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Far-Right Pro-Russian Populist Takes Surprise Lead In Romania Elections
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu surged unexpectedly in Romania's presidential election, pulling ahead of the pro-European prime minister with more than 98 percent of votes counted Monday and looking all but certain to advance to a runoff.
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No-Confidence Vote Brings Down Romania's Liberal Government
The Romanian government of liberal Prime Minister Florin Citu was brought down by a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, threatening to plunge the country into fresh political instability.
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Romania's Ruling Left Sinks Own Government
Romania's ruling left on Wednesday took the extraordinary step of torpedoing its own government with a no-confidence motion in the prime minister following a power struggle.
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Names New Prime Minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Friday named social-democrat Sorin Grindeanu as the nation's new Prime Minister, bringing to a close weeks of uncertainty since the left won a parliamentary vote on December 11.
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Romania's First Female, Muslim Prime Minister Rejected
Romania's president sparked fresh political turmoil Tuesday after rejecting a proposal by the election-winning leftist party to name the EU country's first female and first Muslim prime minister.
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Romanian Prime Minister Says First Loan To Moldova Has Been Paid
Romania's prime minister says his country has paid 60 million euros ($68 million) to Moldova, the first part of a larger loan, and urged the government to continue making reforms.
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Romanian PM Quits Over Club Blaze, But Protesters Unsatisfied
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta resigned Wednesday, after a deadly nightclub blaze prompted mass demonstrations, but his move failed to stop tens of thousands from taking to the streets for a second night.
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Romanian PM Quits Amid Sleaze Scandal, Nightclub Blaze Fallout
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta, mired in a corruption scandal, resigned today following a deadly nightclub blaze, a day after more than 20,000 people rallied in Bucharest to demand he step down.
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Bucharest Club Fire Turns Political as Rally Demands PM's Ouster
More than 20,000 people rallied in Bucharest Tuesday demanding Romania's prime minister resign over a deadly nightclub fire that claimed 32 lives.
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Romanian Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta survived a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, barely a week since the start of his trial on wide-ranging corruption charges.
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Romanian PM Victor Ponta Temporarily Vacates Post for Health Reasons
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta, who is under investigation for money laundering and tax evasion, announced today he was temporarily stepping aside for health reasons.
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Surprise Presidential Victory for Romania's Klaus Iohannis
Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta conceded defeat in a presidential runoff against his conservative opponent Klaus Iohannis, who secured a clear victory, early results released on Monday showed.
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Romania PM and Rival Neck-and-Neck in Presidential Runoff: Exit Polls
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta and his conservative opponent Klaus Iohannis were neck-and-neck in a presidential runoff vote, exit polls showed Sunday.
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Romanian PM Victor Ponta Tipped to Clinch Presidential Run-Off
Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta looks set to clinch the presidency on Sunday in a run-off election in the corruption-plagued ex-communist state, despite fears that he may reverse key reforms.
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Romania to Vote for New Leader; Corruption Ignored
Romanians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new leader as President Traian Basescu steps down after 10 years. Prime Minister Victor Ponta is favored to win over challengers who include a city mayor and a glamorous lawyer. Here's a look at this Balkan nation's vote:
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Far-Right Pro-Russian Populist Takes Surprise Lead In Romania Elections
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu surged unexpectedly in Romania's presidential election, pulling ahead of the pro-European prime minister with more than 98 percent of votes counted Monday and looking all but certain to advance to a runoff.
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No-Confidence Vote Brings Down Romania's Liberal Government
The Romanian government of liberal Prime Minister Florin Citu was brought down by a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, threatening to plunge the country into fresh political instability.
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Romania's Ruling Left Sinks Own Government
Romania's ruling left on Wednesday took the extraordinary step of torpedoing its own government with a no-confidence motion in the prime minister following a power struggle.
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Romanian President Klaus Iohannis Names New Prime Minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Friday named social-democrat Sorin Grindeanu as the nation's new Prime Minister, bringing to a close weeks of uncertainty since the left won a parliamentary vote on December 11.
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Romania's First Female, Muslim Prime Minister Rejected
Romania's president sparked fresh political turmoil Tuesday after rejecting a proposal by the election-winning leftist party to name the EU country's first female and first Muslim prime minister.
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Romanian Prime Minister Says First Loan To Moldova Has Been Paid
Romania's prime minister says his country has paid 60 million euros ($68 million) to Moldova, the first part of a larger loan, and urged the government to continue making reforms.
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Romanian PM Quits Over Club Blaze, But Protesters Unsatisfied
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta resigned Wednesday, after a deadly nightclub blaze prompted mass demonstrations, but his move failed to stop tens of thousands from taking to the streets for a second night.
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Romanian PM Quits Amid Sleaze Scandal, Nightclub Blaze Fallout
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta, mired in a corruption scandal, resigned today following a deadly nightclub blaze, a day after more than 20,000 people rallied in Bucharest to demand he step down.
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Bucharest Club Fire Turns Political as Rally Demands PM's Ouster
More than 20,000 people rallied in Bucharest Tuesday demanding Romania's prime minister resign over a deadly nightclub fire that claimed 32 lives.
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Romanian Prime Minister Survives No Confidence Vote
Romania's embattled Prime Minister Victor Ponta survived a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, barely a week since the start of his trial on wide-ranging corruption charges.
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Romanian PM Victor Ponta Temporarily Vacates Post for Health Reasons
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta, who is under investigation for money laundering and tax evasion, announced today he was temporarily stepping aside for health reasons.
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Surprise Presidential Victory for Romania's Klaus Iohannis
Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta conceded defeat in a presidential runoff against his conservative opponent Klaus Iohannis, who secured a clear victory, early results released on Monday showed.
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Romania PM and Rival Neck-and-Neck in Presidential Runoff: Exit Polls
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta and his conservative opponent Klaus Iohannis were neck-and-neck in a presidential runoff vote, exit polls showed Sunday.
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Romanian PM Victor Ponta Tipped to Clinch Presidential Run-Off
Romania's Prime Minister Victor Ponta looks set to clinch the presidency on Sunday in a run-off election in the corruption-plagued ex-communist state, despite fears that he may reverse key reforms.
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Romania to Vote for New Leader; Corruption Ignored
Romanians go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new leader as President Traian Basescu steps down after 10 years. Prime Minister Victor Ponta is favored to win over challengers who include a city mayor and a glamorous lawyer. Here's a look at this Balkan nation's vote:
