Lisbon, Jan 18 (IANS) Portuguese presidential election voting began on Sunday, with over 11 million registered voters expected to cast ballots and choose a successor from a record field of 11 candidates. The polling hours are from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm local time (0800-1900 GMT), and the main results are expected to be announced later the same day, Xinhua News Agency reported.According to recent polls, Andre Ventura, leader of the far-right party Chega, currently holds an advantage. Other major can…
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Seoul, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has been named South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s new secretary for political affairs, Cheong Wa Dae said on Sunday. Hong will begin his term as presidential secretary on Tuesday, replacing Woo Sang-ho, presidential secretary for public relations and communication, Lee Kyu-youn said during a press briefing, Yonhap News Agency reported.Hong, a three-term lawmaker, previously served as the DP’s floor leader alongside Lee wh…