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Central African Republic

Polls close in Central African Republic presidential run-off vote

Voting has ended in Central African Republic’s (CAR)presidential election second-round run-off. Sunday’s vote will bring to an end two years of

Central African Republic

CAR: voters go to polls in crunch elections

Voters have been casting their ballots in Central African Republic, in elections seen as crucial to restoring democratic rule and ending years of

USA

Trump and Sanders claim victory in New Hampshire

As the winners of the New Hampshire primary quickly became clear the victors, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders thanked their

Haiti

Haiti leaders clinch last-minute deal to form interim government

Politicians in Haiti have signed a last-minute agreement to install a caretaker government to avoid a power vacuum. The deal was inked on Saturday

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USA

Presidential race moves to New Hampshire

After a scare in Iowa where she scraped the narrowest of wins, Hillary Clinton has moved on to New Hampshire along with the other wanna-be

USA

The US presidential primaries explained

How is the President of the USA elected? The election of the President of the United States is not a direct, national election, but an indirect vote

Portugal

Portugal goes to the polls for a new president

People in Portugal have been voting in the presidential election against an unstable political backdrop that has seen the country ruled by a shaky

Portugal

Portugal picks a new president amid turbulent political times

The people of Portugal are voting for a new president on Sunday in a country never far from political turmoil in recent months. Voters have a record

World News

Haiti polls postponed for third time amid unrest

Haiti has postponed its presidential election – again – amid scenes of unrest in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Anger has erupted amid claims the

Lebanon

Geagea strikes deal backing Aoun presidency in Lebanon

A possible end to the political deadlock at the summit of Lebanese politics may be in sight. Christian Michel Aoun’s presidential candidacy has been

Haiti

Election violence in blighted Haiti as opposition cries fraud

Electoral violence has erupted in Haiti as opposition supporters demand the suspension of the January 24 presidential election.

China

Chinese state-run media warn Taiwan against independence

As Taiwan elects its first female president, China's state-run media warn against any "poisonous" moves towards independence.

Taiwan

Taiwan elects first female president

Taiwan has elected opposition leader Tsai Ing-wen as its first female president. The overwhelming victory for the leader of the pro-independence

World News

Taiwan election: experts predict win for pro-independence DPP

Taiwan has gone to the polls in elections which could prove crucial to its future relations with China. Outgoing president Ma Ying-jeou and his

Spain

Rajoy calls for broad coalition as split parliament reconvenes

A split parliament reflecting a tricky political landscape in Spain held its first session on Wednesday (Jan. 13). It was the first time Spain’s

Spain

Snap election on the cards in Catalonia

Split among factions threatens to undermine campaign for independence from Madrid as parties clash over choice of leader.

Central African Republic

CAR: former prime minister takes slim lead in presidential poll

A former prime minister of Central African Republic has taken a slim lead in the country’s presidential election. With all votes in the capital

Spain

Rajoy still hoping for Spanish coalition

Spain’s acting prime minister says he’s still hoping to build a broad coalition government – despite being rebuffed by both the Socialist Party and

World News

Central African Republic polls to proceed despite dangers

Central African Republic is braced to hold long-postponed presidential and legislative elections this Wednesday. This is in a country carved up by

Spain

Spain's king calls for unity after inconclusive elections

Spain’s King Felipe has used his traditional Christmas message to call for unity after the country’s inconclusive election last Sunday. Political