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Georgia political crisis deepens as lawmakers vote in far-right ex-soccer player as president

Georgian lawmakers have voted in far-right former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili as next president of Georgia, amid mounting popular anger over the government’s halt to EU accession talks.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

Ex-soccer player Kavelashvili becomes Georgia’s president in a blow to country’s EU aspirations

Georgian Dream nominated Kavelashvili — mocked by the opposition for lacking higher education. He was a striker in the Premier League for Manchester City.

Newsweek on MSN · 2d

Georgia's Crisis Deepens As Far-Right Mikheil Kavelashvili Named President

Georgian lawmakers voted in the former soccer player Mikheil Kavelashvili as the country's next president on Saturday after days of protests.

Christian Science Monitor8h

Georgia elects pro-Russia president as EU hopes dim

Mikheil Kavelashvili’s victory is still challenged by the opposition who claim the election was rigged with Russia’s help.

FOX 5 Atlanta1h

Georgia's certified electors cast ballots

Georgia's certified electors will gather at the state capitol Tuesday to cast their official ballots for President-elect ...

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Georgia lawmakers elect Western critic as new president

The vote sets up Mikheil Kavelashvili to replace a pro-Western incumbent amid protests against the government over a halt to ...

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Georgia Selects New President, Affirming Shift Away From West

Georgia is poised to select its next president on Saturday as protests backed by the current head of state continue over the ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN2d

Georgia's opposition appeals to EU amid election of anti-Western president

The four largest opposition forces in Georgia have appealed to the European Union against the backdrop of the approval of the ...

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