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Israeli president feeling well after surgery for hernia
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL (BNO NEWS) — Israeli President Shimon Peres underwent successful surgery in Tel Aviv on Friday to treat a hernia which was discovered in his abdomen earlier this week,… Read more
South Africa’s polygamous president marries fourth wife
NKANDLA, SOUTH AFRICA (BNO NEWS) — South Africa’s polygamous president Jacob Zuma married a fourth wife during a private family ceremony on Friday, the presidential office confirmed. It is the… Read more
Malawian President Mutharika dies after heart attack
LILONGWE, MALAWI (BNO NEWS) — Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika died after experiencing a heart attack on Thursday, the government confirmed on Saturday. He was 78. Following the heart attack,… Read more
Macky Sall sworn in as Senegal’s president
DAKAR, SENEGAL (BNO NEWS) — The newly elected president of Senegal, Macky Sall, was sworn into office on Monday to become the country’s new leader in 12 years. He will… Read more
Hungarian President Schmitt resigns following plagiarism scandal
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (BNO NEWS) — Hungarian President Pál Schmitt on Monday told parliament he is resigning from office with immediate effect, just days after being stripped of his doctorate over… Read more
Putin wins third term as Russia’s president
MOSCOW, Russia (BNO NEWS) — Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin claimed victory after receiving nearly 65 percent of the votes during the presidential election on Sunday, according to preliminary election… Read more
French President Sarkozy joins Twitter ahead of re-election campaign
PARIS, FRANCE (BNO NEWS) — French President Nicolas Sarkozy joined the social networking website Twitter on early Wednesday morning as he prepares to launch his campaign for re-election during a… Read more
Peru’s second vice president Chehade resigns amidst corruption allegations
LIMA, PERU (BNO NEWS) — Peruvian Second Vice President Omar Chehade announced his resignation on Wednesday amidst corruption allegations involving an illegal eviction. “I have reflected over the situation and… Read more
Martin Schulz elected new president of the European Parliament
BRUSSELS (BNO NEWS) — Martin Schulz was elected as the new president of the European Parliament on Tuesday, receiving almost 58 percent of the votes. He will replace Jerzy Buzek…. Read more
Guinea-Bissau President Sanhá dies in Paris at age 64
PARIS (BNO NEWS) — Guinea-Bissau President Malam Bacai Sanhá died as a result of a long illness at a military hospital in Paris on Monday morning, officials said. He was… Read more
