presidential elections
Burundi Silences Radio Stations and Arrests Human Rights Activist as Political Crackdown Continues
After six people were killed during large protests Sunday in Burundi’s capital over the president’s plan to seek a third term in office, police and protesters squared off again Monday.
Burundi’s Government Threatens to Unleash Army on Opposition Protesters
Demonstrators have been protesting president Pierre Nkurunziza's anticipated bid for re-election, which will defy the two-term limit imposed by the country’s constitution.
Young Mexican Governor's Celebrity Reputation Takes a Hit After Web Mishaps
The nation saw another side to Manual Velasco when a viral video surfaced of him slapping a young government employee at a public event.
Tunisia's First Presidential Elections Since the Arab Spring are Headed to a Run-Off
With a second round set for December, frontrunner Béji Caïd Essebsi leads by a slim margin against incumbent president Moncef Marzouki in the historical election.
Romanian Expats All Over Europe Say They're Not Being Given the Chance to Vote
In this month's presidential elections, only 161,000 of the 4 million people who make Romania's diaspora have been able to cast their ballots.
Anti-Shia Sentiment Simmers Ahead of Indonesia's Election
The vast majority of Indonesia's Muslims are Sunni. Now some extremists are calling for a "purge" of the country's religious minorities.
Exit Polls Show 'Chocolate King' Winning Ukraine Presidential Election
With around 55 percent of the vote seemingly in the bag, the candy billionaire will likely avoid a second-round runoff.
Pro-Russia Rebels Step Up Campaign of Violence to Halt Ukraine's Presidential Election
With less than a week to go, armed pro-Russian rebels are upping the ante with a campaign of violence to stop the vote in Kiev.
Colombia's FARC Rebels Choose Peace Over Drugs in Landmark Agreement
The agreement is seen as a step toward a solution against the war on drugs and guerrilla conflict that has taken more than 200,000 lives.
Afghanistan's Once and Future King
President Hamid Karzai will leave office after voters choose a new president this Saturday. But that doesn't mean he'll relinquish power.
On the Road with Obama and Romney - Part 3
I'd been asked to go see the vice presidential debates in person. Center College, where they were held, is close enough to Cincinnati to appeal to the freshman planning to drive home every weekend, and the thought was that I was already in the...
My Obama Hajj
As someone raised on Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, I have to report that the actual invitation to the 2009 presidential inauguration looked a tad underwhelming.