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Former Iranian President Enters Presidential Race

By PBS News Hour

An experienced politician with ties to the West and a moderate platform entered Iran's presidential race Tuesday.

Shiite Group Picks al-Jaafari As Prime Minister

By PBS News Hour

The Shiite Muslim coalition that represents the largest voting bloc in Iraq's newly elected national assembly has chosen current interim Vice President Ibrahim al-Jaafari as its candidate for prime minister.

Shiites Look to Forge Allies After Election in Iraq

By PBS News Hour

The Shiite alliance won a majority of the ballot (48 percent) in Iraq's first free elections in 50 years, but not an absolute majority, leaving the alliance to work to build support among the myriad of other political parties.

Iraqi Prime Minister Urges Unity After Elections

By PBS News Hour

A day after the first multi-party elections in Iraq in 50 years, the interim prime minister called on his countrymen to set aside their differences while precinct workers counted millions of ballots cast.

Car Bombs Rock Baghdad Ahead of Elections

By PBS News Hour

A series of car bombings and shootings shook Baghdad on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people as insurgents continued attacks ahead of national elections scheduled for Jan. 30.

Abbas Declared Winner in Historic Palestinian Election

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Moderate former premier Mahmoud Abbas was declared the winner Monday in the election to replace the late Palestinian Authority leader Yasser Arafat.

Palestinians Wrap Up Campaigning Ahead of Vote

By PBS News Hour

Two days before the historic Palestinian presidential election, front-runner Mahmoud Abbas canceled a campaign stop in Jerusalem, saying Israeli security arrangements would have embarrassed him.

Insurgents Strike Party Office, Other Sites Ahead of Election

By PBS News Hour

Insurgents in Iraq detonated three car bombs, including one outside Iraqi interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's party headquarters in Baghdad, killing at least 16 people Monday as the country prepared for elections at the end of the month.

Ukrainian Election Dispute Appears Near an End

By PBS News Hour

Ukraine's election commission rejected a lengthy appeal from current Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich that alleged widespread fraud and vote tampering caused his defeat in the Dec. 26 re-run of Ukraine's presidential runoff.

Opposition Leader Declares Victory in Ukrainian Election

By PBS News Hour

Opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko declared victory Monday in Ukraine's presidential re-run vote -- an election marked by large protests, allegations of fraud and a disfiguration caused by dioxin poisoning.