Unrecognised Karabakh votes as tensions rise
The self-declared state of Nagorny-Karabakh, recognised by no country in the world, votes in leadership elections as fears grow of a new conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over its status.
Venezuela's Chavez has big lead over rival: poll
President Hugo Chavez has a more than 15-point lead on his main rival ahead of Venezuela's October presidential vote, according to the latest survey from pollster Datanalisis.
Veteran survivor Mukherjee set to be Indian president
India's former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee is set to win presidential elections on Thursday, with some analysts predicting he may wield an unusual degree of influence in the ceremonial role.
Obama refuses to apologize for Romney attacks
US President Barack Obama refused to apologize Sunday for accusing Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs while in charge of Bain Capital, a charge his Republican opponent has dismissed as "false."
Brother of South Korean president detained
The elder brother of South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak was arrested and detained early Wednesday pending a corruption trial, in a setback for the conservative ruling party during an election year.
Chavez insists he is 'totally' cancer-free
Firebrand Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez insisted Monday that he is "totally" cancer-free and ready to take on what promises to be a tough re-election battle without "physical restrictions."
Opposition to appeal Mexico presidential vote results
The party of the leftist candidate who came in second in Mexico's presidential election said Sunday it would challenge the results, which gave a win to Enrique Pena Nieto, in the Electoral Court.
Vote 'buying' charges hang over Mexican poll result
Mexico's national election authority on Wednesday announced a recount of ballots cast at more than half of the polling stations in the country's presidential election in which Enrique Pena Nieto claimed victory.
Venezuela's Chavez warns of plot to deny reelection
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday claimed his political rivals have hatched a plot to deny him a victory in the upcoming October 7 presidential vote.
Mexico runner-up demands presidential vote recount
The runner-up in Mexico's presidential vote demanded a full recount of Sunday's balloting, raising fears he could lead disruptive mass protests like he did six years ago.
Pena Nieto wins Mexico presidential vote: exit polls
Enrique Pena Nieto, the youthful candidate of the party that governed Mexico for decades, won a resounding victory Sunday in the country's presidential election, exit polls show.
Nazarbayev met Total and General Electric Transportation top managers
President Nazarbayev received Total and General Electric Transportation senior management in his residence.
Nazarbayev congratulated Putin on election
Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev congratulated Vladimir Putin on the victory in the elections.
Zhanaozen events effected voters turnout at elections: Expert
Zhanaozen events caused high voter turnout at parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan: Nurlan Yerimbetov.
New Majilis opens its first session
The majilismen are expected to form the governing bodies of the chamber and take a motion of no/confidence in the current Government.
Kazakhstan will no longer invite biased observers: Nazarbayev
President Nursultan Nazarbayev said Kazakhstan intended to be more careful about what kind of monitors it invites to future elections.
Kazakhstan CEC registered Majilis deputies
On January 18, 2012 Kazakhstan Central Election Commission registered Majilis deputies.
Kazakhstan’s General Prosecutor’s office speaks about provocations during elections
On January 15 the prosecutor’s office received 536 requests, 63 of them referred to violations at the elections to the parliament's Majilis, and 472 – at elections to Maslikhats.
Kazakhstan President's after-elections priorities
The first two include social modernization and industrial and innovative development of the country. President also stressed the importance of the elections.
First session of the new Parliament to open January 20
According to the legislation, the country’s Majilis (lower chamber) is to hold a vote of confidence in the government.
