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Parliamentary Elections 2nd Round - Vilnius

A voter registers at a polling station for the parliamentary elections in Vilnius, Lithuania, October 27, 2024. The second round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections started on Sunday to elect 63 members of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament, for a four-year term, according to the Central Electoral Commission (VRK). Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections 2nd Round - Vilnius

A voter casts his ballot at a polling station for the parliamentary elections in Vilnius, Lithuania, October 27, 2024. The second round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections started on Sunday to elect 63 members of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament, for a four-year term, according to the Central Electoral Commission (VRK). Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections 2nd Round - Vilnius

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station for the parliamentary elections in Vilnius, Lithuania, October 27, 2024. The second round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections started on Sunday to elect 63 members of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament, for a four-year term, according to the Central Electoral Commission (VRK). Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary Elections 2nd Round - Vilnius

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station for the parliamentary elections in Vilnius, Lithuania, October 27, 2024. The second round of Lithuania's parliamentary elections started on Sunday to elect 63 members of the Seimas, Lithuania's parliament, for a four-year term, according to the Central Electoral Commission (VRK). Photo by Alfredas Pliadis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lebanon: Israel Carries Out Airstrikes Near Sidon

Israel carried out 2 airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah weapons warehouse locations near Sidon on Monday, February 19. Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that "Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on the town of Ghaziyeh". The Israeli army said that the attack was in "response to to the explosion of an enemy drone, the wreckage of which was found near the Tiberias area this afternoon." This live footage shows smoke billowing as seen from Sidon.

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-WORLD NEWS

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of the presidential elections on Oct. 30, 2022 and was set to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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Yearender: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022

(221230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (C, front) attends a celebration event in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Oct. 30, 2022. Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party won the second round of the presidential elections on Oct. 30 and is set to serve a third four-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2022 Strong left-wing comeback in LatAm reshapes political landscape Defeating his rival, Brazil's leftist former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was elected president on Oct. 30. His election followed the victory of Colombia's leftist Gustavo Petro in June, who became the first elected leftist president in the country's history. By the end of 2022, populous countries in Latin America, namely Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela and Chile, have all elected leftist governments, and how to revitalize the economy and improve people's livelihood is a realistic challenge facing leftist governments in the

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Obama city to present pen to Obama

TOKYO, Japan - Koji Matsuzaki (L), mayor of Obama city in Fukui Prefecture, hands a lacquered pen to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 14, 2013. Abe will deliver the red lacquered pen, a local specialty, to U.S. President Barack Obama as a gift for his inauguration for a second four-year term as president, from the city with the same name.

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Nagasaki gubernatorial election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Incumbent Nagasaki Gov. Hodo Nakamura (C) celebrates in the city of Nagasaki after securing a second four-year term in the gubernatorial election on Feb. 2, 2014, defeating Toshihiko Haraguchi, secretary general of the Japanese Communist Party's Nagasaki chapter.

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Nagasaki gubernatorial election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Incumbent Nagasaki Gov. Hodo Nakamura (L) receives flowers in the city of Nagasaki after securing a second four-year term in the gubernatorial election on Feb. 2, 2014, defeating Toshihiko Haraguchi, secretary general of the Japanese Communist Party's Nagasaki chapter.

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Nagano Gov. Abe re-elected

NAGANO, Japan - Nagano Gov. Shuichi Abe holds flowers in the city of Nagano on Aug. 10, 2014, after being re-elected in the gubernatorial election for a second four-year term. Supported by major political parties including the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, Abe beat two challengers.

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Taiwan President Ma

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou delivers a speech in Taichung, central Taiwan, on May 20, 2014, to mark the third anniversary of the inauguration of his second four-year term.

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Minamisoma mayor

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Katsunobu Sakurai, the mayor of Minamisoma in Fukushima Prefecture, holds a press conference at the city hall on Jan. 20, 2014, after winning a second four-year term in the mayoral election the previous day. Sakurai was on the list of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in 2011 amid the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

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Nago mayor

NAGO, Japan - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago in Okinawa Prefecture, holds a press conference in Nago on Jan. 20, 2014, after winning a second four-year term in the mayoral election the previous day.

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Nago mayor

NAGO, Japan - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago in Okinawa Prefecture, holds a press conference in Nago on Jan. 20, 2014, after winning a second four-year term in the mayoral election the previous day.

