Lee Jae-myung, a liberal leader, won his party’s nomination to run for president of South Korea. He received nearly 90% of the votes in a primary held by the Democratic Party. Lee aims to reduce economic inequality and improve ties with North Korea. The 60-year-old former governor of Gyeonggi province is a favorite to win […]
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For American Jews, Trump is key figure in Israeli election
Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot for Israel’s national election, yet he’s a dominant factor for many American Jews as they assess the high stakes of Tuesday’s balloting. At its core, the election is a judgment on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has won the post four times but now faces corruption charges. In his […]