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Women candidates in Kenyan elections endure abuse and attacks
Liz Njue had just arrived to vote in her party primary when opponents attacked her, pulling her hair and tearing her blouse.
In Colorado And Elsewhere, 2020 Election Deniers Seek Top Voting Offices
Tina Peters, an election official in western Colorado, has been indicted for election tampering and barred by a judge from overseeing voting in her home county this year.
Twitter shuts propaganda accounts in six countries
The move came a day after Facebook's parent company Meta said it had shut down more than 500 accounts
Mattel launches 2020 Barbie Election Campaign Team dolls with black candidate
Mattel's new Barbie 2020 Election series 4-piece doll set is now available online for £31
UK opposition chief Jeremy Corbyn 'sorry' for election wipeout
The veteran socialist blamed the media for helping to cause his century-old party's worst finish since before World War II.
Investors get early Christmas on trade, Brexit optimism
After months of high-level talks, negotiators presented the president with a deal that will see China ramp up its purchases of agricultural goods.
Boris Johnson vows to get Brexit done after sweeping election win
He will be able to get the divorce deal he struck with Brussels through parliament in time to meet the January 31 deadline.
Boris Johnson wins historic victory in Brexit election
Johnson's Conservative party had secured 362 seats -- its biggest majority since the heyday of Margaret Thatcher in the 1980s.
British remainers' hopes of stopping Brexit disappear
An exit poll after voting ended on Thursday night suggested a large majority for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives.
Pound jumps as exit poll shows Conservative majority in British vote
The British exit poll suggested the Conservatives would win 368 seats in the 650-seat parliament, with the main opposition Labour party trailing on 191.
Boris Johnson: Britain's divisive Brexit champion
The Conservative leader campaigned relentlessly on a promise to "Get Brexit Done", by finally taking Britain out of the European Union next month.
Boris Johnson looks set for big win in 'Brexit election'
The Conservatives were forecast to win a thumping 368 out of 650 seats in parliament.
Final push in Britain's Brexit election
Thursday's snap general election has been called in a bid to break the Brexit deadlock.
UK election campaign enters final rounds with Brexit on the line
Johnson is hoping to regain the Conservative majority lost by his predecessor Theresa May in the last election.
Carrie Symonds drapes a sari and visits Hindu temple with Boris Johnson to kick off campaign
The British prime minister has not been seen publicly with his girlfriend Carrie Symonds in over a month.
Healthcare battles Brexit as top UK election issue
The state-run National Health Service (NHS) provides free taxpayer-funded treatment for all, which is often criticised but fiercely defended.
Austerity -- the backdrop to Britain's 'Brexit election'
More than 1,200 food banks handed out a record 823,145 emergency parcels.
Hong Kong democracy camp heads for stunning polls win
The stunning result was a humiliating rebuke to Beijing and dashed any lingering hopes of Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam.
Human rights experts warn law against intimidating election candidates threatens freedom of speech
A senior police chief has warned new law backed by Theresa May is completely unnecessary at this time.
Wales shakes up democracy by giving 16-year-olds the vote - will England follow?
The voting age in Wales is set to be lowered to let teenagers aged 16 and over take part in democratic decisions including local council elections.
Last year was a crazy one for news - but how well do you really remember 2017?
We've put together a quiz that will test your knowledge on 2017's tumultuous events. Do you remember the past 12 months as well as you *think* you do?
It's not just Russia: Covert online tactics influenced votes in 18 countries in last year
Elections in at least 18 countries over the past 12 months have been influenced by carefully planned "manipulation and disinformation tactics", research suggests.
Paul Nuttall's decision to stand in Boston is 'tip of the iceberg' of Ukip's troubles
Ukip source spoke to IBTimes UK after the party's poor performance at the local elections.
Tories gain over 550 seats in local elections as Labour and Ukip votes plummet
Jeremy Corbyn says party faces challenge on historic scale after disappointing results.
French Presidential Election: The national polls
What can the data tell us about the upcoming French election?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel approval rating rises as parties remain neck and neck
Polls have narrowed in recent weeks but Merkel's CDU still maintain an edge.
Europe gearing up for series of elections that threaten the EU's survival
Elections in France, Germany, The Netherlands and Italy pose a serious threat to the European Union.
Gambia has ridden itself of Yahya Jammeh - the world must not forget it when the news cycle moves on
President-elect Adama Barrow has promised political prisoners will be freed.
Pirate Party make a hearty splash at Iceland elections - but it's not enough
The anti-establishment activists failed to oust the incumbents.
Russia goes to the polls amid protests and accusations of violations
With all parties supportive of Putin, the elections are not expected to change much.