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Polls close in Benin with finance minister expected to win election
Former President Patrice Talon has stepped down after two five-year terms.
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Peter Magyar wins Hungary election, unseating Viktor Orban after 16 years
Centre-right Tisza party wins two-thirds majority in parliament that would allow it to amend constitution.
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Lebanese govt politically present, operationally absent': PM accuses Israel of violating int'l law'
François Picard is pleased to welcome Jad Shahrour, journalist and Spokesperson at the Samir Kassir Foundation. Amid Israeli military operations across Lebanon, international negotiations and a ceasefire…
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“We have liberated Hungary” proclaims Peter Magyar, Viktor Orban concedes defeat
The pro-European conservative Peter Magyar won the legislative elections in Hungary on Sunday, probably with a two-thirds supermajority which should give him a free hand...
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Hungarian election-winner Magyar says country ‘liberated’, Orban concedes defeat
The outgoing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday’s election and congratulated his opponent Peter Magyar during a brief speech at his campaign headquarters. The election saw…
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Benin holds presidential election amid deteriorating security situation
Benin is facing harsh economic conditions and security challenges that its new leader will have to address.
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Polls close in Hungary as PM Orban faces crunch election
Turnout reached 77.8 percent at 6:30pm, above the previous record of a total of 70.5 percent for the 2002 elections.
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Hungarian turnout hits record high in crucial vote that could end Orban regime
Turnout in a high-stakes election pitting far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban against centre-right challenger Peter Magyar on Sunday hit a record high 66 percent in the early afternoon.
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Peruvians head to the polls amid political chaos and rising crime
Peruvians head to the polls on Sunday in a crowded and unpredictable presidential election, with crime-weary voters set to choose their ninth leader in a decade, in a context of deep frustration over…
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Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president
New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
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Peru holds presidential election amid a decade of political tumult
In the span of a decade, Peru has seen nine presidents come and go. How has that affected this year's presidential race?
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban struggling for political survival ahead of vote
Hungarian prime minister and his Fidesz party face first closely contested polls in Sunday's parliamentary election.
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