Elections

Elections in at least 18 countries over the past 12 months have been influenced by carefully planned "manipulation and disinformation tactics", research suggests.

Ukip source spoke to IBTimes UK after the party's poor performance at the local elections.

Jeremy Corbyn says party faces challenge on historic scale after disappointing results.

What can the data tell us about the upcoming French election?

Polls have narrowed in recent weeks but Merkel's CDU still maintain an edge.

Elections in France, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy pose a serious threat to the European Union.

President-elect Adama Barrow has promised political prisoners will be freed.

The anti-establishment activists failed to oust the incumbents.

With all parties supportive of Putin, the elections are not expected to change much.

Avery Ng threw food at CY Leung to show how elderly people in the former colony are going hungry.

Thailand's PM Prayuth Chan-ocha says they will be a general election in 2017.

Former Prime Minister hoping to beat daughter of disgraced ex-President.

He had more than 60% of the vote from 14% ballots counted according to latest media reports.

How a computer expert with a barcode tattoo says he rigged it for the political right across the continent.

A total of 978 women registered as electoral candidates, along with 5,938 men.

Governing PSUV will face stern test as Venezuelans vote in 167 National Assembly members.

Chairman of the Monitoring Delegation of Pace said fear had adversely affected the election process.

Internet Party of Ukraine has become known for its theatrical public stunts.

PM Lee Hsien Loong calls snap polls amid concerns over economy and immigration.

Women will also be allowed to run for office in municipal elections to be held in December.

Sacking comes amid rising tension between the 68-year-old former general and President Thein Sein.

Attacks by armed groups in capital Bujumbura and at some provincial polling centres delayed vote

Deutsche Bank's chief economist George Buckley says that a three-party coalition will form the next government in the UK.

An ex-military ruler-turned-democrat, Muhammadu Buhari has a tough job ahead.

Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari

Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.

Tea Party-favourite Ted Cruz is first Republican to announce candidacy.

Moshe Kahlon silent as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to build coalition

Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.

Outgoing Sri Lankan leader Rajapaksa allegedly sought help from the army to stage a coup against winner Maithripala Sirisena.