Lawmakers elect Thailand?s first female PM

Thailand?s Members of Parliament have elected Yingluck Shinawatra as prime minister, making the 44-year-old sister of ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra the country's first female leader. 

In the Friday morning vote, Yingluck received 296 "yes" votes and three "no" votes, while 197 MPs abstained. 

Before Yingluck can officially assume the title, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej must endorse her in a separate ceremony, which media reports say is expected to take place in the next few days.

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