TBILISI (Reuters) -U.S. data and polling firm Edison Research said on Friday the differences between its exit poll of Georgia’s parliamentary election and the official results pointed to “manipulation” of the vote, becoming the second such pollster to do so. Georgia’s electoral commission has said the ruling Georgian Dream party, …
Baca Lagi »North Korea says record test was new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea flexed its military muscle with the test of a huge new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile dubbed Hwasong-19, state media said on Friday, amid international uproar over its troops deployed to aid Russia in Ukraine. The launch on Thursday flew higher than any previous North Korean missile, …
Baca Lagi »Georgian opposition calls for more protests as exit pollster says official result ‘impossible’
TBILISI (Reuters) -Three Georgian opposition parties who allege last weekend’s election was rigged called for streets protests next Monday as an exit pollster said the official result, which gave victory to the ruling Georgian Dream party, was “statistically impossible”. Global market research and data firm HarrisX, which carried out an …
Baca Lagi »Trudeau says global impact of Ukraine war is worsening with time
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The war in Ukraine is hurting the entire world and the longer it goes on, the worse the consequences will be for everyone, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday. Trudeau made his remarks at a time when the United States and its allies accuse Chinese …
Baca Lagi »Sheriffs push Trump’s ‘migrant crime’ message with scant evidence
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Richard Jones is one of the most outspoken sheriffs in America when it comes to illegal immigration and crime, echoing themes pushed by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential campaign as the Republican tries to win back the White House. Jones has been sheriff for two decades …
Baca Lagi »North Korea leader says longest ICBM test ‘appropriate military action’ against enemies
SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea said it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile on Thursday, upgrading what it called the “world’s most powerful strategic weapon”, as Seoul warned Pyongyang could get missile technology from Russia for helping with the war in Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was on hand and …
Baca Lagi »North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile, South Korea says
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea fired a suspected long-range ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch, at a sharply raised angle, was …
Baca Lagi »At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say
MAPUTO (Reuters) – At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations. Protests broke out before and after Mozambique’s electoral commission announced that ruling party Frelimo had …
Baca Lagi »Factbox-Moldova’s presidential run-off: who are the two candidates?
CHISINAU (Reuters) – Moldova holds the second round of its presidential election on Sunday, pitting the incumbent, pro-Western President Maia Sandu, against former prosecutor general Alexandr Stoianoglo. Sandu won 42.49% in the first round, while Stoianoglo received 25.9%. Here are some key facts about the two candidates. MAIA SANDU Sandu …
Baca Lagi »Opinion: Teens need help in determining fact from fiction on social media
In 1987, during my first stint teaching a college class in journalism, I advised students to read a daily newspaper to stay abreast of the news. Some weren’t happy when I advised against getting their news from the free weekly community paper that showed up in their driveway, which was …
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