Elections

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

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 23, 2015

Moshe Kahlon silent as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to build coalition

Orlando Crowcroft Mar 18, 2015

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

Vasudevan Sridharan Feb 08, 2015

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

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 11, 2015

Mahinda Rajapaksa, credited with crushing Tamil Tiger rebels, fails in bid for third term.

Vasudevan Sridharan Jan 09, 2015

Attack in Uri town of Baramulla district sparks heavy gunfire.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 05, 2014

Rebel leader Igor Plotnisky expected to win vote in restive region of Luhansk

Umberto Bacchi Nov 03, 2014

Ukraine set to defy military chaos with parliamentary elections.

Valeriia Ketrysh, Pavlo Shavopal Oct 16, 2014

Embattled Canadian mayor seeking re-election is polling second two months before of the vote.

Umberto Bacchi Aug 28, 2014

Jack Dromey MP says the money could have put 158 police officers back on the beat.

Ian Silvera Aug 22, 2014

Former EU trade commissioner and Labour lord plays down Ukip electoral success.

Shane Croucher Jun 05, 2014

But Nigel Farage and his crisis-riddled party still top European election polls.

Mark Piggott May 04, 2014

Fresh racism storm for Ukip with comments as Enflield Council hopeful who slurred Henry turns out to be South African

Dominic Gover Apr 28, 2014

Thailand's Constitutional Court declares February elections void in fresh blow to Yingluck Shinawatra.

Vasudevan Sridharan Mar 21, 2014

David Bishop, 69-year-old leader of 'Bus Pass Elvis Party' polls just 67 votes to beat Lib Dem candidate.

Mar 08, 2014

Marine Le Pen's anti-European National Front records soaring support ahead of EU elections.

Umberto Bacchi Feb 12, 2014

Adam Justice Jan 08, 2014

Bachelet's father was tortured by Augusto Pinochet's forces; she was imprisoned.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 16, 2013

Gunfire and explosions heard in military barracks in capital of South Sudan

Gianluca Mezzofiore Dec 16, 2013

Former Prime Minister Francois Fillon reportedly said a meeting with Nicolas Sarkozy was suspended after the ex-top model busted in the room.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 13, 2013

Expat Cath Everett asks if the father of the nation would have been pleased by memorial service fuss and confusion?

Cath Everett Dec 13, 2013

Indian rupee may come under pressure following downbeat economic data.

M Rochan Dec 13, 2013

Pre-dawn burial of 'butcher of Mirpur' attended by party workers and family.

Jijo Jacob Dec 13, 2013

Bangladeshi opposition leader hanged in prison for war crimes hours after appeal turned down

Jack Moore Dec 12, 2013

Greek police releases photos and videos seized during raids at neo-Nazi party members homes

Umberto Bacchi Dec 12, 2013

Farmers will block roads in 26 provinces to pressurize the government to pay the money due to farmers.

Divya Avasthy Dec 11, 2013

Danish PM who broke the "curse of Kinnock" made splash at Nelson Mandela's memorial

Dominic Gover Dec 11, 2013

European ministers meeting in Brussels fail to agree on key ways to close down failing banks.

Michael Klimes Dec 11, 2013

There is no one quite like Madiba, President Jacob Zuma tells Johannesburg's FNB Stadium

Umberto Bacchi Dec 10, 2013

Pope Francis is most popular globally, as Andy Murray and Margaret Thatcher top UK charts.

Alistair Charlton Dec 10, 2013