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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, wife of Mexico's president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, speaking during a briefing conference, she talk about what it has been like to live in the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, wife of Mexico's president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, speaking during a briefing conference, she talk about what it has been like to live in the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador kisses his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, while speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, leaving after speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is seen bihind while Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking during a briefing conference, she talk about what it has been like to live in the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and his wife Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking about their personal future once the six-year term is over, during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaking during a briefing conference, he denies that an impunity pact has been negotiated with Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez for voting in favor of the judicial reform during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaking during a briefing conference, he denies that an impunity pact has been negotiated with Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez for voting in favor of the judicial reform during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaking during a briefing conference, he denies that an impunity pact has been negotiated with Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez for voting in favor of the judicial reform during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador speaking during a briefing conference, he denies that an impunity pact has been negotiated with Miguel Ángel Yunes Márquez for voting in favor of the judicial reform during a briefing conference, at the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AMLO Triumphs As Lawmakers Finalize Courts Overhaul - Mexico

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is seen bihind while Beatriz Gutiérrez Müeller, speaking during a briefing conference, she talk about what it has been like to live in the National Palace. Mexico's Senate early Wednesday approved a sweeping judicial reform that will overhaul the country's judiciary by electing judges by popular vote, a profound transformation that critics fear could threaten the rule of law and damage the economy. The reform marks a major win for outgoing leftist President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in his final month in office. Mexico City, Mexico, Septemner 11, 2024. Photo by Carlos Santiago/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-MACAO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELECTION COMMITTEE-PRELIMINARY RESULT (CN)

(240812) -- MACAO, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives of eligible legal-person voters cast their ballots at a polling station set in Macao Polytechnic University in Macao, south China, Aug. 11, 2024. The voting process for the 2024 election to choose members of the Chief Executive Election Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was completed Sunday evening, according to Macao's government information bureau. Preliminary results for the 344 seats in the poll for the Chief Executive Election Committee were available. Together with other members elected according to the election law, they will form a 400-member committee, which is broadly representative and responsible for nominating and electing the new-term chief executive of the Macao SAR. TO GO WITH "Preliminary results announced in poll for Macao SAR's chief executive election committee" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE ELECTION COMMITTEE-PRELIMINARY RESULT (CN)

(240812) -- MACAO, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Representatives of eligible legal-person voters enter a polling station in Macao, south China, Aug. 11, 2024. The voting process for the 2024 election to choose members of the Chief Executive Election Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was completed Sunday evening, according to Macao's government information bureau. Preliminary results for the 344 seats in the poll for the Chief Executive Election Committee were available. Together with other members elected according to the election law, they will form a 400-member committee, which is broadly representative and responsible for nominating and electing the new-term chief executive of the Macao SAR. TO GO WITH "Preliminary results announced in poll for Macao SAR's chief executive election committee" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheong Kam Ka)

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Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

MACAO, Macao - Fernando Chui, former culture minister of Macao, speaks to the media in Macao on June 16 after filing his candidacy for elections to choose the next chief executive. Chi said he has received nominations from 95 percent of a 300-strong election committee which is responsible for electing the territory's leader.

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CHINA-HONG KONG-NPC-DEPUTIES-ELECTION (CN)

(221215) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The second plenary session of the Conference for Electing Deputies of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held in south China's Hong Kong, Dec. 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR elects 36 deputies to national legislature" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-NPC-DEPUTIES-ELECTION (CN)

(221215) -- HONG KONG, Dec. 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee, also standing chairman of the presidium of the Conference for Electing Deputies of the HKSAR to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), casts his ballot at the second plenary session of the electoral conference in south China's Hong Kong, Dec. 15, 2022. TO GO WITH "HKSAR elects 36 deputies to national legislature" (Xinhua/Chen Duo)

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Tens of thousands march in Hong Kong for full democracy

HONG KONG, Hong Kong - Tens of thousands of people swamp the streets of Hong Kong on Dec. 4 to demand a timetable and road map for universal suffrage in electing the leader and legislators of the former British colony. Police said around 40,000 people gathered at the starting point in Victoria Park. Thousands subsequently joined the march along the way and organizers estimated at least 250,000 took part.

