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Results for Thailand's first election after military coup are delayed

There is confusion concerning the results of Thailand's first election since a military coup eight years ago.

Spain

Spain's Socialists lead latest poll but fall short of majority

Spain's Socialists led in a poll published on Sunday in daily El Pais, but fell short of a majority with its main ally ahead of a general election next month.

Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister steps down as leader of Democrat Party

Former Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has stepped down as the leader of the Democrat Party after poor results in the country's first election since the 2014 coup.

Netherlands

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

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France

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

Ukraine

Explainer: All you need to know about Ukraine's presidential election

Ukrainians won't have a shortage of candidates to choose from when they go to the polls to elect a new president. A record 44 people put their names forward, although five have since dropped out.

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Thousands of Russians protest against internet restrictions

Thousands of Russians protest against internet restrictions

North Korea

No suspense in North Korean elections

Only one candidate allowed per constituency in vote for Supreme Assembly

Algeria

Timeline: Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's 20-year rule

Bouteflika's decision to run for a fifth term in office has sparked widespread protests in the North African country.

Algeria

Algerian president responds to protests with list of commitments

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika responded to recent mass protests against his leadership with a list of commitments, including a promise to stand down after the country's next election

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Cohen plans to reveal Trump's "lies, racism and cheating"

Former fixer to the US president is expected to reveal details of his bosses' business affairs in Russia and payoffs to women.

Italy

Sardinian election seen as a key test for Italy

As well as being a litmus test for the government in Rome, Sardinia’s election is also being watched carefully to see how the coalition partners might fare in May’s European elections.

Moldova

Moldova vote produces hung parliament

Moldovans have voted in an election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties. Corruption scandals and accusations of poisoning have tarnished the campaign.

Nigeria

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

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Sudan's Bashir declares state of emergency, dissolves government

Sudan's Bashir declares state of emergency, dissolves government

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Venezuela's president Maduro breaks relations with Colombia

Venezuela's Maduro breaks relations with Colombia; expels Colombian embassy employees

Nigeria

After a week's delay Nigerians finally go to the polls

But just hours before the polls opened Geidam city in Yobe state was attacked by suspected Islamic extremists and dozens of residents fled.

Ukraine

A comedian is now frontrunner for Ukraine's presidential post: poll

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, who is known for his role playing the Ukrainian president in a popular television show, is actually now the frontrunner for Ukraine's top job, according to a recent poll

Nigeria

Euroviews. The success of Africa’s biggest democracy isn’t a priority for the EU

Although the EU has deployed an election observation mission to Nigeria, its political leadership has kept its distance. With the success of Africa’s biggest democracy at risk, the EU can do more to ensure free and fair elections take place.

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IS teenager Shamima Begum will not be allowed into Bangladesh

IS teenager Shamima Begum will not be allowed into Bangladesh