Kazakhstanis applying for presidential candidacy
14 applications have been received by the Central Election Commission of Kazakhstan ahead of the early presidential election in the country. There are two highlights this year: first ever female nominee and state language proficiency tests.
Kazakh woman to run for Polish presidency
A Kazakh native turned Polish human rights advocate shares her presidential ambitions.
Jeb Bush cheered, jeered at conservative confab
Jeb Bush courted rightwing American voters at a crucial political testing ground, but the presumed Republican presidential frontrunner for 2016 received a mixed reception.
Obama challenges 2016 candidates on immigration
US President Barack Obama trained his sights on Republicans and 2016 presidential hopefuls, encouraging voters to demand they support immigration reform.
Emboldened Obama embraces presidential power
Barack Obama is expected to issue the third and most significant veto of his presidency, embracing raw executive power in the twilight of his administration.
Anti-nuclear movement leader may run for President in Kazakhstan
Amantai-kazhy Assylbek, the leader of a Kazakhstani anti-nuclear movement, has declared his readiness to run for president.
World's oldest leader Mugabe triumphant ahead of 'obscene' birthday bash
The world's oldest leader, Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, turns 91 with much to celebrate -- even as critics condemn as "obscene" his lavish birthday party plans.
'I am my own man,' says Jeb Bush
Republican Jeb Bush insisted that he is his "own man," further indication he is distinguishing himself from his presidential father as he mulls a 2016 White House bid.
Secretary of Kazakh Communists, a possible presidental candidate
Secretary of the Communist Party of Kazakhstan Zhambyl Akhmetbekov says that his party supports the idea of holding presidential election in Kazakhstan early.
Former nominee supports Nazarbayev as presidential candidate
A two-time candidate for Kazakhstan president Gani Kasymov supports the idea of holding early election in Kazakhstan and views Nursultan Nazarbayev as the most suitable candidate.
Mexico leader gets no applause, and plenty of online flak
Mexico's embattled President Enrique Pena Nieto has sparked a social media storm over an off-the-cuff remark he made about not getting applauded.
Third time no charm: Romney won't run for president
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he will not run for the White House again in 2016.
Italy presidential battle heads into third day
Italy's presidential election will go into a fourth and likely decisive round on Saturday more after two more inconclusive votes.
Saudi King Abdullah dies, Salman is new ruler
Saudi Arabia's elderly King Abdullah died and was replaced by his half-brother Salman as the absolute ruler of the world's top oil exporter.
Erdogan to chair Turkey cabinet for first time as president
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will chair a cabinet meeting for the first time as head of state.
Hollande's popularity soars after French jihadist attacks
Once France's most unpopular post-war president, Francois Hollande has experienced a dramatic surge in approval ratings.
Romney says he's not running - for US Senate
Mitt Romney kept them guessing. In his first prominent speech since telling donors last week he was still interested in the White House.
Majority in US expect a woman president in their lifetime: poll
Seventy-three percent of Americans expect to see a female president in their lifetime, even as men are expected to maintain their dominant role in business.
Attacks boost Hollande's image, but maybe not for long
Hollande received a warm ovation from the crowd that thronged the French capital, belying the president's standing in opinion polls that hit a record low just months ago.
Grabar-Kitarovic: from country girl to Croatia's first female president
Croatia's first female president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, is a moderate conservative who styles herself as "a woman of the people".