Sirisena to be sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president
Maithripala Sirisena will be sworn in as Sri Lanka's new president after the strongman incumbent conceded defeat in a bitterly fought election.
Crisis-hit Croatia to elect president in uncertain vote
Croatia elects a president in a run-off vote expected to be a tight fight between centre-left incumbent Ivo Josipovic and conservative Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic.
Time to crack down on 'Islamophobia', Turkey's Erdogan tells EU
Turkish President warned the EU it should crack down on "Islamophobia" amid rising anti-Muslim protests instead of trying to teach Turkey lessons about democracy.
100 days in power for Afghan president, but no government
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani marked his first 100 days in power, still struggling to form a government.
Brazil's Workers Party backs Lula for 2018: official
Brazil's ruling Workers Party would back former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to seek a third term in 2018.
Incumbent president and conservative rival in Croatia run-off: exit polls
Croatia's centre-left President Ivo Josipovic and his conservative rival Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic will face off in a run-off vote on January 11.
EU congratulates Essebsi on winning 'historic' Tunisia vote
The European Union congratulated veteran Tunisian politician Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory in the country's first free presidential electionю
The year Putin tore up the rule book
Putin upended the global rules with considerable chutzpah, sowing just enough uncertainty to keep the world unsure of his intentions or his next move .
S. Korea president angered by 'groundless' rumours
South Korean President hit out at "groundless" rumours circling her administration, some of which have touched on her personal life.
With two years left, Obama prepares to go it alone
Barack Obama has only two years left in office but he is not ready to slow down.
Rousseff must fight graft to placate angry Brazil
Brazilian President must now deliver on her pledge to crack down on corruption or be dogged by the scandals that nearly derailed her campaign.
Rousseff calls for 'unity, dialogue' after Brazil win
Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff called for national unity after winning reelection in a bitterly fought race that divided the country.
Neymar backing Brazil challenger Neves in election run-off
Brazilian football idol Neymar voiced support for presidential challenger Aecio Neves, just three days before this weekend's election run-off.
Polls give Rousseff growing lead ahead of Brazil vote
Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff is gaining ground over center-right challenger Aecio Neves.
Rousseff leads by whisker in latest Brazil polls
Two new polls showed incumbent Dilma Rousseff fractionally ahead of rival Aecio Neves in a race that is still too close to call.
Rousseff falls ill after tense Brazil debate
Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff fell ill at the end of a tense and at times bitter televised debate Thursday with challenger Aecio Neves.
Putin accuses Obama of hostility, meddling
President Vladimir Putin accused US counterpart Barack Obama of a hostile attitude towards Russia, warning against "attempts to blackmail" Moscow.
Italy confirms Putin-Poroshenko meeting in Milan Friday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko in Milan on Friday, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said.
As Hillary Clinton stumps for Democrats, 2016 looms large
Hillary Clinton hits the campaign trail to support a Democratic Senate hopeful, one of several events that could offer sneak peeks at her 2016 presidential aspirations.
Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo
Mozambique heads to the polls a tough test for Frelimo, the party that has ruled the resource-rich country since independence in 1975.