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Nago mayoral election

NAGO, Japan - Susumu Inamine (L), the mayor of Nago in Okinawa Prefecture who is seeking a second four-year term, casts his vote with his wife in the mayoral election on Jan. 19, 2014. In the election, in which the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station to Nago is the main issue, Inamine, who opposes the construction of a new U.S. military facility in the city's Henoko district, is facing Bunshin Suematsu, who backs the relocation plan.

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Nago mayoral race

NAGO, Japan - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago in Okinawa Prefecture who is seeking a second four-year term, gives a stump speech in the city's Henoko area on Jan. 12, 2014, as campaigning for the Jan. 19 mayoral election kicks off, with the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station to Nago the main issue. Inamine opposes the construction of a new U.S. military facility in the Henoko area and is facing a pro-base challenger.

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Nago mayoral race

NAGO, Japan - Susumu Inamine, the mayor of Nago in Okinawa Prefecture who is seeking a second four-year term, speaks on Jan. 12, 2014, as campaigning for the Jan. 19 mayoral election kicks off, with the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station to Nago the main issue. Inamine opposes the construction of a new U.S. military facility in the Henoko area of the city and is facing a pro-base challenger.

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Konoe reelected president of IFRC

SYDNEY, Australia - Tadateru Konoe of Japan speaks in Sydney on Nov. 13, 2013, shortly after being reelected for his second four-year term as president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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Hyogo gubernatorial race

KOBE, Japan - Combination photo shows Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido, 67, (R), and Kotaro Tanaka, 64, an official of a political group related to the Japanese Communist Party, during stump speeches in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on July 4, 2013, the day official campaigning started for the July 21 gubernatorial election. Ido is seeking a fourth four-year term, while Tanaka is challenging Ido for the second time.

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Supporters of Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj celebrate in front of the government office in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2013, after Elbegdorj won a second four-year term in the presidential election the previous day.

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj (3rd from L, front row) and others celebrate in front of a statue of Genghis Khan in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2013, after Elbegdorj won a second four-year term in the presidential election the previous day.

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj (2nd from R) and other members of the ruling Democratic Party celebrate in front of a statue of Genghis Khan in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2013, after Elbegdorj won a second four-year term in the presidential election the previous day.

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj waves in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2013, after winning a second four-year term in the presidential election the previous day.

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Mongolia presidential election

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj smiles in Ulan Bator on June 27, 2013, after winning a second four-year term in the presidential election the previous day.

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Yokohama mayor seeks reelection

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Mayor Fumiko Hayashi holds a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on June 10, 2013. Hayashi announced her decision to seek a second four-year term in the mayoral election in August.

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Akita governor reelected without vote

AKITA, Japan - Incumbent Akita Gov. Norihisa Satake (C) celebrates in the city of Akita on March 21, 2013, after winning a second four-year term of office as no contenders filed their candidacy in the gubernatorial election slated for April 7.

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IAEA head Amano retained

VIENNA, Austria - International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano speaks during a press conference at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria, on March 6, 2013. The IAEA Board of Governors appointed Amono the same day as its director general for a second four-year term starting in December 2013.

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IAEA head Amano

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano. The incumbent Amano is the sole candidate in the next election for chief of the IAEA, an agency official said on Jan. 7, 2013, paving the way for his reelection for a second four-year term from December.

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Miyazaki Gov. Higashikokubaru not to seek 2nd term

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks at a press conference in Miyazaki Prefecture on Sept. 29, 2010, after declaring he will not seek a second four-year term in December's gubernatorial election.

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Miyazaki Gov. Higashikokubaru not to seek 2nd term

FUKUOKA, Japan - File photo shows Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru who has declared he will not seek a second four-year term in December's gubernatorial election.

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Miyazaki Gov. Higashikokubaru may not seek 2nd term

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Miyazaki Gov. Hideo Higashikokubaru speaks to reporters at Miyazaki airport Sept. 20, 2010. The comedian-turned politician said he has yet to decide to seek a second four-year term in the December gubernatorial election.

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Okinawa Gov. Inamine to retire in November

NAHA, Japan - Okinawa Gov. Keiichi Inamine speaks at a plenary session of the prefectural assembly in Naha on June 29 about his intention to retire when his second four-year term ends in November.

