May 05 Panama holds general election dominated by former president who was barred from running By Juan Zamorano, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press Eager for change after months of political turmoil and protests, Panamanian voters are weighing promises of economic prosperity and migratory crackdowns against a corruption scandal. Continue reading
Apr 28 Japan’s ruling party set to lose 3 seats in special vote, seen as rebuke for corruption scandal By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing party, stung by an extensive slush funds scandal, appeared to have lost all three seats in Sunday's parliamentary by-elections, according to media exit polls and preliminary results. Continue reading
Apr 27 South Africa’s historic election anniversary is coming up. Here’s why it’s so poignant this year By Gerald Imray, Associated Press South Africa's “Freedom Day” marks the country’s first democratic election that officially ended apartheid in 1994. The 30th anniversary falls on an important election. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 9:10 What’s at stake for India and its allies as polls open in world’s largest election By John Yang, Azhar Merchant, Claire Mufson In India, voting in the world’s largest election is underway for the next six weeks. Prime Minister Modi is heavily favored to win a third term, but his consolidation of power and crackdown on dissent have raised questions about his… Continue watching
Apr 14 Modi vows to turn India into global manufacturing hub as he seeks 3rd term in 2024 election By Ashok Sharma, Associated Press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday vowed to boost social spending, develop infrastructure and make India into a global manufacturing hub as companies shift away from China, as he unveiled his Hindu nationalist party’s election strategy. Continue reading
Apr 07 More states move to restrict guns at polling sites to protect workers, voters from threats By Barbara Rodriguez, Jennifer Gerson, The 19th At least a half-dozen states have introduced legislation this year that would either explicitly ban firearms at polling locations or expand existing restrictions. Continue reading
Mar 31 Turkish opposition retains key cities in local elections, posing setback to President Erdogan By Suzan Fraser, Cinar Kiper, Associated Press Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had set his sights on retaking control of those urban areas. Continue reading
Mar 24 Senegalese voters head to polls in tightly contested presidential election after months of unrest By Jessica Donati, Babacar Dione, Jack Thompson, Associated Press The election comes after Senegalese President Macky Sall unsuccessfully tried to postpone the Feb. 25 vote until the end of the year, sparking violent protests. Sall is barred by the constitution from seeking a third term. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 3:02 News Wrap: Netanyahu says Schumer’s call for new Israeli election is ‘inappropriate’ In our news wrap Sunday, Netanyahu dismissed U.S. criticism of his leadership and handling of Israel’s war with Hamas, polls closed in Russia’s presidential election and early returns show Putin with 88 percent of the vote, a man has been… Continue watching
Mar 17 With Putin set to extend his rule in Russia, protests spring up at polls on final day of voting By Associated Press Russians crowded outside polling stations at noon Sunday on the last day of a presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President Vladimir Putin in a vote that offered them no real alternatives after he ruthlessly cracked… Continue reading