elections

Profiles: Afghanistan’s Presidential Candidates

By Larisa Epatko

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is hoping to win a second five-year term in Thursday's elections, while raucous rallies drew thousands of supporters for the main opposition candidates in the days leading up to the vote.

Myanmar Sentences Suu Kyi to 18 Months

A court in military-ruled Myanmar sentenced democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Tuesday to 18 months under house arrest for allowing an uninvited American to stay at her home.

Elections Mark Possible Turning Point for Kurds

Over the weekend, Kurds across the three northern regions of Iraq went to the polls to elect new leaders. The two parties that have controlled the autonomous region for 20 years faced a powerful challenge from a new opposition party.

Western-backed Bloc Keeps Majority After Lebanese Vote

By PBS News Hour

A Western-backed, anti-Syrian coalition maintained a parliamentary majority in Lebanon after elections Sunday in which some observers had expected to see Hezbollah make gains.

Hezbollah, Pro-Western Blocs at Odds in Lebanese Elections

By PBS News Hour

Lebanon's parliamentary elections on Sunday pit a Western-backed coalition now holding the majority in the government against an Iranian- and Syrian-backed alliance led by Hezbollah.

With Labor Party Reeling, Brown Braces for Leadership Fight

By Admin, PBS News Hour

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is fighting off a reported campaign to oust him in the wake of a financial scandal that has damaged Labor Party popularity and caused four of his ministers quit.

Israeli Election Results Split Between Rival Parties

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Tzipi Livni's centrist Kadima party and Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party both claimed victory in Israel's parliamentary elections Tuesday, complicating prospects of a coalition government.

Iraqi Prime Minister’s Party Posts Gains in Elections

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Preliminary results in Saturday's provincial elections in Iraq show Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's Dawa party garnering the most votes in nine provinces, but falling short of operating without a coalition.

Afghanistan Delays Presidential Election Until August

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Afghan officials said Thursday that the country's second-ever presidential election will be postponed three months until Aug. 20 to give them more time to prepare. The delay also would allow more time for additional U.S. troops to arrive.

Peres Paves the Way for Snap Elections in Israel

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Israeli President Shimon Peres said Monday that efforts to form a coalition government had failed, officially clearing the way for snap elections to take place in the next few months.