Spain's People's Party to elect new leader with a view to win 2020 election

Choosing between two candidates, Spain's center-right People's Party on Saturday will elect its new president who will have the task of keeping the party together as well as regenerating it with a view to winning the next general election scheduled for 2020.

May threatened rebels with general elections - report

British Prime Minister Theresa May threatened rebels in her Conservative Party with a general election this summer if they defeated her Brexit plans on customs, The Times newspaper reported.

Security Council sees unprecedented opportunities for Afghanistan to seek peace

Speakers attending a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan said Tuesday that there were unprecedented opportunities for Afghanistan to seek peace and consolidate its political foundation.

Libya's rival leaders agree to hold elections in December

Libya's rival leaders agreed to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on December 10 following a meeting in Paris.

Germany 'two-faced' for allowing HDP rally in Cologne: Turkish Foreign Ministry

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said on May 26 it condemned as a "double standard" a decision by Germany to allow a rally by the Kurdish issue-focused Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) in Cologne, having previously prevented ruling party politicians from campaigning there.

Abadi Likely to Remain Iraq’s Prime Minister: Source

While Iraqi parties have launched talks to form a coalition government after the recent parliamentary election, a political source speculated that the incumbent prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, will have the highest chance of retaking the helm.

Latin American leaders recall ambassadors to Venezuela over vote

A bloc of countries from the Americas opposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said that all its 14 members will recall their ambassadors to the country to protest against what it said was the country's failure to hold a "free and fair" election.

Venezuela's President Maduro wins reelection, says National Electoral Council

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was reelected for a second six-year term in presidential elections on Sunday, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE).

Maduro set for victory amid tepid turnout in "condemned" Venezuela vote

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is seeking a six-year term in an apparently poorly attended vote condemned by foes as the "coronation" of a dictator and likely to bring fresh foreign sanctions.

Moqtada Al-Sadr's Alliance Wins Iraq Election

A political bloc led by Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has won the Arab country’s parliamentary election, the electoral commission said on Saturday.

Shiite cleric Sadr takes lead in Iraq parliamentary election

The political coalition of influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr took an early lead in Iraq's national elections in partial returns announced late Sunday by the Iraqi electoral commission.

Abadi Orders Iraqi Forces to Ensure Security in Kirkuk, Sulaymaniyah

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered Iraqi forces in Kirkuk and Sulaymaniyah to ensure security in the Kurdish provinces following violent protests in the wake of the country's parliamentary polls, media reports said on Sunday.

ISIS/ISIL claims responsibility for suicide attack on Libyan election commission

The terrrorist group Islamic State (IS) on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the suicide attack on the headquarters of Libya's Higher Commission of Elections in the capital Tripoli.

Democratic Party files lawsuit over 2016 election 'disruption'

The Democratic Party in the US has filed a lawsuit against Russia, President Donald Trump's campaign and WikiLeaks, charging that they conspired to disrupt the 2016 US presidential election.

Sarkozy placed under formal investigation in suspected Libyan fund: report

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday on suspected funds of Libyan origin, a local newspaper reported. 

French ex-president Sarkozy in custody over campaign funds : Reuters

The French police detained former President Nicolas Sarkozy as part of an investigation into alleged illegal financing of his election campaign in the 2007 elections, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a source close to the investigation.

League claims right to lead Italian government

Italy's eurosceptic League has claimed the right to lead a new government, telling investors they should have no fear of it taking office after an inconclusive election gave its centre-right alliance the largest bloc of votes.

Populist Parties Boast Gains in Italy Election, but No Majority

 A rival pair of populist and stridently anti-European Union political forces surged in Italy's parliamentary election, but neither gained enough support to govern the country alone, preliminary results showed Monday.

Colombie: des candidats FARC "agressés", le parti suspend sa campagne

Le parti issu de l'ex-guérilla colombienne des Farc a annoncé ce vendredi suspendre sa campagne électorale pour les scrutins législatif et présidentiel, en l'absence de "garanties" après des "sabotages" et des agressions" ayant visé certains de ses candidats."

Cyprus election challenger Malas concedes defeat to president Anastasiades

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades held an unassailable lead in a run-off election, securing 55.9 percent of vote with 95 percent of votes counted, and challenger Stavros Malas called to congratulate him on victory, Cyprus state television said Sunday.