Latest in Lukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham
Sort by
1,573 items
-
'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president
After an election win which has been widely criticised as illegitimate, Alexander Lukashenko faced questions from the BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg.BBC News - 9h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
-
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 - 2d -
-
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
-
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 - 3d -
The Papers: Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'
The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.BBC News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Putin ally Lukashenko to cement grip on Belarus in ‘sham’ elections
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 5d -
'A performance and a sham': Belarusian opposition denounces election
Since the protests in 2020 the Lukashenko government has brutally repressed political opponents.BBC News - 5d -
‘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 - 5d -
Does Trump already regret winning the election?
The new administration’s honeymoon could be nonexistent.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Eye Opener: President-elect Trump to be sworn in as 47th president
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the U.S Capito. Also, bitter cold sweeps the country, forcing the inauguration ceremony indoors for ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
President-elect Trump set to be sworn in as 47th president
With temperatures in the low 20s, an alternative inaugural stage was set up inside the Capitol for President-elect Donald Trump to take the oath of office. Trump, once sworn in, is expected to ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Ernie Els wins season-opening Mitsubishi Electric for seventh PGA Tour Champions title
KA’UPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii — Ernie Els won the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Saturday for his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 6-under 66 to beat Bernard Langer, ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 19 -
Official portraits of President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect Vance released
Trump and Vance are each wearing blue suits and blue ties, standing in front of an American flag.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Tech giants to attend President-elect Trump's inauguration
TikTok's CEO has joined a growing list of tech industry giants, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who will be attending President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Lawyers of detained South Korean president say he will reject questioning by investigators
Lawyers representing South Korea’s impeached president say he will refuse further questioning after being detained by anti-corruption officials over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last ...ABC News - Jan. 16 -
President Biden Is Bowing Out After One Term. He’s Not the First.
Other American presidents have faced the delicate challenge of bidding farewell with grace after serving only one term in the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Kings win seventh straight behind Christie's ‘contagious' energy
The Sacramento Kings won their seventh consecutive game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, improving to 7-1 under interim coach Doug Christie.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13 -
Biden refuses to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's elected president
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term as president, despite widespread doubts over the legitimacy of the country's election results. Many world leaders, like President ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term
The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Maduro sworn in for 3rd term despite outcry over Venezuela's election
President-elect Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected as President Nicolas Maduro takes the oath of office for a third six-year term.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
-
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Driver charged with killing Gaudreau brothers pleads not guilty, rejects 35-year prison term
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Congress certifies President-elect Trump's victory in the 2024 election
Congress certified the 2024 election on Monday, with Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing the electoral count. In less than two weeks, President-elect Donald Trump will return to the U.S. ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Harris oversees certification of Trump's election win
Lawmakers gathered inside a peaceful Capitol for a joint session of Congress on Monday as Vice President Kamala Harris oversaw the certification of her defeat to President-elect Donald Trump and ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress formally certifies Trump's election win
Congress on Monday certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory, officially cementing his win over Vice President Harris ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Congress certifying Trump's 2024 election win
A joint session in Congress will usher in a certification of the 2024 election results. CBS News contributor David Becker has more.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Watch live: Harris certifies Trump's election win
Congress on Monday is set to formally certify President-elect Trump's 2024 election victory. As president of the Senate, Vice President Harris, whom Trump defeated, will oversee the process. Monday ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
If Johnson doesn’t win the Speakership, the Senate might elect our next president
If the House cannot elect a Speaker before Jan. 20, Chuck Grassley could become the acting president, and the Senate could elect a new president if Grassley were unable to serve.The Hill - Jan. 3
