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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Anti-China Activists Win LegCo Seats

Preliminary results indicate that a new generation of anti-China activists have won seats in Hong Kong's Legislative Council.

U.S. Presidential Debate

US Presidential Debates Translated for Chinese Viewers

In the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, Yin Hao, together with about half a dozen volunteers, work late through the night. They make up an online network that works as translators. Their assignment is to post American presidential debates, but with Chinese subtitles.

A man casts his vote in Estonia's parliamentary elections, March 1, 2015

Pro-Russian 'Center Party' In Estonia Beaten In Polls

Estonia's ruling center-right Reform Party won the most votes in Estonia's general elections last Sunday, defeating a pro-Russian party in a close fight.

Muhammadu Buhari (APC)

Nigerian Opposition Leader Appeals For Calm Amid Election Postponement

Nigerian opposition leader Muhammadu Buhari urged his supporters to be calm following the controversial postponement of the presidential elections.

Boko Haram

Boko Haram Kidnaps 80 In Cameroon, Attacks Nigeria Leaving Four Dead

Suspected militants from the extremist group Boko Haram have reportedly attacked a village in northern Cameroon on Sunday leaving three people dead.

Shinzo Abe

PM Abe Slated to Call for Elections Amidst Economic Slip

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will most likely announce a parliamentary elections to take place Dec. 14.

Florida Republican Governor Rick Scott

Scott And Crist 'Neck And Neck' In Campaign -Florida Poll

A recent poll released on Wednesday by the Quinnipiac University revealed that voters believe the fight between the former Governor Charlie Crist and incumbent Florida Governor Rick Scott is "neck and neck."

Dinesh D'Souza

Obama Critic Dinesh D'Souza Avoids Jail Time

One of U.S. President Barack Obama’s top critics, Dinesh D’ Souza, avoided jail time on Tuesday after a judge sentenced him to eight months in a community confinement center in San Diego following a guilty plea for for his campaign finance law violation.

Gov. Chris Christie

Gov. Chris Christie Tells Campaign Donors He Lost 85 Pounds

During a privately held event in New York City Friday night, Republican Gov. Chris Christie told conservative donors that he's lost 85 pounds following his surgery in 2013.

Michael Bloomberg

Bloomberg Group Starts Campaign For Gun Control Regulation

The gun-control group founded by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg began its first political move by endorsing candidates and launching commercials for gun-control across two states.

Ted Cruz

Perry, Cruz Hint At 2016 Presidential Bid

Texas politicians Sen. Ted Cruz and Gov. Rick Perry hint at possible 2016 presidential bids, but offered no commitments during interviews at the Texas Tribune Festival this weekend.

Immigration Refortm

Immigration Top Priority For Hispanic Voters

Majority of Hispanics in the U.S. believe immigration is the most important problem facing the country today, underscoring the role of Hispanic voters in the upcoming midterm elections.

Mitt Romney

Mitt Romney Says He Would Be Better President Than Hillary Clinton

While saying he didn't plan to run for president in 2016, Milt Romney on Sunday couldn't resist one presidential jibe: He said he would do a better job than presumed Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Immigration Refortm

Obama Delays Immigration Action, Immigrants Feel Betrayed And Linked Delay To Elections

Undocumented immigrants feel left out after U.S. President Barack Obama announced last Saturday that the expected changes in the immigration policy will be delayed.

Rick Scott

Florida voters decide most competitive governor primary race in memory

Florida voters went to the polls Tuesday for one of its most competitive governor's primary racer ever. Results confirmed there would be a tight margin between Gov. Rick Scott and former Gov. Charlie Crist, the primary winners, come November.

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