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Egyptians vote in referendum to extend Sisi's rule
Despite protests from human rights groups, the 3-day plebiscite is expected to approve sweeping constitutional changes that will extend President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's rule until at least 2024
Cleric Sadr wins Iraq poll but forming government far off
Moqtada Sadr faces a deeply fragmented political landscape and opposition from key player Iran
Trump aide Hicks declines to answer Russia hearing questions
The White House's 29-year-old communications director stuck to answering pre-approved questions, House Intelligence Committee members say
Could Brazil's loathed president Temer seek a new term?
After a torrid time in office, a few elements are finally going the 77-year-old's way
Venezuelan opposition says won't contest April 22 polls without guarantees
Opposition leader: 'Do not count on the Democratic Unity Roundtable (MUD), or the people, to endorse what until now is only a fraudulent and illegitimate simulation of the presidential election'
3 independents seek to shake up Mexico presidential race
The July 1 election will be the first time Mexico has allowed independent presidential candidates in its modern history
Venezuela presidential vote set for April 22
The date is announced after talks break down between the government and opposition on setting a date for the polls
Ecuador voters bar ex-president Correa from comeback
Initial results from the plebiscite show 64% of ballots in favor of restoring the measure which prevents presidents from running indefinitely
Ireland to hold abortion referendum in May
The referendum will ask voters if they want to keep the constitutional restriction on abortion or repeal it and allow the Irish parliament to legislate on the issue
Pro-Russian Zeman scores second term as Czech president
Milos Zeman narrowly wins over his pro-European liberal rival Jiri Drahos in a runoff election
Venezuela opposition out in the cold as Maduro eyes 2nd term
The Supreme Court, in a shock ruling Thursday, January 25, effectively ordered the national election council to exclude the Democratic Union Roundtable
Venezuela calls early election, Maduro ready to run for second term
The 55-year-old Maduro, a towering mustachioed former bus driver who was Hugo Chavez's handpicked successor, says he is ready to run if he receives the party's nomination
Zimbabwe elections in '4 to 5' months – president
It points to an earlier date than expected following the ousting of long-time ruler Robert Mugabe
Shockwaves: The world in 2017
Here is a look at some of the biggest global stories from the past year
Billionaire Piñera to return as Chile's president
(UPDATED) Sebastian Piñera will lead the country – the world's top copper producer – for 4 years starting in March 2018
Honduran president declared winner of disputed poll
The declaration could deepen a spiral of violence that has occurred since the election
Trump faces consequences of Alabama election upset
Some in Trump's inner circle now wonder whether Alabama shows the limits of his approach: If it does not work in deep red Alabama, where can it work?
Alabama chooses a senator in test for scandal-buffeted Republicans
US President Donald Trump has made the special election a test of his brand of populism
Venezuelan leader says no to opposition in presidential race
While municipal elections were under way across the country, the Maduro clearly has his mind on the 2018 presidential race in which he plans to seek reelection – despite an approval rating of around 30%
Opposition demands full recount of disputed Honduras election
The demand, issued by opposition leader Manuel Zelaya, a former president, ups the ante in a struggle between incumbent President Juan Orlando Hernandez and the opposition's candidate, former TV presenter Salvador Nasralla
Judge refuses to free 4 Catalan leaders as elections near
(UPDATED) Six other former ministers who were also remanded in custody last month will be released on bail of 100,000 euros ($120,000) each as an investigation into charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of public funds continues
Hondurans protest 'fraud' as vote count rolls on
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) announces a review of 1,006 votes presenting inconsistencies – despite the opposing Alliance Against the Dictatorship calling for 5,173 votes to be scrutinized
Catalan separatists divided ahead of knife-edge vote
Catalan separatists head into a new election this month divided over the future of their region but united against what they say is 'repression' from Madrid
Australia deputy PM by-election win boosts embattled coalition
Australia's deputy prime minister easily wins a crucial by-election triggered by a dual-citizenship crisis that threatened the ruling coalition's grip on power
State of emergency in Honduras after post-vote violence
President Juan Orlando Hernandez declares state of emergency and imposes a nighttime curfew from 6 pm to 6 am following protests
Honduras opposition candidate alleges fraud in presidential vote
