General secretary António Guterres congratulated the Lebanese people for the approval of the elections, the first elections since the devastating explosions in the Beirut port area in 2020, which killed more than 200 people, and exacerbated an economic crisis that has caused food shortages, fuel and basic medicines. . “Despite the challenging circumstances, the authorities … Read more
know about Racial justice tensions cast a shadow over Louisville mayoral race | Politic notices PIPER HUDSPETH BLACKBURN, Associated Press/America Report LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — On Valentine’s Day, a man appeared in the driveway of a Louisville campaign office and shot mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg. He was not hit, a bullet grazed his sweater, but … Read more
By KEITH RIDLER-Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Republican Gov. Brad Little faces a primary challenge Tuesday from his lieutenant governor, Janice McGeachin, a Donald Trump-backed candidate who tried to seize power twice last year. when Little was out of state on business. . The intra-partisan race between Little and McGeachin is an extreme example … Read more
By SYLVIE CORBET and THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Centrist politician Elisabeth Borne was named France’s new prime minister on Monday, becoming the second woman in history to hold the post. Borne, 61, the labor minister in the previous government of French President Emmanuel Macron, succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation on Monday was … Read more
By SYLVIE CORBET and THOMAS ADAMSON Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Centrist politician Elisabeth Borne was named France’s new prime minister on Monday, becoming the second woman in history to hold the post. Borne, 61, the labor minister in the previous government of French President Emmanuel Macron, succeeds Jean Castex, whose resignation on Monday was … Read more
know about Endorsement of statesmen in the second round of the elections on May 24 Austin-area voters have one more chance to help shape the general election in November, as candidates face off in the primary runoff this month. Election day is Tuesday, May 24. Early voting begins today and ends Friday. Below is a … Read more
Democrats and Republicans agree that inflation has been the pre-eminent political issue this spring, at least until a draft ruling was leaked that suggested the Supreme Court could overturn Roe vs. Wade. The abortion issue now threatens to change the electoral calculus. But voters will also hear about crime, education, immigration and jobs before they … Read more
By MARC LEVY-Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor and a leading Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, is recovering from a stroke he said was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. Fetterman said in a statement sunday that doctors believe he is on the way to a “full … Read more
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The great vote-by-mail wave it seems to be receding as fast as it came. After tens of millions of people in the United States opted to vote by mail during the 2020 pandemic election, voters in early primary states are returning en masse to vote in … Read more
By MARC LEVY and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the leading Democrat in the state’s high-profile Senate race, suffered a stroke but is on his way to a “full recovery,” he said. his campaign on Sunday. Fetterman, 52, who confirmed that he was hospitalized all weekend, insisted … Read more
By MARC LEVY and STEVE PEOPLES Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, the leading Democrat in the state’s high-profile Senate race, suffered a stroke but is on his way to a “full recovery,” he said. his campaign on Sunday. Fetterman, 52, who confirmed that he was hospitalized all weekend, insisted … Read more
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The great vote-by-mail wave it seems to be receding as fast as it came. After tens of millions of people in the United States opted to vote by mail during the 2020 pandemic election, voters in early primary states are returning en masse to vote in … Read more
By ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s embattled prime minister officially launched his Conservative party’s campaign Sunday less than a week before the election, highlighting the country’s early success in containing the pandemic and its strong economic recovery. Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s coalition trails the centre-left Labor Party opposition in most opinion … Read more
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Dr. Scott Jensen, a vaccine skeptic and former state senator, won the support of the Minnesota Republican Party on Saturday to challenge Democratic Governor Tim Walz in the November elections, surpassing in the ninth electoral ballot with 65% of the votes. Jensen, who led on the … Read more
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Business Executive Kendall Qualls took the lead Saturday as Minnesota Republicans rallied to endorse a candidate to challenge Democratic Governor Tim Walz in the November elections. Qualls, who would become the state party’s first black gubernatorial candidate if he wins the endorsement, took the lead on … Read more
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) — Business Executive Kendall Qualls took the lead Saturday as Minnesota Republicans rallied to endorse a candidate to challenge Democratic Governor Tim Walz in the November elections. Qualls, who would become the state party’s first black gubernatorial candidate if he wins the endorsement, took the lead on … Read more