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Two women defy the odds to run for president in Somalia

Somalia is a patriarchal society which has never had a female leader till until recently when two women took a step to make that dream a reality.

World

Marine Le Pen won't be France's next president, says Juncker

Jean Claude Juncker addresses the 'big issues' affecting Europe and the EU today. From Trump, to Brexit and the rise of the far-right.

France

François Fillon v Alain Juppé: French centre-right rivals face off

François Fillon and Alain Juppé, centre-right rivals, but both part of the French establishment, and both former prime ministers.

France

French conservative rivals Fillon and Juppé clash on Russia in TV debate

The winner of Sunday's run-off primary vote will be the official centre-right candidate for the presidential election next year.

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Business Line

Post-truth era

Economic stagnation and the emergence of populist politics.

Haiti

Counting begins in Haiti's delayed presidential poll

Counting is under way in Haiti’s long delayed election.

France

Ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy fails to make second round of Republican Party primary

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been knocked out of a primary to choose the presidential candidate of the centre-right Republican Party.

Haiti

Haitians head to the polls to elect a president in a long-delayed election

Haitians are heading to the polls in a long-delayed presidential election.

France

Can Sarkozy make a comeback? French centre-right picks presidential candidate

With France’s presidential election just months away, parties are picking their candidates in US-style primaries.

Moldova

Is Moldova heading for an early election?

The pro-Russian winner of Moldova's presidential election says he will push for early parliamentary elections next year.

Moldova

Moldova: Pro-Moscow candidate claims presidential victory

Pro-Moscow candidate Igor Dodon claims victory in Moldovan presidential poll.

World News

Trump triumph 'invites Putin to launch more invasions'

Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Kremlin-leaning candidate set to win presidential election run-off

The outcome could see the Black Sea state move closer to Russia.

Economy

Business winners and losers from the Trump presidency

The world's business leaders are busy assessing whether their companies will gain or suffer from Donald Trump's proposed policy changes.

USA

Trump victory sparks early losses though markets bounce back

Markets stabilise after wobble as Trump triumphs

World

Twitter mocks Nigerian preacher for deleting anti-Trump prophecy

Popular Nigerian television evangelist, T.B. Joshua, has deleted the Facebook post in which he predicted a close contest in the United States (US) elections of November 8.

USA

Republicans rejoice over Trump victory

While many among Clinton’s supporters have been shocked by the result of the election, Trump fans say they were confident all along and are delighted with the…

USA

Impressive Trump cake arrives at headquarters

Donald Trump had a cake delivered to Trump Tower.

USA

'How's she voting?' Does Donald Trump even trust his wife?

Donald Trump repeatedly reminded American voters of Bill Clinton’s infidelity during the election campaign.

USA

Spicy Hillary and Trump dumps as foreign entrepreneurs cash in on election

The US presidential election candidates are inspiring commercial spin-offs around the world as businesses cash in on the campaign hoopla.