Tag: Elections
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, who sought Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69
LONDON -- Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland’s independence from the U.K., has died. He was...
Awash in oil money, Guyana promises cash, free tuition and other perks ahead of election
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- Guyanese President Irfaan Ali announced several perks ahead of national elections next year, including free college tuition and a one-time...
Georgia election workers settle defamation lawsuit against conservative website
ATLANTA -- Two Georgia election workers have reached a settlement in their defamation lawsuit against a Missouri-based conservative website that falsely accused them...
An ex-judge from mainland China is set to take Macao's top job. What's at stake for the casino hub?
MACAO -- Some 400 pro-establishment electors are set to approve the sole candidate for Macao’s chief executive job on Sunday, making him the...
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for 'dignity'
LAS VEGAS -- Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes...
Lithuania votes in a weekend general election with many looking for change despite good economy
VILNIUS, Lithuania -- Despite economic successes, Lithuania’s center-right coalition could be replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties when voters...