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.

Armenia to Get New PM on May 8 after Turmoil, Says Ruling Party

The head of Armenia's ruling party in parliament said on Thursday that the country would get a new prime minister on May 8 after more than two weeks of street protests which have rocked Russia's close ally.

Supporters of Armenian Opposition Leader Vow to Hold Rally 'Until Victory'

Supporters of Nikol Pashinyan, an Armenian opposition figure and the only candidate for the post of country’s prime minister, told Sputnik on Tuesday they would hold a rally on Yerevan’s central Republic Square until their leader’s victory.

Morocco Hails UN Resolution on Western Sahara for Sending Firm Signal to Rebels

 A new UN resolution on Western Sahara has sent a firm message to the separatist Polisario Front that it should not aspire to change the status quo in the region, the Moroccan envoy to the UN said.

Theresa May suffers embarrassing Brexit bill defeat in House of Lords

Britain's House of Lords inflicted an embarrassing defeat on Theresa May's government on Wednesday, challenging her refusal to remain in a customs union with the European Union after Brexit.

Calls to End Yemen War Renewed after US Senate Bill Failure

Human rights advocates and Yemeni activists are voicing their frustration after a US Senate resolution to end the United States' involvement in the destructive and deadly war in Yemen was rejected.

Trump Threatens Countries With Funding Cuts Ahead of UNGA Jerusalem Vote

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday during a cabinet meeting that he is carefully watching the way countries vote in the UN Security Council and General Assembly, and those that vote against US interests could lose out on aid from the United States.

Catalan parliament declares independence during a secret vote on Friday afternoon

The Catalan parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain.

Iraqi Parliament Rejects Kurdish Independence Vote

Iraq’s parliament voted on Tuesday to reject a Kurdish region independence referendum planned for Sept. 25, authorizing the prime minister to take all measures to preserve Iraq’s unity, a lawmaker said.

Kirkuk votes to take part in Kurdish independence poll

Councillors in the Iraqi province of Kirkuk have voted to take part in next month's Kurdish independence referendum, in a session, however, that was boycotted by Turkmen and Arab members.

US House of Representatives approves new sanctions against Russia

The House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to pass new sanctions against Russia, and require congressional approval before US President Donald Trump can ease or remove existing ones. The bill also includes sanctions against Iran and North Korea

British PM breathes sigh of relief after gov't program passes by just 14 votes

British Prime Minister Theresa May won approval Thursday for the government program outlined last week by Queen Elizabeth II in the Queen's Speech to Parliament.

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.

Le Parlement du Monténégro accepte d'adhérer à l'OTAN, l'opposition boycotte le vote

Le petit pays des Balkans pourrait devenir le 29e Etat membre de l'alliance après le vote de son Parlement. Les opposants à l'adhésion se sont pour leur part rassemblés devant le bâtiment pour y brûler un drapeau de l'OTAN.

UK government rejects Scotland's bid for second independence referendum

The British government said on Tuesday it would not be entering into negotiations on the Scottish government's proposal to hold a new independence referendum in late 2018 or early 2019.

Scottish Parliament delays independence motion vote

A vote in Scotland's parliament on supporting First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's call for a new independence referendum will be delayed until Tuesday in a gesture of respect following the attack on the British parliament.

Social democrat Steinmeier elected new President of Germany

The social democrat Frank-Walter Steinmeier was on Sunday elected President of Germany by a constitutional body.

Antonio Tajani elected new President of the European Parliament

Antonio Tajani, of the EPP Christian Democrat group, has been elected president of the European Parliament.

Crimes de guerre en Syrie: l'ONU approuve la création d'un groupe de travail

L'Assemblée générale des Nations unies a approuvé mercredi la création d'un groupe de travail chargé de préparer des dossiers sur les crimes de guerre commis en Syrie, première étape vers la poursuite en justice des responsables de ces atrocités.