Putin leads with 75 pct of votes after half of ballots counted: CEC

05:15, March 19, 2018

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  From Paris with love: Depardieu votes in Russian election

  One of Russia's most famous citizens, French film star Gerard Depardieu, joined the millions who cast ballots in Sunday's presidential election (Photo: AFP)One of Russia's most famous citizens, French film star Gerard Depardieu, joined the millions who cast ballots in Sunday's presidential election.Depardieu, a friend of President Vladimir Putin who presented him with a Russian passport in 2013 during a

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  Too close to call but Dem Lamb claims win in Pennsylvania

  Conor Lamb (Photo: Reuters)A razor's edge separated Democrat Conor Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone early Wednesday in their closely watched special election in Pennsylvania, where a surprisingly strong bid by first-time candidate Lamb severely tested Donald Trump's sway in a GOP stronghold.Lamb claimed victory before exuberant supporters after midnight, though many absentee ballots were still to be counted in the

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  Will Putin deliver the Russian miracle?

  (Photo:Global Times)Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured his victory in Sunday's presidential election with an overwhelming 76.6 percent of the vote, according to Central Election Commission data. Putin, who has been in power for 18 years, will see his rule extend for another six-year term. In 2000, he promised to bring a miracle to Russia if he was given