Elections

Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte
World

Philippines votes in polls expected to strengthen Duterte

Filipinos headed to the polls on Monday in a vote that is expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte’s grip on…
Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president
World

Inequality tops agenda as Lithuanians elect new president

Lithuanians were choosing a new president on Sunday in a close race dominated by concerns over poverty and income inequality…
‘Love vs. hate’ in penultimate Indian election round
World

‘Love vs. hate’ in penultimate Indian election round

Tens of millions voted Sunday in the penultimate round of India’s increasingly bad-tempered election, with all eyes on the coveted…
Minister supports Egyptian candidate running in EU parliament elections
Egypt

Minister supports Egyptian candidate running in EU parliament elections

Minister of Immigration Nabila Makram contacted an Egyptian living abroad in Austria, who is running for the European Parliament elections.…
Spain faces weeks of coalition horse-trading after Socialist victory
World

Spain faces weeks of coalition horse-trading after Socialist victory

Spain faces weeks of coalition talks after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialists won snap elections without a majority, splitting the…
Spain votes in early election marked by far-right resurgence
World

Spain votes in early election marked by far-right resurgence

Spain voted Sunday in an uncertain snap general election marked by a resurgence of the far-right after more than four…
Turkey detains nine people over attack on main opposition leader
Middle East

Turkey detains nine people over attack on main opposition leader

ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey has arrested nine people, including a member of the ruling AK Party, after the country’s main…
Indonesia’s Widodo declares victory in presidential election
World

Indonesia’s Widodo declares victory in presidential election

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Thursday he was won re-election after receiving an estimated 54% of…
Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election
World

Money, money, money: the tycoon factor in India’s election

India’s tycoons are playing a pivotal role in the Asian giant’s most expensive election ever, from funding campaigns and tacit…
Netanyahu looks to form right-wing government after victory
Middle East

Netanyahu looks to form right-wing government after victory

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a right-wing governing coalition on Thursday after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli…
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