Tag Archives: elections
Despite violence, Pakistan vote shows democracy at work
Nawaz Sharif declared victory in the elections on Saturday night. Continue reading
Filipino clans, celebrities dominate midterm polls
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — From Imelda Marcos to Manny Pacquiao, familiar names of political clans and celebrities dominated the ballots in the Philippines' congressional and local elections Monday, making them a contest of popularity first and reform second. Continue reading
The twice and future prime minister, Nawaz Sharif, garners big Pakistan vote
It took scores of terrorist attacks, months of speculation and campaigning, but the verdict is in: Twice-elected prime minister Nawaz Sharif is set to win a third term after his party won a majority in the country’s parliamentary elections. Continue reading
Malaysia’s long-ruling coalition hangs on to power
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's long-governing coalition won national elections with a weakened majority to extend its unbroken, 56-year rule, fending off the strongest opposition it has ever faced but exposing vulnerabilities in the process. Continue reading
Asia stocks rise as investors cheer US jobs data
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stock markets rose Monday after a surprisingly strong U.S. Continue reading
Malaysians vote in bitterly contested elections
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysians have begun voting in emotionally charged national elections that could see the long-ruling coalition ousted after nearly 56 years in power. Continue reading
Voting begins in tight Malaysian national election
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Millions of Malaysians began voting Sunday in tight national elections that could see the long-ruling coalition ousted after nearly 56 years in power. Continue reading
County Council Elections: First Results In
Results in the England and Wales local elections have begun to arrive, providing a mid-term snapshot of the political mood. Continue reading
Italy president names center-left’s Letta as new premier
By Barry Moody and Paolo Biondi ROME (Reuters) – Italian President Giorgio Napolitano on Wednesday asked center-left politician Enrico Letta to form a new government, signaling the end of a damaging two-month stalemate since elections in the euro zone's third largest economy in February. Continue reading
Poll: PM To Suffer May Elections Meltdown
A survey suggests that David Cameron will suffer worse than expected losses for a mid-term government at the local elections. Continue reading
