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Tonga's parliament elects a new prime minister after his predecessor quit this month

Dec. 24, 2024 02:46 AM EST

PERTH, Australia (AP) — Tonga 's parliament elected Aisake Eke as the country's new prime minister on Tuesday in a special session of the house on Christmas Eve, after his predecessor quit earlier this month just ahead of a no-confidence vote by lawmakers. Eke assumes office less...