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CHINA-MACAO-14TH NPC-ELECTORAL CONFERENCE (CN)

(221212) -- MACAO, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and standing chairman of the presidium, casts his vote at the second plenary session of the Conference for Electing Deputies of the Macao SAR to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2022. TO GO WITH "Macao SAR elects 12 deputies to national legislature" (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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CHINA-MACAO-14TH NPC-ELECTORAL CONFERENCE (CN)

(221212) -- MACAO, Dec. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The second plenary session of the Conference for Electing Deputies of the Macao SAR to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held in south China's Macao, Dec. 12, 2022. TO GO WITH "Macao SAR elects 12 deputies to national legislature" (Xinhua/Cheong Kam Ka)

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Concerned voters go to polls in divided U.S. midterm elections

STORY: Concerned voters go to polls in divided U.S. midterm elections DATELINE: Nov. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (English): DR. JOHN ZOGBY, Public opinion pollster STORYLINE: Concerned voters across the United States are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections amid heightened partisanship and divide. STANDUP (English): SUN DING, Xinhua correspondent "Concerned voters across the U.S. are going to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections on Tuesday amid heightened partisanship and divide. All 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats are up for grabs, as are 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate. Plus, 36 out of 50 states and three U.S. territories are electing governors. Numerous other state and local elections are also being contested. The high-stakes elections come as the U.S. struggles with inflation and high gas prices, as well as worries ab

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France urges Lebanon to elect new president within constitutional limit

STORY: France urges Lebanon to elect new president within constitutional limit DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting between French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna and Lebanese President Michel Aoun 2. various of the meeting between French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna and Lebanese House Speaker Nabih Berri 3. various of the joint press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): CATHERINE COLONNA, French Foreign Affairs Minister 5. various of the joint press conference 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): CATHERINE COLONNA, French Foreign Affairs Minister STORYLINE: Visiting French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna on Friday urged Lebanese leaders to elect a new president for the republic to strengthen Lebanon's position in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "The international community, as a whole, is looking forward to the completion of the process of electing a new president, as a political va

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Angola's Joao Lourenco takes oath of office for 2nd term as president

STORY: Angola's Joao Lourenco takes oath of office for 2nd term as president DATELINE: Sept. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Luanda CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sworn-in ceremony STORYLINE: Angola's Joao Lourenco took the oath of office Thursday for a second term as the country's president at an inauguration ceremony held in Luanda, the Angolan capital. Joao Lourenco of the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) took the oath of office in the presence of at least 12 heads of state and dozens of other representatives. The re-elected president during the inauguration pledged to be the president of all Angolans and promote economic development and the well-being of the population. Lourenco praised the Angolan people for making the best options and choosing with great responsibility the future of their country. "By electing the MPLA and its candidate, they bet on continuity as a secured way to guarantee peace, stability, and the country's economic and

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-NEW PARLIAMENT

(220502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian President Janos Ader (C, front) and other guests attend the first session of the newly-elected Hungarian parliament in Budapest, Hungary on May 2, 2022. The recently elected Hungarian parliament held its first session here on Monday, electing its key officials. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-NEW PARLIAMENT

(220502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (2nd L, front) and Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen (1st L, front) attend the first session of the newly-elected Hungarian parliament in Budapest, Hungary on May 2, 2022. The recently elected Hungarian parliament held its first session here on Monday, electing its key officials. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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HUNGARY-BUDAPEST-NEW PARLIAMENT

(220502) -- BUDAPEST, May 2, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 2, 2022 shows the first session of the newly-elected Hungarian parliament in Budapest, Hungary. The recently elected Hungarian parliament held its first session here on Monday, electing its key officials. (Photo by Attila Volgyi/Xinhua)

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How CPC elects delegates to upcoming Party congress

