Iran holds presidential vote with limited choices
The election is unlikely to change the Islamic Republic's policies but could influence the succession to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Gunmen kidnap dozens in Nigeria, at least 11 killed, residents say
Gunmen in Nigeria kidnapped at least 80 people, adding to growing insecurity ahead of a presidential vote in February.
Tue Nov 08 2022
Philippines' Marcos, Robredo set for rousing final rallies as presidential vote looms
Up to 65 million Filipinos are eligible to cast ballots on Monday to decide on the successor to President Rodrigo Duterte after six years in power.
Sat May 07 2022
Ecuador's Arauz claims victory in presidential vote, runoff still possible
Exit polls suggest Andres Arauz could still face a runoff and official results were not due for several hours.
Sun Feb 07 2021
Singapore presidential vote on September 23, if more than one candidate
The post will be reserved for candidates from a particular ethnic group if no one from that group has been president for five straight six-year terms.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Heavy security in Tehran as campaigning starts for Iran's May presidential vote
The Guardian Council, approves six candidates on Thursday for the May 19 vote - including Rouhani - but hardline former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was disqualified.
Fri Apr 21 2017
Venezuela leader's foes say no more talks without concessions
The opposition Democratic Unity coalition blames Maduro for the OPEC nation's shrinking and dysfunctional economy and wants to bring forward the next presidential vote, due in late 2018.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Trump falters, Clinton pushed in Iowa, first US presidential vote
Republican Senator Ted Cruz bumped billionaire Donald Trump from the top spot and Democrat Hillary Clinton as Iowans voted in the first nominating contest of the 2016 White House race.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Taiwan goes to polls in historic presidential vote
Taiwan went to the polls Saturday and is expected to elect its first female president in a historic vote likely to end eight years of closer China ties.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Reform pressure mounts on FIFA ahead of presidential vote
FIFA's leadership will meet on Monday to decide the date of a vote to replace its president Sepp Blatter.
Sun Jul 19 2015
Indonesians face stark choice in pivotal presidential vote
Indonesians vote Wednesday in the country's most pivotal presidential election since the downfall of dictator Suharto.
Mon Jul 07 2014
Mugabe re-elected in disputed Zimbabwe vote
Official results showed Mugabe won 61 percent of the presidential vote and a super-majority in parliament, routing his bitter rival Morgan Tsvangirai.
Sat Aug 03 2013
Zimbabwe heads to the polls in tense presidential vote
Mugabe vowed to step down if he lost and claimed the army -- long the bulwark of his rule -- would also respect a victory for Morgan Tsvangirai, his perennial rival.
Wed Jul 31 2013
Iran reformists rally behind moderate in Iran vote
Reformists led by ex-president Mohammad Khatami have rallied behind the sole moderate candidate standing in Friday's presidential vote.
Tue Jun 11 2013
Ecuador's Correa declares victory in poll
President Rafael Correa declared victory in the first-round of Ecuador's presidential vote Sunday as he celebrated with thousands of supporters in the capital of the South American country.
Sun Feb 17 2013