Democracy works differently in the various countries. In some countries, the result at the ballot can spark unrest, while in the old democracies of the western world, voters are increasingly tired of the ineffective process involving political parties.
US elections delay Qinetiq contracts
12:00 am - Independent
Hawaii verifies Obama's birth records to Arizona
May 23 - Politico
IMF’s Lagarde tells Greece to stick to rescue plan
May 22 - Independent
Greek euro exit looms closer as banks crumble
May 17 - Independent
Debt crisis: Greek euro exit looms closer as banks crumble
May 17 - Independent
Metals Stocks: Gold inches up after sinking into bear market
May 17 - MarketWatch
Divided Greece hurtles towards new elections
May 17 - France24
Fresh housing, industry data boost US stocks
May 16 - France24
German 10-year borrowing rate falls to record low
May 16 - France24
World markets take fright at Greek threat
May 16 - France24
Asia Markets: Asia stocks drop as Greek political crisis deepens
May 16 - MarketWatch
Greece: Voters will have their say again as leaders abandon bid to form coalition
May 16 - Independent
How Political Uncertainty Slows Global Investment
May 15 - Business Week
May 15 - Financial Post
Eurozone leaders strike tough tone on Greece
May 14 - France24
Greek coalition talks to resume after failed attempt
May 14 - CBC
EU concern as Greek political paralysis continues
May 14 - France24
New elections loom as Greek talks falter
May 11 - Independent
Closing Bell: TSX up after string of losses caused by Greek turmoil, weak economic outlooks
May 10 - Financial Post
Third bid for Greek coalition amid bailout threats
May 10 - France24
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Britain's top share index was a touch lower in thin, choppy trade on Friday, with cyclical stocks once again suffering as lack of clarity on the euro zone's debt and economic crisis threatened to slow the global economy. (1:07 pm)
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Unofficial exit results of the Egyptian presidential elections suggest Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Morsi and Mubarak's former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq are set to face each other in a run-off. (12:50 pm)
By Reuters UK
Romania's new government will stick to this year's budget plan but aim to combine growth with austerity in 2013 by cutting personal income and sales taxes should it win an election in November, the prime minister said. (12:21 pm)
MORE TOPICS: IMF, GDP, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
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When Aung San Suu Kyi left her husband and children in England to visit her ailing mother in Myanmar 24 years ago, she never imagined that she'd be stuck inside the Southeast Asian country for 24 years. Now, she will leave Myanmar for the first time since 1988. (11:04 am)
By Reuters UK
The equities edged up on Friday, with bottom-fishing buyers putting the market on track for its best week in a month, but traders said ongoing concerns about Greece and the euro zone left the door open for a retest of 2012 lows. (9:21 am)
By IBTimes UK
Antonis Perris was a 60-year-old Greek musician and his mother was 91 years' old. (7:24 am)
MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT
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Freedom and Justice Party's Mohamed Morsi ahead of 12 other candidates, including former Arab League secretary general Amr Moussa. (6:42 am)
By IBTimes
Asian markets fell Friday on increasing concerns about China’s economic slowdown and Greece exiting the euro zone. (5:59 am)
By Reuters UK
Europe's economic slowdown has hit the engine-room of the euro zone, including Germany, gloomy new indicators have revealed, adding urgency to the region's struggle to keep Greece's debt crisis from tearing the single currency apart. (3:21 am)
By IBTimes
As soon as the door opened, 15 men -- armed with pistols, machetes and iron rods -- burst into the house and began beating the young Angolan musicians and activists who were known for protesting against government corruption and the use of violent tactics to suppress political dissent. (12:56 am)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, CRUDE OIL, HUMAN RIGHTS, GDP, NIGERIA, ANGOLA
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