Metro shares surge 45% on debut after Japan's largest IPO in six years
The IPO offered 2.32 billion shares for a price of 1,200 yen apiece, valuing the offering at 348.6 billion yen ($2.3 billion)4 days ago -
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Majority of Americans are stressed by the election, survey finds. Here's how to cope.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Alien: Romulus Will Release On VHS, Something No Major Studio Has Done In 18 Years
It's apparently been 18 years since a major studio has released a movie on VHS, but that drought will be broken when Alien: Romulus comes out for the outdated platform on December 3. That's right: ...5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
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.5 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Moldova leader decries vote meddling after slim majority backs joining the E.U.
A slim majority of 50.39% voted “yes” in Moldova’s crunch referendum on European Union accession, preliminary results showed, after President Maia Sandu said that Sunday’s twin votes had been ...5 days ago -
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Politics - NBC News
Will the polls be more accurate this election year?
Major poll providers across the country are tweaking their methods to ensure better accuracy ahead of the 2024 general election, after former President Trump's surprise win in 2016, and President ...6 days ago -
Politics - NBC News
Some states make major changes to speed up Election Day vote count
As Election Day approaches, states like Michigan are changing their laws to speed up the process of counting ballots so that election results are available sooner. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster ...October 19 -
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Polls show an election that could be the 'closest since Bush v. Gore'
There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.October 19 -
Politics - The Hill
Democrats eye voting rights bill as first priority in House majority
FREEPORT, N.Y. — A top House Democrat said this week that if the party wins the majority, its first priority in the next Congress will be election integrity — an issue that’s been front-and-center ...October 19 -
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Woman living in UK for 22 years faces deportation
Amika Brown says she became a British citizen in 2019.October 18 -
World - The Guardian
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted?
Corruption scandals, an economic crisis and widespread leader dissatisfaction have dogged the party yet it remains in contention. All eyes are now on whether it will secure a majority. Bruised by ...October 17 -
Business - CNBC
Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe
Intel products have been recommended for a security review by a trade group in China which alleges they pose vulnerabilities and risks to national security.October 17 -
World - ABC News
Aging farmers face extreme temperatures as they struggle to maintain Japan's rice crop
In the remote village of Kamimomi in Japan’s western Okayama Prefecture, a small group of rice farmers began their most recent harvest in sweltering heat, two weeks sooner than usualOctober 17 -
Top stories - NBC News
Intel faces headwinds in China as trade body calls for security probe
Intel products sold in China have been recommended for a security review by local officials who allege that the U.S. chipmaker poses “serious risks” to national security.October 17 -
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China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises
China’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade ...October 16 -
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Autistic girl faces 'frustrating' one-year wait to get tooth out
Maisie's father says his daughter's toothache is putting her off food and taking her out of school.October 15 -
World - Financial Times
Ishiba’s election gamble: Japan’s PM fights to keep LDP on track
Reduced majority could impair the prime minister’s ability to tackle economic and demographic challengesOctober 15 -
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Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election
Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary electionOctober 15