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Hong Kong Anti-China Activists Win LegCo Seats

Sep 05, 2016 11:41 AM EDT

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

US Presidential Debates Translated for Chinese Viewers

Eva Etha Marie Monares |

Jan 04, 2016 10:00 AM EST

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

Arlene Lim |

Mar 02, 2015 05:56 AM EST

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.

Nigerian Opposition Leader Appeals For Calm Amid Election Postponement

Geann Pineda |

Feb 09, 2015 11:47 AM EST

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

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

Kat De Guzman |

Jan 19, 2015 10:51 AM EST

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

PM Abe Slated to Call for Elections Amidst Economic Slip

Christian George Acevedo |

Nov 17, 2014 01:51 PM EST

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

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

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 25, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

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."

Obama Critic Dinesh D'Souza Avoids Jail Time

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 24, 2014 08:47 PM EDT

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 Tells Campaign Donors He Lost 85 Pounds

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 23, 2014 07:18 PM EDT

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.

Bloomberg Group Starts Campaign For Gun Control Regulation

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 23, 2014 06:59 PM EDT

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.

Perry, Cruz Hint At 2016 Presidential Bid

Christl Leong |

Sep 22, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

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 Top Priority For Hispanic Voters

Christl Leong |

Sep 22, 2014 09:07 AM EDT

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 Says He Would Be Better President Than Hillary Clinton

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 08, 2014 09:44 AM EDT

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.

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

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 08, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

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.

Florida voters decide most competitive governor primary race in memory

Kat De Guzman |

Aug 27, 2014 02:42 AM EDT

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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