Voting
‘How dare we not vote?’ Black voters organize after DC march
World
August 30, 2020
‘How dare we not vote?’ Black voters organize after DC march
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tears streamed down Brooke Moreland’s face as she watched tens of thousands gather on the steps of…
Egypt’s Elections Commission closes expat voter registration period
Egypt
August 2, 2020
Egypt’s Elections Commission closes expat voter registration period
The National Elections Commission on Friday has concluded the period for Egyptian expatriates to register on the commission’s website to…
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
World
August 2, 2020
Despite virus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
DETROIT (AP) — Despite fears that the coronavirus pandemic will worsen, Victor Gibson said he’s not planning to take advantage…
Syrians vote for new parliament amid measures against virus
Middle East
July 19, 2020
Syrians vote for new parliament amid measures against virus
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrians headed to polling stations in government-held parts of the war-torn country on Sunday to elect…
Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
World
June 24, 2020
Putin, on eve of vote that could extend his rule, to review Red Square military parade
MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin will review a spectacular Red Square military parade later on Wednesday on the eve…
South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
World
April 15, 2020
South Koreans head to polls despite global pandemic
South Korean voters turned out in force Wednesday despite the coronavirus threat, putting on compulsory face masks and gloves to…
Biden seizes momentum with strong Super Tuesday
World
March 4, 2020
Biden seizes momentum with strong Super Tuesday
Joe Biden seized the momentum in the race to become the Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump with a string…
US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden
World
March 3, 2020
US votes in crucial primaries after ex-rivals back Biden
Americans vote Tuesday in primaries that play a major role in who will challenge Donald Trump for the presidency, a…
Buttigieg exits race, Biden back in contention as ‘Super Tuesday’ looms
World
March 2, 2020
Buttigieg exits race, Biden back in contention as ‘Super Tuesday’ looms
Pete Buttigieg, the openly gay US presidential candidate, on Sunday ended his campaign to be the Democratic nominee — giving…
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
Middle East
March 1, 2020
Weary and divided, Israel goes back to the polls
JERUSALEM (AP) — For the third time in under a year, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks re-election, and once again…