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Local Elections: Key Test Of Political Mood
Voters go to the polls two years ahead of the next general election, with the results set to be scrutinised by the major parties. Continue reading
Falkland Islanders To Vote In Referendum
Falkland Islanders go to the polls in a referendum on whether they want to remain British amid increasing tensions with Argentina. Continue reading
Fears Of Chaos As Italy Goes To The Polls
Italy goes to the polls amid fears comedian, Beppo Grillo, could take up to a fifth of the vote, throwing parliament into chaos. Continue reading
Obama proposes commission to address long lines at polls
President Obama is creating a bipartisan commission to address long lines at the polls. Continue reading
Monti aims for Italy vote majority, pro-Europe alliance
ROME (Reuters) – Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Monday he was aiming to win a majority in a parliamentary election in February and would seek alliances with parties agreeing with his pro-Europe agenda. While not explicitly saying so, Monti appeared to indicate he was open to an alliance with the centre left – led by Pier Luigi Bersani, who polls say is on track to win the election – although not until after the vote Continue reading
AP PHOTOS: Images from Egypt’s constitution vote
Egyptians returned to the polls to vote on a referendum on an Islamist-backed constitution. Continue reading
South Korea votes in tight race on economy and jobs
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Koreans voted on Wednesday in freezing winter temperatures for a new president in a battle between the daughter of their former military ruler and a man her father jailed for political activism. Continue reading
On election’s eve, Japan’s conservatives appear poised for dramatic comeback
Japan’s political carousel is about to revolve yet again. By late on Sunday evening, the world’s third biggest economy is expected to install its seventh prime minister in six years, with polls predicting a dramatic comeback by the conservative opposition and its hawkish leader, Shinzo Abe. Continue reading
On election’s eve, Japan’s conservatives appear poised for dramatic comeback
Japan’s political carousel is about to revolve yet again. By late on Sunday evening, the world’s third biggest economy is expected to install its seventh prime minister in six years, with polls predicting a dramatic comeback by the conservative opposition and its hawkish leader, Shinzo Abe. Continue reading
Egypt’s referendum a vote on Morsi as well as the constitution (+video)
Egyptians made yet another trip to the polls today to vote on a controversial constitution that has deeply polarized the nation, as the opposition warned of fraud. Continue reading
