Egypt's Sisi sworn in for second term with vow to fight terrorism

Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been sworn in for a second term as Egypt's president with a vow to fight "those who choose violence, terrorism and extremism".

«La Fête à Macron» et «Stop Macron»: ce que réclament les manifestants à Paris

Ce samedi, la place de l'Opéra à Paris est le point de départ de «La Fête à Macron» organisée à l'appel d'un député de La France insoumise à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de l’investiture d'Emmanuel Macron à la présidence. Les manifestants prônent la «Résistance» au «coup d’État social» réalisé par «le Président des riches».

Cubans Wary Of Future As Lawmakers Meet To Replace Castro

Cuban lawmakers were set to start a two-day session on Wednesday to name the first non-Castro president in more than 40 years, ushering in younger Communist leaders who will be under pressure to bring greater prosperity and revitalize the creaking economy.

Catalogne: débat pour investir un nouveau président le 12 mars

Le président du parlement de Catalogne a convoqué pour le 12 mars le débat d'investiture d'un nouveau président pour la région, avec pour seul candidat l'indépendantiste Jordi Sanchez, emprisonné près de Madrid, a annoncé mardi le parlement.

Yemeni Houthi Rebels Release Dozens of Supporters of Saleh

Yemeni Shia Houthi rebels released 69 supporters of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh killed last year by the Houthis, a source in security bodies told Sputnik.

Prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ousted S Korea president

South Korean prosecutors have sought a 30-year jail term for former president Park Geun-hye.

Turkey: Opposition MHP to back Erdogan's reelection

Rather than fielding a presidential candidate of its own in 2019, Turkey’s opposition Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) will instead back the reelection of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Report: Iranian ex-President Ahmadinejad arrested for inciting unrest

The Iranian regime headed by Ali Khamenei has reportedly arrested former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Shiraz city for inciting unrest and more demonstrations following statements he made earlier in Bushehr.

Moldovan constitutional court suspends president's powers

Moldovan President Igor Dodon has had his powers suspended for refusing to appoint seven ministerial nominees in late December. The pro-Russian president has repeatedly clashed with Moldova's pro-European government.

Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa to be sworn in as president on Friday

Former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa will be sworn in as president on Friday, according to Zimbabwe's state broadcaster.

Fugitive Former Yemeni President under House Arrest in Saudi Arabia: Commander

A Yemeni security commander said Yemen’s fugitive former President Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi has been put under a house arrest in Saudi Arabia.

Libya Kaos: Pro-Haftar fighters storm constitution assembly

Fighters aligned with Khalifa Hafter, the military general based in the remote east of Libya, have stormed the headquarters of the constitution drafting assembly in the city of al-Bayda.

Iran election: Hassan Rouhani takes strong lead

Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani appeared to have a strong lead on Saturday as results poured in from a crucial election that could significantly influence the country's future.

Iran's Authorities Likely to Extend Polling Stations' Working Hours

According to the Tasnim news agency, the turnout is higher than it was during the election four years ago.

Moon confirmed winner of election, starts duties of S. Korean presidency

South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) on Wednesday morning declared Moon Jae-in the winner of the presidential election and Moon started duties of presidency right after the confirmation.

French voters brace for decisive round of presidential election

French voters are preparing to return to the polling stations on Sunday to decide which of the two candidates will take the country's presidency for the next five years.

South Ossetia to close border with Georgia ahead of presidential inauguration

South Ossetia will close its border with Georgia on April 20, ahead of the inauguration of the newly-elected President Anatoly Bibilov, the press service of the republic’s State Security Committee told TASS.

Fillon Vows to Vote Against Le Pen if He Fails in 1st Stage of France's Election

French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon on Monday rejected the possibility of voting for his right-wing rival from the National Front (FN), Marine Le Pen, in the second round of French presidential elections.

S.Korean prosecutors to summon ousted President Park for questioning next week

South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday notified former President Park Geun-hye of the date of her appearing in the prosecution office for questioning.

Impeached South Korean president Park leaves mansion

 Park Geun-hye left South Korea's presidential mansion Sunday, two days after judges voted to uphold the parliament's impeachment of the Asian leader.