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Namibia votes and could have its first female leader. But election upsets have shaken the region
A woman who joined Namibia’s independence movement in the 1970s is a strong contender to become its first female leader as the country votes in a presidential electionWorld - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
Thune elected Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election
The leaders of major technology companies are making overtures to former President Trump as Election Day nears and the Republican candidate appears in solid position in the final days of the race. ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Britain's Conservative Party elects Kemi Badenoch as leader
Kemi Badenoch is now the first Black woman to lead a major British political party.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
World leaders congratulate Trump on election win
Congratulations are flowing in from world leaders for President-elect Trump following his win in the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Harris. The well wishes came from key allies that ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
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German opposition leader Merz calls for snap elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces growing pressure from politicians and business to commit to January voteWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
House GOP to elect leaders: Races to watch
House Republicans are set to have some surprises in their internal leadership elections for the 119th Congress on Wednesday, along with several competitive races for lower-ranking leadership roles. ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as majority leader
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was chosen as the next majority leader of the Senate, succeeding Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the GOP’s Senate leader. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on Thune’s rise ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
John Thune elected Senate majority leader
President-elect Donald Trump did not endorse a candidate to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican leader.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
John Thune on winning Senate majority leader election
South Dakota Sen. John Thune addressed reporters on Capitol Hill after being elected to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader. David Yaffe-Bellany, a crypto and technology ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Sri Lankan Leader’s Leftist Coalition Wins Elections
The National People’s Power won a parliamentary election that will allow the country’s new president to unroll his reform agenda, including broader welfare assistance.World - The New York Times - November 15 -
Somaliland opposition leader wins presidential election
The opposition leader in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland won last week’s electionWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
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Greece's leftist Syriza party elects new leader
Syriza, the left-wing party which once governed Greece, has elected a new leader after a year of internal turmoil and diminishing popularityWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
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Is Namibia going to elect its first female leader?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the candidate for the dominant Swapo party but its popularity has waned.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Tory leadership election live: Kemi Badenoch elected new Conservative leader
Badenoch says Tories need ‘a clear plan to change this country by changing the way that government works’. Here are the results from previous Conservative leadership contests, and from the final ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
As Election Nears, Foreign Leaders Fear ‘a Vacuum’ in American Leadership
President Biden hosted his final pre-election international visitor in the Oval Office, where the talk focused on the Middle East and Europe. But uncertainty in the United States hung over the ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Maia Sandu said she would be president for all, after a run-off against a rival backed by a pro-Russian party.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election
From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election
EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Live updates: Johnson nominated for Speaker, Thune elected Senate GOP leader
Republicans in the House and Senate elected their leaders Wednesday after securing a trifecta — winning the House, Senate and White House — in last week's election. In the Senate, Sen. John Thune ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
John Thune elected as Senate Republican leader to succeed McConnell
Senate Republicans returned to Washington for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be the new party leader in the chamber.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
John Thune elected Senate Republican leader as Mitch McConnell steps down
South Dakota Sen. John Thune has been elected to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the upper chamber's Republican leader. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
John Thune elected Senate majority leader in rebuke to Trump allies
Elon Musk was among those pushing for Florida senator Rick Scott to get top jobBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
Watch live: House GOP leaders speak after Trump visit, elections
House Republicans are set to hold a press conference on Wednesday afternoon following President-elect Trump's visit to Capitol Hill. The GOP is likely to be taking a victory lap, as House ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Senate Republicans elect John Thune as next majority leader
South Dakota senator who serves as the minority whip will replace Mitch McConnell in January. John Thune , a Republican senator for South Dakota, will become the new Senate majority leader ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
John Thune of South Dakota Elected as Next Senate Majority Leader
Senator John Thune of South Dakota emerged victorious over a right-wing, MAGA-backed challenge from Senator Rick Scott of Florida.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader
President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
