Elections

Divisive Libyan commander announces candidacy for president
Middle East

Divisive Libyan commander announces candidacy for president

CAIRO (AP) — Powerful Libyan commander Khalifa Hifter on Tuesday announced his bid to run for president, submitting his candidacy…
Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi runs for president
Middle East

Son of former Libyan ruler Gaddafi runs for president

TRIPOLI, Nov 14 (Reuters) – The son of Libya’s late dictator Muammar Gaddafi appeared for nearly the first time in…
In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions
Middle East

In Iraq, election fraud claims fuel uncertainty, divisions

BAGHDAD (AP) — More than three weeks after Iraqis voted in parliament elections, pro-Iran Shia militias that emerged as the…
Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending
World

Japan ruling party’s election win takes pressure off PM for bigger spending

TOKYO, Nov 1 (Reuters) – The ruling party’s solid victory in Japan’s parliamentary election on Sunday will likely take pressure…
Egypt court returns Mansour, his board to Zamalek SC
Egypt

Egypt court returns Mansour, his board to Zamalek SC

The Supreme Administrative Court on Sunday accepted a new appeal against the government decision to dissolve the Board of Birectors…
Lebanon goes to polls in March as economic meltdown spirals
Middle East

Lebanon goes to polls in March as economic meltdown spirals

BEIRUT, Oct 19 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to hold legislative elections on March 27, giving Prime Minister…
Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission
Middle East

Turnout in Iraq’s election reached 43 percent -electoral commission

Oct 16 (Reuters) – Turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election earlier this month reached 43 percent, the electoral commission said late…
Analysis: Iraq vote underscores divisions over Iran’s role
Middle East

Analysis: Iraq vote underscores divisions over Iran’s role

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Shiite militias that often serve as a proxy for neighboring Iran have taken a beating in…
Record low turnout suggests vote to throw out Iraq’s elite will leave them in power
Middle East

Record low turnout suggests vote to throw out Iraq’s elite will leave them in power

BAGHDAD, Oct 11 (Reuters) – Record low turnout in Iraq’s parliamentary election suggested on Monday that a vote billed as…
Early results show record low turnout in Iraq election
Middle East

Early results show record low turnout in Iraq election

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq saw a record low election turnout since the US-led invasion that toppled dictator Saddam Hussein, the…
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