UAE allocates US$30 million for emergency humanitarian response in El Obeid, calls for civilian protection, safe humanitarian aid access in Sudan
UAE responds to relief efforts for people affected in Lebanon
Under President’s directives, UAE allocates US$10 million in urgent relief aid for Venezuela earthquake victims
UAE-held International Roundtable on Humanitarian Prediction and Consequent Action concludes
Bolivia’s Presidential Election Heads for RunoffSucre, 18 Aug (ONA) — Bolivian voters are heading toward an unprecedented runoff in the presidential election, after yesterday’s vote showed centrist candidate Rodrigo Paz leading, though he was unable to secure the outcome outright, according to preliminary results.
Paz will compete in the runoff, scheduled for 19 October, against former right-wing president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, who came in second.
With more than 91% of the votes counted, Paz had 32.8%, compared to 26.4% for Quiroga. A candidate needs more than 50% of the vote, or at least 40% with a 10-point lead over his nearest rival, to avoid a runoff.
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