Ak Zhol party in Kazakhstan refuses to nominate presidential candidate
Democratic Party Ak Zhol of Kazakhstan has announced its decision to support Nursultan Nazarbayev's nomination for presidency in the upcoming election instead of nominating a candidate from its own ranks.
Nursultan Nazarbayev to run for president
The XVI Congress of Kazakhstan’s ruling party Nur Otan has nominated the incumbent Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev as a presidential candidate.
Venezuela's ruling party targets new opposition leader
Lawmakers from Venezuela's ruling party said they have asked prosecutors to investigate a leading opposition lawmaker for conspiring to overthrow President.
UK's Labour details pre-poll economic plan
Britain's main opposition Labour party outlined its economic plan to try to woo middle-income voters ahead of an anticipated closely-fought election in May.
Australia PM Abbott vows to fight party vote to oust him
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Friday he would fight a Liberal party vote next week that could remove him from power.
Germany's anti-euro party agrees to slim down leadership
A congress of Germany's anti-euro AfD party ending moved to streamline its leadership structure in a bid to be more effective after weeks of dispute within the fledgling group.
Upstart Spanish party vows large Madrid demonstration
Spain's upstart left-wing protest party Podemos said it plans to hold a massive demonstration in Madrid on January 31 to press for political change.
Latvia centre-right coalition scores victory: exit polls
Latvia's ruling centre-right coalition led by Prime Minister Laimdota Straujuma scored a resounding majority in elections.
New Zealand opposition leader quits after poll rout
New Zealand opposition leader David Cunliffe bowed to mounting pressure and quit.
UK opposition leader makes pitch for election victory
Labour Party opposition leader Ed Miliband laid out his pitch to become Britain's next prime minister.
Scottish pro-independence parties report membership surge
Scottish pro-independence parties reported a surge in membership over the weekend.
Suspected Greek far-rightist jailed for stabbing teenager
A Greek court on Wednesday sentenced a suspected activist of the far-right Golden Dawn party to 10 years in prison for stabbing a high-school student, judicial officials said.
Police arrest 100 after California street party turns violent
At least 44 people were injured and more than 100 were arrested after a California student street party turned into a huge brawl, police said.
India anti-graft hero takes subway to swearing-in
Anti-corruption champion Arvind Kejriwal Saturday rode the subway to his swearing-in ceremony as the chief minister of Delhi, in what supporters hope will be a watershed moment in the country's graft-ridden politics.
Mauritania ruling party wins absolute majority
Mauritania's ruling UPR party has won a ruling majority in parliament after a second round of legislative elections.
'You should be afraid of me': S.Africa's Malema
South Africa's fiery young politician Julius Malema told a rally of his new party on Sunday that a "giant" has been born which should be feared and will fight for the poor.
Yerlan Karin dismissed from Nur Otan secretary position
Yerlan Karin was released from the position of Nur Otan party secretary. Bolat Bersebayev was appointed acting secretary.
Australian women rally behind ousted female PM Gillard
An Australian women's group defended ousted premier Julia Gillard on Friday, saying the nation's first female leader had battled treachery in her own party and "gross disrespect" while in office.
Massimov meets China's Communist Party member
Head of Kazakhstan President’s Administration Karim Massimov has met with Secretary of the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Zhao Leji.
Rudd's return revives Australia's Labor: poll
The dramatic return of Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has delivered his flagging Labor party a six percentage point bounce.