STORY: How CPC elects delegates to upcoming Party congress DATELINE: April 23, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:26 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the process of local elections for CPC delegates STORYLINE: The Communist Party of China (CPC), the world's largest governing party, will convene its 20th national congress in the second half of the year. The quinquennial event will review the work of the past five years, chart the course for the future, and elect new central leadership. The Party is in the process of electing delegates to the congress, which started in November 2021. Here is a closer look at how the Party elects 2,300 delegates from its over 95 million members. WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE? The delegates are elected from 38 electoral units, including provincial-level regions, central authorities, the central financial sector, and Beijing-based centrally-administered state-owned enterprises. The whole procedure generally consists of five parts: the nomination of candidates b

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GLOBALink | How CPC elects delegates to upcoming Party congress

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is in the process of electing delegates to its 20th national congress later this year. Here is a closer look at how the Party elects 2,300 delegates to the congress from its over 95 million members. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella (R) prepares to make a declaration after receiving the official notice of his re-election at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term, Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico announced late Saturday, after the parliament gathered in a joint session and concluded its eighth round of voting. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella makes a declaration after receiving the official notice of his re-election at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term, Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico announced late Saturday, after the parliament gathered in a joint session and concluded its eighth round of voting. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella (Front) makes a declaration after receiving the official notice of his re-election at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term, Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico announced late Saturday, after the parliament gathered in a joint session and concluded its eighth round of voting. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Italian President Sergio Mattarella (Front) makes a declaration after receiving the official notice of his re-election at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term, Lower House Speaker Roberto Fico announced late Saturday, after the parliament gathered in a joint session and concluded its eighth round of voting. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Italy's parliament celebrate after Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term at the end of the eighth round of voting in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Saturday. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of Italy's parliament celebrate after Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term at the end of the eighth round of voting in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Saturday. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members count ballots during the eighth round of voting to elect Italy's new president in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Saturday. (Str/Xinhua)

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ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Maria Elisabetta Alberti Casellati (2nd L, Front), president of the Italian Senate, and Roberto Fico (2nd R, Front), president of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, count ballots during the eighth round of voting to elect Italy's new president in Rome, Italy, on Jan. 29, 2022. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Saturday. (Str/Xinhua)

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FILE-ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Jan. 29, 2021 shows Sergio Mattarella at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Jan. 29, 2022. (Pool via Xinhua)

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FILE-ITALY-ROME-SERGIO MATTARELLA-PRESIDENT-RE-ELECTING

(220129) -- ROME, Jan. 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Jan. 29, 2021 shows Sergio Mattarella (Front) speaking to the media at the Quirinale presidential palace in Rome, Italy. Italian President Sergio Mattarella was elected to a second term by the parliament gathered in a joint session in the eighth round of voting on Jan. 29, 2022. (Pool via Xinhua)

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Philippine presidential election

Voters line up at a polling station in Manila on May 9, 2016, for the Philippines' presidential election. More than 54.3 million registered voters in the country were also electing a new vice president, 12 senators, hundreds of congressmen and around 18,000 local officials. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Philippine presidential election

People check their voter registration on lists at a polling station in Manila on May 9, 2016, in the Philippines' presidential election. More than 54.3 million registered voters in the country were also electing a new vice president, 12 senators, hundreds of congressmen and around 18,000 local officials. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People in Hong Kong march for democracy

People march in support of democracy for China on May 31, 2015, in Hong Kong, prior to the 26th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4. After last year's large-scale demonstrations over electing Hong Kong's leader, democracy movements in Hong Kong are being split into those seeking democratization of China as a whole and those pursuing such a goal for Hong Kong only. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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People in Hong Kong march for democracy

People stage pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong on May 31, 2015, prior to the 26th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown on June 4. After last year's large-scale demonstrations over electing Hong Kong's leader, democracy movements in Hong Kong are being split into those seeking democratization of China as a whole and those pursuing such a goal for Hong Kong only. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Former minister to run for chief executive of Macao

MACAO, Macao - Fernando Chui, former culture minister of Macao, speaks to the media in Macao on June 16 after filing his candidacy for elections to choose the next chief executive. Chi said he has received nominations from 95 percent of a 300-strong election committee which is responsible for electing the territory's leader. (Kyodo)