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Min Aung Hlaing was chosen by the lower house in a vote that moves the coup leader nearer to assuming civilian leadership.
Published Mar 31, 2026, 2:22 AM EDT | WFMZZ
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was elected a vice-president by the lower house, parliament officials said. The result brings the coup leader closer to becoming the country’s civilian leader.
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Observers and NGOs have raised concerns that Sunday’s Hungarian presidential election is occurring on an “uneven playing field.” Nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban is facing popular challenger Peter...
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President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that U.S. forces deployed near Iran would remain stationed in the area until a 'real agreement' is reached. His remark comes as...
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In the Romanian town of Odorheiu Secuiesc, where most residents are ethnic Hungarians, Teresia Hadhazi says she hopes her vote will support nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban. She...
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Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes, with sports authorities issuing a direct warning to trolls: you are being watched. The message is aimed at anyone...
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The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing stood at $20 million. One winner in Delaware won $231 million in the April 6 drawing; check your tickets to see if...
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Oil prices climbed and stocks fell Thursday as fears grew that a nascent US‑Iran ceasefire could collapse after Tehran threatened to resume hostilities following a major Israeli bombardment...
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For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in Lehigh County, here’s what sold for $500,000 or under during the week of March 30 to April 5. Below...
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Notre Dame-Green Pond, which had struggled recently against the perennial Tigers, traveled to Northwestern Lehigh on Tuesday. The Crusaders scored the first seven runs and then held off...
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