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Gambia

Gambia to switch from glass marble voting to use of ballot papers

He was quoted by a news website, The Fatu Network, as saying aside towing international practice, cost wise, the ballot papers were better than the marbles. This is the second time he has spoken about

France

Police question Sarkozy over alleged Libyan campaign financing

French police are questionning former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, over alleged Libyan contributions to his 2007 presidential campaign.

USA

Facebook shares tumble in Cambridge Analytica data breach

Facebook shares lost tens of billions of dollars in the row over the compromise of over 50 million of its accounts. Cambridge Analytica has also come under pressure over its use of a playbook of dirty political tricks.

Russia

What tricks were played in the Russian election?

Allegations range from ballot box stuffing to cheap food deals near polling stations.

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USA

Facebook under pressure over 50 million user data breach

Facebook is under pressure on both sides of the Atlantic over reports of a data breach by Cambridge Analytica that may have compromised 50 million of its users.

Russia

Putin says he ordered 'hijacked' plane to be shot down in 2014

The Russian president says in a new film that he ordered the downing of a passenger plane reported to be carrying a bomb and threatening the Sochi Olympics — before it turned out to be a false alarm.

World News

Post-castro era looms as Cubans vote

Cuba holds election to ratify a new national assembly

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Trump trade turmoil and what next for Italy?

Italy

Berlusconi pledges to back League's Salvini as Italy's next PM

"I'm happy for Matteo Salvini and the League," the 81-year-old former prime minister said in a video message.

Italy

Election aftermath: What’s next in Italy?

As the dust settles after Sunday's election, Italy's President Sergio Mattarella still needs to consider who will be Prime Minister.

Italy

Italy: Decision day after divisive election campaign

Voting is underway on Sunday but political gridlock is expected to be the outcome

Italy

Will Europe get another 31 year old leader on Sunday?

Sharp-suited Luigi Di Maio is the candidate of the Five Star Movement, the populist anti-EU party that threatens to upend the political status quo.

Italy

Who is Italy's quiet leader?

Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni comes across as the classic "signore", an upper-middle class Italian male with refined tastes.

World News

The final countdown as Italy goes to the polls

Candidates were out and about for the final moments of campaigning ahead of Sunday's election in Italy

Russia

Sobchak throws water as Russian presidential debate descends to bicker

Former actress empties her glass over politician rival.

USA

Trump hires re-election campaign chief

It’s thought to be the earliest any incumbent US president has officially declared his re-election campaign.

Colombia

ELN rebels call election ceasefire in Colombia

But armed militants also call on the government to resume peace talks broken off in January.

Italy

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi adresses supporters

Sex scandals and legal entanglements have not stopped the 81 year old from seeking a political comeback.

Italy

Italian elections: More than 70 counts of violence in month leading to

Here’s a list of the main episodes of violence that have taken place during the electoral campaign ahead of the March 4 elections.

Germany

SPD youth vote may be key as campaigners push "no" to grand coalition

Germany's government remains on hold as the centre-left SPD polls members on sharing power with Angela Merkel.