Salvador Nasralla says Juan Orlando Hernandez is colluding with the army and the electoral authorities to forge new results sheets and give himself the edge in Sunday's (November 26) presidential election
Honduras president declares himself vote winner prior to official result
The opposition has denounced the Constitutional Court's decision to allow Hernandez to run for re-election – despite a constitutional one-term limit
Cubans vote in municipal elections with eye to leadership change
It is the first step in a Communist Party-supervised process meant to culminate next year with the election of a successor to President Raul Castro
Germany's Merkel battles to stay in power despite crisis
(UPDATED) The veteran leader says she is 'very skeptical' about a minority government, stressing that Germany needed a stable government 'that does not need to seek a majority for every decision'
Piñera, Guillier to contest runoff in Chile election
Billionaire conservative Sebastian Piñera and leftist former TV journalist Alejandro Guillier will contest a runoff next month
Celebrations as Australians back same-sex marriage
Thousands of marriage equality supporters take to parks and squares across the vast continent, hugging, dancing and singing under clouds of glitter when the results of the two-month-long postal survey are announced
Australians say 'yes' to gay marriage
(UPDATED) Same-sex couples could be able to marry by Christmas, but first parliament must adopt legislation giving the non-binding vote result the force of law
'Instagram president' wins Slovenia runoff election
Slovenia's internet-savvy President Borut Pahor wins a second term in a runoff vote that is marred by an abysmally low turnout
Breakaway Somaliland to elect new president
Incumbent Ahmed Mohamud Silaanyo is not seeking reelection in Somaliland, which has been striving to attain international recognition ever since it broke away from Somalia
Woman becomes first transgender elected official in Virginia
Democrat Danica Roem prevails in her race against Republican Robert Marshall, who once referred to himself as Virginia's 'chief homophobe'
Democratic election sweep is lousy anniversary gift for Trump
The results amount to a sweeping repudiation of what critics have called Trump's politics of division, and a test of his influence ahead of electoral battles looming on the state and national level
Democrat Phil Murphy wins NJ governor race, vows to push back vs Trump
Phil Murphy will succeed Chris Christie as governor of New Jersey
Virginia elects Democrat governor, in rejection of Trumpism
(UPDATED) A handful of US states held elections Tuesday, November 7, one year after Donald Trump's shock presidential victory
Kenya waits for an end to presidential election re-run
The results remain on hold as officials mull what to do about the 25 constituencies in 4 western counties where voting was blocked
Icelanders vote as left hopes to rattle scandal-hit establishment
(UPDATED) Saturday's election is Iceland's fourth since 2008
Rome to negotiate with regions after autonomy victory
Over 95% of those who took part in referendums on Sunday, October 22, in the northern regions of Veneto and Lombardy, home to Venice and Milan respectively, supported more powers being devolved from the Italian capital
Abe targets North Korea after 'super-majority' vote win
(UPDATED) While local media acknowledge what is described as a 'landslide' victory, many chalk up Abe's win to a weak and ineffective opposition and urges caution
Freed Russia opposition leader Navalny back on campaign trail
Alexei Navalny says he is 'ready to work' as the Kremlin race heats up
Abe cruises to 'super-majority' win in Japan vote
(4th UPDATE) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling conservative coalition is on track to win more than 310 seats in the 465-seat parliament
Abe eyes big win as Japan votes under North Korea threats
(UPDATED) If pre-election surveys are correct, Abe's conservative coalition will cruise to a crushing majority to win a fresh term at the helm of the key US regional ally and Asian economic powerhouse
Japan braces for super typhoon ahead of election
Super typhoon Lan, described as 'very large' and 'very strong' by Japan's Meteorological Agency, is packing gusts up to 252 kilometers (157 miles) per hour
Kremlin bids to sex up 2018 polls with 'It Girl' – analysts
Ksenia Sobchak's campaign, observers say, is meant to steal Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's thunder and further split the country's embattled opposition
Kenya election chief casts doubt on 'free, fair' poll
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chief Wafula Chebukati lays bare internal divisions and accuses both major parties of interference
Venezuela faces more isolation, sanctions after contested vote
Experts say Venezuela's punishing political and economic crisis will only deepen
Austria far-right eyes power in 'whizz-kid' government
The expected rightward shift in the wealthy European Union member state will pose a fresh headache for Brussels as it struggles with Brexit and the rise of nationalists in Germany, Hungary, Poland and elsewhere
