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A Marxist lawmaker leads the vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake is leading Sri Lanka’s presidential election after knocking out the incumbent liberal President Ranil Wickremesinghe from the race6 minutes ago -
ABC News - World
Sri Lanka's presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated
Sri Lanka's presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for 1st time in history. Incumbent is eliminated6 minutes ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Sri Lanka election goes to historic second count
No presidential candidate got the 50% plus one required to win in the first round.1 hour ago -
Financial Times - Business
Sri Lankan election heads into run-off count with leftist outsider in the lead
Neo-Marxist Dissanayake has pledged to crack down on corruption but promised to uphold $3bn IMF bailout1 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.6 hours ago -
ABC News - World
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 upheaval16 hours ago -
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Reform UK votes to give members more control
Reform UK’s new constitution is approved in a vote at its party conference in Birmingham.21 hours ago - United Kingdom -
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 state21 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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.21 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 upheaval22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Republicans step up effort to change Nebraska voting rules to help Trump
Key figures seek to bring about winner-takes-all allocation that would give Trump all five electoral college votes. Congressional Republicans are demanding an 11th-hour change to Nebraska’s ...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 -
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 ...Yesterday -
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 ballotYesterday -
ABC News - World
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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Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia begin early in-person voting
Voters in Minnesota, South Dakota and Virginia lined up to fill out their 2024 ballots in person on Friday. CBS News' Natalie Brand is on the ground in the Old Dominion state.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
The Hill - Politics
8 Democrats vote to ax Biden’s EV rule
Eight Democrats voted with House Republicans in favor of overturning a Biden administration rule that’s expected to force automakers to make a significant portion of their fleet electric. The ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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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 -
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Trump rails against Jewish Americans who don't vote for him
Former President Trump said if he doesn't win in November, "the Jewish people would really have a lot to do with that if that happens."Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Early voting begins today in Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota
Harris called for action to stop gun violence at schools during a campaign event with Oprah Winfrey last night.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Early in-person voting begins in 3 key states
Voting season has officially kicked off as Virginia, South Dakota and Minnesota have opened up their early voting options to the public.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Vote for your Champions League goal of the week
We've picked out 10 of the best Champions League goals of the week - and want you to pick your favourite.2 days ago - UEFA Champions League -
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