BELARUS ELECTIONS
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Politics
Belarus leader Lukashenko accuses opposition of attempting to seize power
Moscow, Aug 18 (efe-epa).- Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday said the unified opposition’s creation of a coordination council was…
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Conflicts & War
Lukashenko’s stand-off with opposition digs in amid strikes in Belarus
Moscow, Aug 17 (efe-epa).- Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko and opposition campaigners remain embroiled in a stand-off with neither side willing…
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Politics
Lukashenko refuses to relinquish power despite mounting pressure
Moscow, Aug 14 (efe-epa).- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has refused to relinquish power and call new elections despite mounting pressure…
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Politics
More than 2,000 arrested in Belarus on 2nd day of protests
Moscow, Aug 11 (efe-epa).- More than 2,000 people have been arrested in Belarus during the second day of protests against…
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Politics
Lukashenko wins Belarus vote marked by arrests, suspicions of fraud
By Ignacio Ortega Moscow, Aug 9 (efe-epa).- Belarusian President Alexandr Lukashenko was reelected Sunday with 80 percent of the votes,…
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Politics
Trio of women challenge authoritarian Lukashenko in Belarus
By Ignacio Ortega Moscow, Aug 7 (efe-epa).- Three Belarusian women have allied themselves to put an end to Europe’s last…
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Politics
Lukashenko says Russia fears losing ally as Belarus vote looms
Moscow, Aug 4 (efe-epa).- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday said Russia feared losing his country as an ally just…
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Politics
Wives of arrested candidates team up in Belarus’ presidential elections
Moscow, Aug 2 (efe-epa).- Three women have teamed up in Belarus to topple long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko in the country’s…
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