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Sacking comes amid rising tension between the 68-year-old former general and President Thein Sein.

Attacks by armed groups in capital Bujumbura and at some provincial polling centres delayed vote

Deutsche Bank's chief economist George Buckley says that a three-party coalition will form the next government in the UK.

An ex-military ruler-turned-democrat, Muhammadu Buhari has a tough job ahead.

Problems with ID cards and attacks by Islamist militants delay poll as Goodluck Jonathan faces off against Muhammadu Buhari

Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.

Tea Party-favourite Ted Cruz is first Republican to announce candidacy.

Moshe Kahlon silent as Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to build coalition

Nigeria postpones presidential elections by six weeks after top security officials warn against inadequate security measures.

Outgoing Sri Lankan leader Rajapaksa allegedly sought help from the army to stage a coup against winner Maithripala Sirisena.

Mahinda Rajapaksa, credited with crushing Tamil Tiger rebels, fails in bid for third term.

Attack in Uri town of Baramulla district sparks heavy gunfire.

Rebel leader Igor Plotnisky expected to win vote in restive region of Luhansk

Ukraine set to defy military chaos with parliamentary elections.

Embattled Canadian mayor seeking re-election is polling second two months before of the vote.

Jack Dromey MP says the money could have put 158 police officers back on the beat.

Former EU trade commissioner and Labour lord plays down Ukip electoral success.

But Nigel Farage and his crisis-riddled party still top European election polls.

Fresh racism storm for Ukip with comments as Enflield Council hopeful who slurred Henry turns out to be South African

Thailand's Constitutional Court declares February elections void in fresh blow to Yingluck Shinawatra.

David Bishop, 69-year-old leader of 'Bus Pass Elvis Party' polls just 67 votes to beat Lib Dem candidate.