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10:39am, 2nd August, 2019

Puerto Rico's leadership up in the air hours before governor to step down

Hours before Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló is due to resign on Friday after 12 days of street protests, the 3.2 million residents of the bankrupt U.S. territory remained unclear about who would succeed him.

Kim Jong Un consolidates power as North Korea shuffles leadership

12:26am, 12th April, 2019

World

Kim Jong Un consolidates power as North Korea shuffles leadership

In one of the biggest leadership shake-ups in years, North Korea named a new nominal head of state and a new premier, and gave leader Kim Jong Un a new title, state media reported on Friday, moves analysts said solidify Kim's grip on power.

7:16pm, 11th April, 2019

World

Venezuela leadership issue still blocking IMF, World Bank aid

International Monetary Fund and World Bank shareholders are still undecided on whether to recognize Venezuelan opposition chief Juan Guaido as the country's leader, the institutions said on Thursday.

White House widens leadership purge at Homeland Security: source

11:59am, 9th April, 2019

Politics

White House widens leadership purge at Homeland Security: source

The White House plans to remove more top leaders of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), an official familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump dissatisfied by their ability to advance his immigration crackdown.

3:09pm, 24th October, 2018

UK

PM May receives show of loyalty after talk of leadership challenge

British Prime Minister Theresa May received a show of support from her Conservative Party on Wednesday at a meeting in parliament, shifting the focus away from talk of an imminent leadership challenge over her Brexit strategy.

Veteran Labour MP brands party leadership a 'force for anti-Semitism'

1:40pm, 30th August, 2018

UK

Veteran Labour MP brands party leadership a 'force for anti-Semitism'

One of the longest-serving lawmakers in Britain's opposition Labour Party has attacked its leadership for becoming "a force for anti-Semitism" and said he will no longer vote with the party in parliament.

New Australian PM promises stability after decade of 'revolving door' leadership

4:02am, 24th August, 2018

World

New Australian PM promises stability after decade of 'revolving door' leadership

Incoming Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised generational change in the warring Liberal party on Friday, seeking to end an internecine battle that has scarred the conservative government ahead of an election due by May 2019.

Australian PM's rival cleared to remain in parliament ahead of expected leadership vote

8:50pm, 23rd August, 2018

World

Australian PM's rival cleared to remain in parliament ahead of expected leadership vote

The Australian lawmaker vying to oust Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was on Friday declared eligible to remain in parliament by the country's senior legal adviser, removing one obstacle to him contesting an expected leadership ballot later in t...

Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot

2:14am, 23rd August, 2018

World

Australian PM refuses to cede power, offers possible second leadership ballot

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull stubbornly clung to power on Thursday as senior ministers deserted him, saying he would hold a second leadership vote on Friday only if he received a letter signed by the majority of the ruling party.

Australian PM faces new leadership challenge from conservative rival

10:23pm, 21st August, 2018

World

Australian PM faces new leadership challenge from conservative rival

A second challenge to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's leadership loomed on Wednesday, a day after Turnbull rejected the resignations of seven Cabinet members who had backed a rival who is openly preparing a new bid.

Australia’s opposition Labor sitting pretty as PM’s leadership appears doomed

4:51am, 21st August, 2018

World

Australia’s opposition Labor sitting pretty as PM’s leadership appears doomed

Australia's opposition Labor Party looks to be in the envious position of having to do little to ensure victory in the next election after Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a damaging leadership challenge on Tuesday.

Australian prime minister wins leadership challenge

8:35pm, 20th August, 2018

World

Australian prime minister wins leadership challenge

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge by Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton on Tuesday, a government official said, which came after weeks of speculation and falling opinion poll ratings.

China revamps national technology leadership group, tech shares rise

12:49am, 9th August, 2018

World

China revamps national technology leadership group, tech shares rise

China has revamped a national leadership group charged with planning and studying its key technological development strategies, signaling potential policy shifts are underway as its technological ambitions fueled a backlash abroad.

Thyssenkrupp leadership vacuum revives restructuring hopes

2:47am, 17th July, 2018

Business

Thyssenkrupp leadership vacuum revives restructuring hopes

Thyssenkrupp shares were indicated 3.4 percent higher early on Tuesday as analysts expect a deeper restructuring of the German submarines-to-elevators conglomerate after the resignation of its chairman.

Thyssenkrupp faces leadership turmoil as chairman quits

12:03pm, 16th July, 2018

Business

Thyssenkrupp faces leadership turmoil as chairman quits

The chairman of embattled German industrial group Thyssenkrupp resigned on Monday, following the company's chief executive out the door under pressure from activist shareholders pushing for radical restructuring of the group.

North Korea shakes up military leadership ahead of Trump summit: U.S. official

11:00pm, 3rd June, 2018

World

North Korea shakes up military leadership ahead of Trump summit: U.S. official

WASHINGTON/SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea's top three military officials have been removed from their posts, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday, a move analysts said could support efforts by the North's young leader to jump-start economic...