|
|
|
Russia |
|
Vladimir Putin wins presidential elections with about 53% of the vote, followed by Gennady Zyuganov with about 29% and Grigory Yavlinsky with about 6%. Turnout is almost 70%. |
France |
|
Laurent Fabius is named to replace Christian Sautter as minister of finance. |
France |
|
Jack Lang is named to replace Claude Allègre at the ministry of education |
Irak |
|
At the last elections, 27 march 2000, only members of the Al Jabha al Wataniyah al Wahdwamiiyah (National Progressive Front) based on the Hizb al Baath al'Arabiyah al Ishtiraki (Socialist Arab Rebirth Party, dictatorial socialist) and non-partisans supporting the Baath government were allowed to run. |
Israel |
|
A no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Ehud Barak is defeated (50-30). |
Thailand |
|
Interior Minister Sanan Kachornprasart resigns. |
Austria |
|
Former president (1974-86) Rudolf Kirchschläger dies. |
Senegal |
|
Investiture in Dakar Stadium of Abdoulaye Wade president of the Senegalese Democratic Party. Won 58.5% of the vote. |
San Marino |
|
Maria Domenica Michelotti (Progressive Democrat) and Gian Marco Marcucci (Christian Democrat) take office as captains-regent. |
Japan |
|
Mikio Aoki is named acting prime minister to substitute for Keizo Obuchi, who suffered a stroke. |