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UNESCO reappoints Matsuura as director general

PARIS, France - UNESCO reelected Koichiro Matsuura (file photo) of Japan as its director general at its general meeting on Oct. 12. Matsuura, 68, will begin serving a second, shortened four-year term on Oct. 21 as the chief of the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

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UNESCO set to reappoint Matsuura as director general

PARIS, France - UNESCO decided Sept. 19 to renominate Koichiro Matsuura (file photo) of Japan to be its director general for a second, shortened four-year term. Fifty-five of 58 member states on UNESCO's Executive Board voted for his reappointment. Matsuura will be formally reappointed during UNESCO's general conference on Oct. 12.

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Chiba Gov. Domoto wins 2nd term in closely fought election

CHIBA, Japan - Chiba Gov. Akiko Domoto won a second four-year term in a closely fought gubernatorial election March 13 by beating two challengers.

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Taiwan President Chen sworn in for second term

TAIPEI, Taiwan - People watch Chen Shui-bian sworn in for his second four-year term as Taiwan's president on a large-size TV screen put up outside the presidential palace in Taipei on May 20.

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(1)Taiwan's Chen says he will seek improved ties with China

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian is sworn in for a second four-year term at the presidential palace o May 20. He urged in an inauguration speech that leaders on both sides of the Taiwan Strait work together to improve their relationship to help forge a peaceful environment in the region. (Pool photo/Kyodo)

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Reelected Osaka Gov. Ota back at work

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota goes to work at the Osaka prefectural office for the first time Feb. 6 since her reelection to a second four-year term Feb. 1.

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Incumbent Ota easily reelected as Osaka governor

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Fusae Ota celebrates victory at her election campaign office in Osaka's Chuo Ward on Feb. 1 after being elected for a second four-year term by beating Takenori Emoto, a retired baseball star, and three other rivals.

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Tokyo Gov. Ishihara begins 2nd term

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara (R) speaks at a meeting of Tokyo metropolitan government officials at the metropolitan government office on April 23, the first day of his second four-year term in office. Ishihara, 70, was overwhelmingly reelected April 13.

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(2)Tokyo Gov. Ishihara easily wins 2nd term

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara celebrates at his election campaign office in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on April 13 after easily winning a second four-year term.

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(1)Ishihara easily reelected to 2nd term as Tokyo gov.

TOKYO, Japan - Social critic Keiko Higuchi speaks at her campaign office in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on April 13 after losing to Shintaro Ishihara in the Tokyo gubernatorial election. Incumbent Ishihara easily won a second four-year term.

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(1)Campaign begins for 11 governorship elections

TOKYO, Japan - Incumbent Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara, who seeks his second four-year term, speaks in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 27 as campaigns began the same day for the April 13 gubernatorial elections in Tokyo and 10 other prefectures. He is backed by the Liberal Democratic Party.

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(2)Tokyo Gov. Ishihara announces reelection bid

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara speaks at a plenary session of the metropolitan assembly March 7. Ishihara announced he will run for a second four-year term in the April 13 gubernatorial election.

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Tokyo Gov. Ishihara announces reelection bid

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara poses prior to the start of a plenary session of the metropolitan assembly March 7. In the session, Ishihara announced he will run for a second four-year term in the April 13 gubernatorial election.

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Hiroshima Mayor Akiba to run for reelection

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba announces at a press conference in the city government office on Dec. 18 that he will run for a second four-year term in the Feb. 2 election.

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Kanemoto agrees to terms with Hanshin Tigers

OKAYAMA, Japan - Free agent outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto smiles at a news conference at an Okayama hotel after accepting a four-year, 1.2 billion yen contract offer from the Hanshin Tigers in their second round of negotiations Nov. 15. Kanemoto, who played for the Hiroshima Carp for the last 11 seasons, agreed to terms in an hourlong meeting with manager Senichi Hoshino and club officials in Okayama where the Tigers are holding a training camp.

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Bagabandi meets the media

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi (L), who was reelected for a second four-year term in the May 20 election, speaks at the news conference in Ulan Bator on May 22.

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Bagabandi wins 2nd term as Mongolia's president

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - A woman in Ulan Bator on May 21 reads an official organ of the ruling Monglian People's Revolutionary Party reporting the reelection the previous day of Mongolian President Natsagiin Bagabandi. Bagabandi, 51, garnered more than 55% of the ballots and was reelected for a second four-year term.