Obama Visits Israel 'to Win Jewish Votes' On his first visit to the volatile Middle East as the U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama sought to sell his pledge to directly engage in a peace process, should he become...
Obama leads McCain by 6 points Democrat Barack Obama is leading his Republican rival John McCain by 6 points as the US prepares for Election Day, a recent poll shows.
Election law returned to Iraqi Parliament The Iraqi Parliament
Iraq's Presidential Council and Kurd Parliament have rejected a controversial provincial elections law passed by the Iraqi Parliament.
Republic of Nepal elects first president Lawmakers in Nepal have voted to elect Ram Baran Yadav as the South Asian country's first head of state since it became a republic in May.
US elections: McCain accuses media of favourable... The Republican presidential hopeful John McCain let his frustration with the US media boil over today for its saturation coverage of Barack Obama's visit to the Middle East and Europe.
'Iraqi provincial elections delayed' Iraqi Electoral Commission says there is no time for provincial elections this year as the parliament failed to pass necessary legislation.
Who will win the Obama vs. Obama election? The answer - at this point it's not about Obama vs. McCain. It's about Obama vs. Obama.
Political Diary John McCain continues to trail Barack Obama in this week's latest polls, though there are signs that Obamamania may be abating slightly. An ABC News poll reports that Mr. Obama now has only a 49% to...
Obama to accept nomination like Kennedy Obama gathered 75,000 in Oregon rally in May
Senator Barack Obama will give his Democratic presidential nomination's speech at a sports stadium like former President John F. Kennedy.
Obama, McCain fight over economy US Dem. nominee Barack Obama and Rep. nominee John McCain have rapped each other's economic plans amid the domestic economic crisis.
Merkel calls Zimbabwe elections a farce German chancellor calls Zimbabwe's presidential run-off elections a farce, calling on the African Union to draw the necessary conclusions.
Clark questions McCain's qualification Retired US Army General Wesley Clark has sharply criticized presumptive Republican nominee John McCain of overselling his army experience.
Vote counting begins in Zimbabwe Polls have closed in Zimbabwe's run-off election with President Robert Mugabe certain of victory as the sole candidate in the contest.
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton's bid to unite... Mrs Clinton said: “Well, Unity is not only a beautiful place as we can see, it's a wonderful feeling isn't it?” Mr Obama replied: “I’ve admired her as a leader, I’ve learned from her as a candidate.”...
World outrage over Zimbabwe's 'sham' elections... The world's favourite elder statesman Mandela, an African liberation icon like Mugabe , spoke Wednesday of a "tragic failure of leadership in our neighbouring Zimbabwe" during a celebrity...
Pakistan parliament by-elections starts amid... Pakistan has stepped up security measures to guarantee a smooth and uninterrupted polling, in which the voters will decide on vacancies of the National Assembly, lower parliament, and provincial...
Fourth Bolivian state votes for autonomy Tension is growing high in Bolivia as the energy-rich Tarija area voted overwhelmingly to seek greater autonomy from the central government.
Military 'runs Mugabe campaign' Documents obtained by the BBC suggest for the first time that the Zimbabwean military is actively involved in running the re-election campaign for Robert Mugabe.
Obama searching for running mate Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has asked a team to lead a search for a prospective vice presidential running mate.
Carter to Obama: Don't pick Hillary Former US president Jimmy Carter has warned Barack Obama that it would be the 'worst mistake' to choose Hillary Clinton as a running mate.
