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Shinawatra wins parliamentary vote to become Thailand's next prime minister

World Aug 16

Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest prime minister, extends divisive dynasty

By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press

World May 28

Garry Conille, UNICEF's Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, looks on during an interview with Reuters, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti January 27, 2023. Photo by Ralph Tedy Erol/Reuters
Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs

The long-awaited move announced Tuesday evening comes as gangs continue to terrorize the capital of Port-au-Prince, opening fire in once peaceful neighborhoods and using heavy machinery to demolish several police stations and prisons.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

World May 27

A demonstrator shouts from a police bus during an anti-government protest demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in Yerevan, Armenia May 27, 2024. Photo by Hayk Baghdasaryan/Photolure via REUTERS
Protests shut streets in Armenia’s capital, roads in other parts to demand the prime minister resign

The demonstrations are spearheaded by Bagrat Galstanyan, a high-ranking cleric in the Armenian Apostolic Church and archbishop of the Tavush diocese in Armenia's northeast, where the returned villages are located.

By Associated Press

World May 17

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico attends a European Union and Western Balkans leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 13, 2023. Photo by Johanna Geron/REUTERS
Slovak prime minister remains in serious condition after assassination attempt

Another operation was performed on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico two days after an assassination attempt on his life. Fico, 59, is in serious condition from being shot multiple times.

By Petr David Josek, Associated Press

World May 15

FILE PHOTO: SMER-SSD party election campaign rally, in Banovce nad Bebravou
Who is Robert Fico, the populist Slovak prime minister wounded in a shooting?

Having previously served twice as prime minister, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2018, the 59-year-old's third term made him the longest-serving head of government in Slovakia's history.

By Justin Spike, Associated Press

May 10

Croatia conservative leader Plenkovic appointed as prime minister-designate for third term

By Associated Press

Plenkovic's ruling Croatian Democratic Union won the most votes at last month's parliamentary vote in the European Union nation, but not enough to stay in power on their own.

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Apr 19

Croatia’s top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister after inconclusive election

By Darko Bandic, Associated Press

Croatia's Constitutional Court has banned President Zoran Milanović from becoming prime minister in case his center-left party manages to garner a majority after this week's highly contested parliamentary election.

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Nov 07

Portugal’s prime minister resigns as his government is involved in a corruption investigation

By Helena Alves, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has resigned as his government is involved in a widespread corruption probe. The announcement sent a shock wave through the normally tranquil politics of the European Union member.

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Oct 24

Lebanon PM visits troops at the country’s tense southern border with Israel

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister has visited troops deployed near the border with Israel and U.N. peacekeepers as Hezbollah militants and Israeli troops clash for a third week.

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Oct 14

Conservative party leader Christopher Luxon elected as New Zealand’s prime minister

By Nick Perry, Associated Press

Conservative former businessman Christopher Luxon will be New Zealand’s next prime minister after winning a decisive election victory Saturday. People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.

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