Your Tuesday Briefing: A Runoff in Turkey
Also, Thailand’s opposition parties agreed to form a coalition.
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Mexico’s Lavish Presidential Plane Arrives at Its New Home in Tajikistan
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the president of Mexico, who had called the jet an example of excess, had spent years trying to find a suitor for it.
4 Takeaways from Turkey’s Nail-Biting Presidential Election
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is headed for his — and his country’s — first presidential runoff vote. But the first round showed the longtime leader’s continued strength.
One Secret to a Latin American Party’s Dominance: Buying Votes
In Paraguay, the Colorado Party has held power for seven decades. On Election Day, it rounds up Indigenous people and pays them for their votes.
Erdogan Faces Runoff in Turkish Presidential Election
After two decades in power, a struggling Recep Tayyip Erdogan has two more weeks to persuade Turkish voters that he should continue as president.
Your Monday Briefing: Thailand Votes for Change
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Zelensky Meets With German Leaders After Their Massive Weapons Pledge
The two nations are trying to improve cooperation after a year marred by diplomatic spats over Berlin’s sluggish response to Ukrainian pleas for military aid.
Thailand’s Election: What to Watch and What’s at Stake
The vote is seen as a referendum on the military, which has ruled Thailand for nine years. Results could determine the path for democracy in the country.
Calgary’s New Mayor Says Her City Is More Than an Oil Town
Jyoti Gondek wants to prepare Alberta’s largest city for a future in which oil and gas are no longer a major part of the world’s energy mix.
Erdogan Amassed Power in Turkey. He Could Still Lose This Election.
Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has tilted the political playing field in his favor over the past two decades, concentrating power in his own hands. Still, he faces a stiff challenge in Sunday’s election.