Russian Meddling Fails to Swing a Pivotal Election in Europe
Moldova’s pro-European party was set for a majority in Parliament, in a vote widely seen as a showdown between Europe and Russia.
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For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U.
Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.
Russia Steps Up Provocations in Europe, Alarming Leaders There
European officials fear that Moscow is escalating its antagonism of Europe as U.S. support recedes. A focus of worry now: election interference in Moldova.
Argentina’s President Vowed to Fix Its Economy. Then Came a Crisis.
President Javier Milei slashed inflation and spending, but it wasn’t enough to stave off an economic crisis. President Trump has offered him a lifeline.
Sarkozy Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Seek Libyan Money and Sentenced to Prison
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was found guilty of plotting to finance his 2007 election bid with help from the government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi.
Sarkozy Guilty of Conspiracy to Seek Libyan Money for 2007 Campaign
Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, was convicted of plotting to fund his election bid with help from the government of Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi. Mr. Sarkozy was acquitted on other charges.
Malawi President Concedes Election to His Predecessor
The concession from President Lazarus Chakwera came despite reports of irregularities at the polls. Final results showed that Peter Mutharika had won nearly 57 percent of the vote.
Peter Mutharika Set to Return to Power in Malawi
Peter Mutharika, an 85-year-old Yale-educated law professor, looked on course to defeat the incumbent, Lazarus Chakwera.
The Fleeting Fantasy of a King Who Would Return to Save Nepal
Fury at the country’s politicians had led earlier this year to a failed royalist uprising, which may have been an unheeded warning of the popular discontent that exploded on the streets this month.
What to Know About Malawi’s Presidential Election
The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday.