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'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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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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 - 3d -
Belarus releases American woman who was detained last month
President Alexander Lukashenko, often dubbed "Europe's last dictator," offered to free Anastassia Nuhfer whose arrest was linked to protests in 2020, a source told the AP.CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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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 - 4d -
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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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Putin ally Lukashenko to cement grip on Belarus in ‘sham’ elections
President has deepened reliance on Moscow since Russia’s invasion of UkraineFinancial Times - 6d -
Chelsea's Lawrence expects 'battle' with Arsenal
Chelsea and Canada defender Ashley Lawrence has said the upcoming London derby against Arsenal will be a "tough battle" and a "really good test" for her side after an unbeaten start to the season.ESPN - 6d -
‘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 - Jan. 23 -
Here Are Trump’s Expected Executive Orders
The president moved swiftly in his first hours in office, signing a slew of executive orders in front of a roaring crowd and then in the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Poland wants the EU focused on security. Its border with Belarus highlights the challenges
Poland’s presidency of the European Union is firmly focused on securityABC News - Jan. 20 -
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Vivek Ramaswamy expected to depart DOGE
Trump's choice to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency is expected to announce a gubernatorial campaign after the new administration begins.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
An imprisoned Nobel laureate underscores human rights abuses in Belarus
Ales Bialiatski, a human rights advocate who won the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, is serving a 10-year prison sentence in Belarus and is one of hundreds of its political prisonersABC News - Jan. 19 -
Pence expected to attend Trump inauguration
Former Vice President Mike Pence is planning to attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, a source familiar with his plans told The Hill. Pence will likely be one of many current and ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Starbucks Expecting Job Cuts by March
Starbucks said it expects to eliminate jobs, without affecting in-store teams, as part of its broader effort to operate more efficiently.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
December jobs report exceeds expectations
The labor market came in much hotter than expected in the final jobs report of President Biden's administration. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
More dangerous winds expected in California
As wildfires continue to spread in Southern California, the worst of the heavy winds haven't even arrived. Lonnie Quinn takes a look at what comes next.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Lions expect Montgomery to be ready for playoffs
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he expects veteran running back David Montgomery, who suffered an MCL injury in the Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills and has been sidelined the past three ...ESPN - Jan. 7 -
Thousands expected to pay respects to Jimmy Carter in the Capitol
Despite winter weather delays, Jimmy Carter will be moved from his home state of Georgia to Washington D.C. where he will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol before his public funeral on Thursday. NBC ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
What to expect in 2025 if economist forecasts are as bad as usual
Nobody has a crystal ball, and that’s demonstrated every year when Wall Street’s professionals hazard a guess on what to expect for the following year.MarketWatch - Jan. 4 -
WATCH: 2025 Golden Globes’ predictions and what to expect
ABC News’ Will Ganss and senior entertainment reporter at ESPN's Andscape Kelley Carter discuss the kickoff to awards season.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Biden expected to block $15bn takeover of US Steel
President set to kill Nippon Steel’s bid in one of his final acts in officeFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
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 -
Biggest financial stories of 2024 and what to expect this year
From the stock market to inflation, CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on some of the big financial stories of 2024 and what to expect in 2025.CBS News - Jan. 2
