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Australia swears in new Labor PM ahead of Quad meeting
Albanese claimed victory on Saturday night in the federal election, ending the coalition's hold on power for nearly nine years.
Mon May 23 2022
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Salman takes Saudi throne with continuity pledge
New Saudi King Salman vowed to keep his conservative, oil-rich Muslim kingdom on a steady course and moved to cement his hold on power.
Sat Jan 24 2015
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Thai army chief chosen as prime minister
Thailand's junta-picked national assembly on Thursday chose coup leader General Prayut Chan-O-Cha as prime minister in a one-horse race that entrenches the military's hold on power.
Thu Aug 21 2014