News about Elections

Trump details fabulous riches in White House bid US mogul Donald Trump has laid bare the details of his purported $10 billion riches in a 92-page disclosure.

23 July 2015 10:05

Greek gov't has 'no intention' of calling early election Greece's government has "no intention" of calling early elections while in the throes of finalising a deal with its eurozone partners on a new bailout.

21 July 2015 10:38

FBI probing drug baron's threat against Trump: aide The FBI is investigating an alleged threat against US presidential contender Donald Trump from a Mexican drug kingpin on the run from jail.

14 July 2015 14:00

Clinton slams Republicans on Trump US Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton slammed Republicans for not responding "immediately" to halt Donald Trump's divisive comments on Mexican immigrants.

13 July 2015 12:54

Trump says will win Hispanic vote despite immigrant storm Donald Trump doubled down on his controversial claim that Mexico is sending criminals to the United States -- but insisted he was misrepresented.

11 July 2015 17:31

Clinton blames Republican 'attacks' for image slump Hillary Clinton accused Republicans of waging a "constant barrage of attacks" on her and blamed them for whipping up doubts about her trustworthiness over an email scandal.

08 July 2015 12:11

Burundi president misses key regional crisis summit Burundi's president skipped regional talks Monday aimed at brokering a deal to end weeks of unrest in the country, choosing instead to campaign for his controversial third term.

06 July 2015 15:05

Obama mocks Republicans about 2016 'Hunger Games' US President Barack Obama has one wish for the Republicans trying to succeed him: that the odds are ever in their favor.

03 July 2015 12:27

Kerry urges Venezuela dialogue ahead of elections US Secretary of State John Kerry urged Venezuela to engage in "political dialogue" ahead of elections later this year.

03 July 2015 12:20

Macy's and Costa Rica dump defiant Trump Macy's became the latest company to sever ties with Donald Trump, and Costa Rica decided to pull out of his Miss Universe competition following the mogul's controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants.

02 July 2015 17:02

Clinton raises record $45 mn in first campaign quarter Hillary Clinton announced she raised a record $45 million in the first quarter of her US presidential bid.

02 July 2015 14:14

Votes counted in controversial Burundi polls as ruling party eyes win Burundi election officials finished vote-counting, a day after internationally condemned polls boycotted by the opposition, with the ruling party expected to win a sweeping victory.

01 July 2015 12:08

UN chief appeals for secure Burundi elections On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.

29 June 2015 15:13

Trump says he would make Mexico pay for a border wall Presidential hopeful Donald Trump said in an interview aired that he would force Mexico to pay to have a wall built along its northern border with the United States.

29 June 2015 13:22

Bobby Jindal launches US presidential bid Pegging himself as a rebellious outsider Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced he is running for president.

25 June 2015 12:28

Hollande already in campaign mode two years ahead of election His ratings are still in the doldrums and the economy is still stagnant, yet French President Francois Hollande looks ever more determined to run for re-election two years from now.

22 June 2015 10:48

Mexico slams Donald Trump's 'absurd' remarks Mexico's interior minister hit back at "absurd" remarks made by US billionaire and presidential candidate Donald Trump.

17 June 2015 14:20

Don't use my music, Neil Young tells Donald Trump Donald Trump has landed himself in hot water with Neil Young after the singer-songwriter accused the White House hopeful of not having permission to use his hit "Rockin' In The Free World."

17 June 2015 13:03

Denmark's 'selfie' prime minister fights for second term Like the protagonist of Denmark's hit TV show "Borgen", Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt is a pragmatic centrist who learned her political lines the hard way.

16 June 2015 14:22

Jeb Bush: 'I will run to win' Jeb Bush jumped headlong into the presidential race, insisting "America deserves better" after eight years of Barack Obama.

16 June 2015 13:42

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