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Vote Checks Begin for Zimbabwe Election Results

By PBS News Hour

Zimbabwe's electoral commission is presenting initial results from the March 29 presidential vote to the candidates on Thursday, a day after international media outlets reported the opposition party won the vote by a four-point margin.

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe Rails Against Britain, Critics

By PBS News Hour

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe went on the offensive Friday, calling his opponents puppets of Great Britain who want a return to colonial rule, and blaming his critics for the country's economic problems.

Reporter Describes Mugabe’s Tenuous Hold on Power

In the wake of a decisive defeat in Zimbabwe's parliamentary elections on Saturday, President Robert Mugabe faces an uncertain future after 28 years in power. Charlayne Hunter-Gault reports on the situation from neighboring South Africa.

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Spain’s Socialist Party Wins in General Elections

By PBS News Hour

Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero's Socialist Party won national elections for a second consecutive time Sunday, gaining seats in parliament but again falling short of an absolute majority.

Pakistanis Count Votes Following Parliamentary Elections

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Ballot counting began Monday night after Pakistanis cast their votes in relatively calm parliamentary elections that could reshape President Pervez Musharraf's government.

Pakistan Braces for Parliamentary Elections

By Admin, PBS News Hour

As Pakistanis prepared to head to the polls for Monday's parliamentary elections, President Pervez Musharraf issued a warning against protests and opposition party members voiced concerns over possible vote-rigging.

Musharraf Orders Security Measures in Lead-up to Elections

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said he ordered troops to shoot anyone trying to disrupt parliamentary elections scheduled for Feb. 18 as the country battles a rise in attacks blamed on Muslim extremists.

Pakistan Postpones Election Until Mid-February

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Despite the objections of opposition parties, Pakistan's parliamentary election was postponed on Wednesday by six weeks until mid-February due to violence sparked by the death of Benazir Bhutto.

Russian Official Asserts Goal of Nuclear Parity with U.S.

By Admin, PBS News Hour

Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov, a possible candidate in the country's upcoming presidential election, said Friday that Russia must be on par with the United States in terms of military and nuclear arms.

Presidential Favorite Falls Short of Victory in Turkey

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The man presumed to become Turkey's next president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, failed to secure the two-thirds of parliamentary votes Monday needed to skip another round of presidential voting next week.