Vote count underway in Sri Lanka's presidential election after years of turmoil
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Left-leaning candidate leads Sri Lanka presidential race
Anura Kumara Dissanayake has received messages of congratulations from his main rivals.1 hour ago -
The New York Times - World
Marxist Leads Presidential Vote as Sri Lanka Rejects the Old Order
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s strong showing reveals voter weariness with leadership that has led to a national economic crisis and crushing hardship for many people.1 hour ago -
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France announces new center-right government 2 months after elections
The 39-member Cabinet includes primarily ministers from French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance and the conservative Republicans.8 hours ago -
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Vote count underway in Sri Lanka's presidential election after years of turmoil
Vote counting is underway in Sri Lanka’s presidential election as it seeks to recover from the worst economic crisis and political upheaval11 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Even in this election year, undividing America is possible
Taking that first step seems daunting, but it’s simple: We need more, not fewer, real conversations.14 hours ago -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders counties to hand count all ballots
In battleground Georgia, the state election board passed new rules, including one that would require election workers to hand count ballots on election day. Some state officials are now concerned ...15 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
‘There are bad actors’: Trump’s nemesis fights to protect Georgia’s vote
Brad Raffensperger and others are fighting the operation to undermine integrity of the polls in the swing state16 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Votes being counted in Sri Lanka's first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.17 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval
Voting ends in Sri Lanka's presidential election as it seeks to recover from economic crisis and political upheaval17 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Incumbent, the Marxist and the Heir: Sri Lanka’s Tight Race for President
The country will hold its first presidential election on Saturday since its strongman president fled the country two years ago. Here are the main contenders.19 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Heavily indebted Sri Lanka votes in election to decide economic future
Millions of Sri Lankans were casting their votes on Saturday to elect a president who will face the task of bolstering the South Asian country’s fragile economic recovery following its worst ...21 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka has more women voters than men but no female presidential candidates
Women make up more than half of the voters in Sri Lanka, but in Saturday’s presidential election, not even one will be on the ballot22 hours ago -
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South Carolina restarts executions after 13 years
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause because prison officials couldn’t get the drugs needed for lethal ...Yesterday -
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Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisis
Sri Lanka begins voting in a presidential election that will decide direction of recovery from its worst economic crisisYesterday -
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How One Man’s Vote in Nebraska Could Change the Presidential Election
A single Republican state senator appears to be holding back a push by Donald J. Trump to net a potentially pivotal electoral vote even before ballots are cast.Yesterday -
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Georgia elections officials make controversial change to ballot counting
In-person early voting got underway today in three states: Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota. It comes as Vice President Harris visits battleground Georgia where today the state's ...Yesterday -
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Georgia State Election Board votes to change rules
The state that handed Trump one of his narrowest losses four years ago is immersed in election controversies months before Election Day.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board votes to require ballots be hand-counted in November
The Georgia State Election Board voted 3-2 to require counties in the presidential battleground to hand-count ballots in this November's election.Yesterday -
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Georgia Election Board Orders Hand-Counting of Ballots
Critics say the move could significantly delay the reporting of results in the battleground state and inject chaos into the post-election period.Yesterday -
NBC News - Politics
Georgia election board orders votes to be counted by hand
A newly adopted rule requires at least three election workers to hand count ballots in each precinct on election night. NBC News' Priya Sridhar explains the widespread criticism of the rule.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
South Carolina inmate Freddie Eugene Owens is set to undergo the state’s first execution in 13 years, about a year after the state obtained the necessary drugs to carry out a lethal injection. ...Yesterday -
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5 years after woman vanished, ex-boyfriend is arrested for her murder
Jordan Jarrad Law was previously arrested for allegedly using his ex-girlfriend's bank cards without permission.Yesterday -
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Georgia election board voting on hand counting ballots, other rules
The Georgia State Election Board heard comments from election workers and others in the community on several rule changes that would affect the process of counting ballots in the 2024 elections. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Georgia Election Board rules ballots must be hand counted
The Georgia Election Board ruled Friday that ballots must be hand-counted by local precincts despite concerns from election officials and opposition from some state officials. The Georgia Election ...Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional electionsYesterday -
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House passes bill to boost presidential candidate security after apparent Trump assassination attempt
The House unanimously passed a bill to boost Secret Service protection for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris after apparent assassination attempts.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Georgia elections board to consider last-minute changes, including hand-counting ballots
The Georgia election board is considering 11 change proposals brought by state Republicans, including hand-counting ballots and introducing something called "absentee ballot tracking," just one ...Yesterday -
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House votes to boost Secret Service protection for presidential, VP candidates
The House unanimously approved a bill Friday that would bolster Secret Service protection for major presidential and vice presidential candidates.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
DHS is in for a rough ride after the election, no matter who wins
Without support, our already overextended immigration system will face an overwhelming burden to implement the next president's policies.Yesterday -
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Schoolboys who sang in Benjamin Britten's choir reunite after 61 years
The boys who sang on Benjamin Britten's historic recording of War Requiem reunite, 61 years later.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Leftist takes on Sri Lanka’s elite in first vote since president was chased from palace
Frontrunner Dissanayake promises crackdown on ‘corrupt’ politicians and calls for revisiting deals with IMF and bondholders2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FedEx Cuts Full-Year Outlook After Posting Lower Profit, Revenue
FedEx’s results were dragged down by weaker-than-expected demand, particularly in the U.S. domestic package market.2 days ago