CAR to Choose Interim President

Lawmakers in the Central African Republic are due to vote Monday on a new interim president to help end months of turmoil and sectarian fighting. Eight candidates are eligible for the post, including two sons of former presidents and two female politicians. Those disqualified from running include any officials who worked for former president Michel Djotodia, political party leaders, active soldiers and those who have belonged to a militia or rebel group at any point in the past 20...

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