Elections

Early in November, the world's first and third largest nations by population have elections. On Tuesday, 06 November 2012, the third country by population (314.5 million) with the largest capitalist economy but also the one with the greatest debt, the United States, will elect a new President Romney or re-elect President Obama for a second term. Leaving aside what wonderful husbands both men apparently are and their equally wonderful, devoted wives and families who at times in the campaign a...

Spain's Prime Minister faces challenging votes in Catalonia and the Basque region as investors fear window of opportunity for EU support closing fast

Greece's Public Order Minister Nikos Dendias has threatened to sue The Guardian over the allegations of torture against Greek police.

Nick Griffin once dreamed of being an MP but now a decimated party sees leader reduced to a Twitter troll

WTO upholds its ruling that China's import duties on certain US steel products are not in line with international trade practices.

With national elections just months away, Noda is keen on pulling economy out of sluggish growth.

Following the US investigation, other nations have also began examining the alleged national security issues in doing business with Huawei and ZTE.

President highlights clash over oil drilling and wind power, as well as arguing over Benghazi attack which killed US ambassador.

Republican challenger just one point down on President Barack Obama with female voters in 12 swing states.

First Minister Alex Salmond's drive for Scottish independence has uncanny echoes to a failed attempt by Quebec's Separatists nearly seventeen years ago.

First Lady kicks off campaign to capture early and absentee votes by tweeting: I couldn't wait for election day.

Cameron counsels restraint to Israel so as not to give a handle to Iranian regime to rally its people.

Government project aims to 'bolster legitimacy' of West Bank settlements as criticism of Israel mounts.

Simmering political tensions up and down the Continent should remind Europe's leaders of what's at stake in the current economic crisis.

Reports suggest interior ministry asked nurseries for data about foreign children in response to Golden Dawn request.

Fresh allegations of collaboration between police and neo-Nazi party.

Italy's colourful former prime minister ready to step aside and back a coalition led by current PM Mario Monti.

Chavez wins poll with 54.42% - almost 10% more than opponent Henrique Capriles.

Carrie and Brody find themselves pulled back into the deadly spy game in the new series of Homeland.

Pakistan Taliban denounces Imran Khan, saying he is too secular and westernised for them to extend support.

Republican candidate builds on strong performance against Obama to say he will work for all Americans.

Umberto Bacchi says that Mitt Romney's strong performance owed as much to Barack Obama's failings as his own meticulous preparation.

Coalition supporters accused of occupying polling stations to influence results in 'democratic milestone' elections.

WikiLeaks founder calls for US electors to open their wallet to maintain its influence on US politics.

50 million viewers expected for televised head-on debate between president and Republican candidate.

Pyongyang's vice-foreign minister Pak Kil-yon says Korea is world's most dangerous hotspot.

Suspicion falls on Boko Haram Islamic terrorists but police also investigate internal dispute between rival student factions.

Ratings firm says it will make a decision on Spain's Baa3 investment grade status in October

Early results say Georgian Dream coalition won majority in parliamentary elections.

Spain's €13bn in new austerity measures keeps EU partners happy, but several market tests await.