Syria Chooses Its First Parliament Since End of Civil War
Syrians are voting indirectly, and President Ahmed al-Shara is appointing a third of the lawmakers. Still, some see this as a step forward after decades of dictatorship.
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Andrej Babis Likely to Return as Czech Prime Minister After Parliamentary Win
The party of Andrej Babis, a billionaire and a skeptic of military support to Ukraine, prevailed in parliamentary elections by focusing on the economy.
Ex-Prime Minister Set to Return to Power in Czech Republic
The party of Andrej Babis, a billionaire and a skeptic of military support to Ukraine, prevailed in parliamentary elections by focusing on the economy.
Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She?
Ms. Takaichi would be Japan’s first female prime minister in a country where women are drastically underrepresented at the highest levels of power.
Japan Is Set for Its First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s embattled governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections
The party of Andrej Babis, former leader of the Czech government, is expected to prevail in parliamentary elections that begin Friday.
Congo’s Former President Sentenced to Death in Absentia
Joseph Kabila, who was president of the Democratic Republic of Congo for 18 years, was convicted of treason by a court in Kinshasa.
What Elections in Moldova Mean for Europe
In winning parliamentary elections, Moldova’s incumbent party has kept the country on track to join the European Union, overcoming Russia’s efforts to influence the election. Jeanna Smialek, reporting from Chisinau, explains why the stakes were so high…
Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug of War Persists
Moldova’s pro-European party held onto its absolute majority in Parliament in national elections, but it still has a long road into the European Union.