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NBC News - Top stories
Sri Lankans elect Marxist-leaning Dissanayake as president to fix economy
Sri Lankans elected Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake as new president on Sunday, putting faith in his pledge to fight corruption and bolster a fragile economic recovery following the South ...2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says "we did not want this war"
Israeli President Isaac Herzog told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Sunday that "the world has to be with" Israel.3 hours ago - Israel -
Financial Times - Business
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka election
Outsider rides anti-establishment wave with pledge to root out dynastic corruption while abiding by $3bn IMF bailout3 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Germany’s SPD leads far right in Brandenburg election
Projections suggest narrow win for Olaf Scholz’s party, fending off the AfD and offering respite for embattled chancellor3 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Sri Lanka Elects Leftist Leader Dissanayake as President
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.4 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Full interview: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"
Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Israeli President Isaac Herzog from "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a portion of which aired on Sept. 22, 2024.4 hours ago - Israel -
The Guardian - World
More than 700 national security officials endorse Kamala Harris for president
Public letter calls VP a candidate who ‘defends America’s democratic ideals’ and says Donald Trump is ‘unfit’ for job. More than 700 national security leaders and former military officials publicly ...4 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
BBC News - Top stories
Left-leaning leader wins Sri Lanka election in political paradigm shift
Anura Kumara Dissanayake beat his rivals after a historic second round of vote counting.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka's new president: Political outsider makes remarkable turnaround
The newly-elected president signals a pivot away from the unpopular old political order.6 hours ago - Sri Lanka -
The Guardian - World
Bolivia: protest march by ex-president’s supporters reflects split at heart of left
Evo Morales leads thousands of followers to La Paz to ‘save’ country from his handpicked successor turned rival. The last time Evo Morales led a cross-country march, it was to defend the ...10 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Brandenburg State Elections: What to Watch For
The far right and far left are poised to make significant gains in state voting on Sunday, possibly affecting the stability of the national government in Berlin.16 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Kenyan president visits Haiti as it grapples with future of international efforts to fight gangs
Kenya’s President William Ruto has arrived in Haiti19 hours ago -
ABC News - World
French president's office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive elections
French president's office unveils new center-right government 2 months after divisive electionsYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Ukrainian president to visit Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
He is expected to go to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant to kick off a busy week in the U.S. shoring up support for Ukraine.Yesterday - Ukraine -
Inc. - Business
Why Leaders Need to Keep Politics Out of the Workplace
As we enter a charged political season, organizations need to bring people together -- not tear them apart.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
President Joe Biden hosts world leaders at Delaware home as 2024 race heats up
Early voting began in three states yesterday as Vice President Kamala Harris campaigned in two battleground states. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is hosting world leaders at his Delaware home this ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
DUP leader pledges new approach in conference speech
Gavin Robinson says it is a time to reflect as he makes his first conference speech as DUP leader.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
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.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
The 2024 Election Is a Retreat From Ideology
Whatever the Trump-Harris election season is delivering, it isn’t a grand ideological debate.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
As President, Trump Demanded Investigations of Foes. He Often Got Them.
He has threatened to target his perceived enemies if elected again. A look at his time in the White House shows how readily he could do so.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
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 -
The New York Times - World
Senior Hezbollah Leader Is Killed in Beirut in Israeli Airstrike
The attack, which Lebanese officials said killed at least 14 and injured more than 60, stoked fears Israel is driving toward a full-blown war on its northern border, even as the fight in Gaza goes on.Yesterday - Israel -
The New York Times - Top stories
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 -
The Hill - Politics
NAACP president calls on Robinson to suspend campaign
The head of the NAACP is calling on North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R) to suspend his gubernatorial campaign after a report unveiled racist comments he allegedly made on a porn site's ...2 days ago -
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.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Stevie Wonder planning pre-election tour
Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder recently announced a 10-stop tour across the U.S. ahead of Election Day, now less than two months away. The concert tour — dubbed "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Panthers-Raiders game marks a first for the NFL with two women presidents at the helm
Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman and Las Vegas Raiders President Sandra Douglass Morgan are the only two female presidents out of the NFL's 32 teams.2 days ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Mexico president blames U.S. for surging cartel violence
Two warring factions of the Sinaloa cartel appear to be fighting for power since two of its leaders were arrested in the U.S.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
'It was already written.' How USC center Jonah Monheim became the Trojans' leader
USC center Jonah Monheim played out of position for years to help the team. Now he is expertly directing the Trojans' offensive line at a key time.2 days ago -