presidential election

Polls open in Chilean presidential election

Santiago - AFP

Polls opened on Sunday in Chile's presidential election to choose a successor to Michelle Bachelet. About 14 million people are eligible to cast ballots at more than 43,000 polling stations in a contest whose outcome is uncertain after a surge from the leftRead more

Maraga said as one judge was ill, another could not get a flight to Nairobi

Nairobi - AFP

Kenya's Chief Justice David Maraga was forced Wednesday to postpone a last-minute hearing on whether or not to delay a presidential election, as only two of seven judges were present in court. "This matter cannot be heard this morning," Maraga said during a brief court appearance, as one judge was ill, another could not get a flight to Nairobi, twoRead more

Kenya's top court says no quorum to rule on election fate

Nairobi - AFP

Slovenian President wins election but heads for run-off

Ljubljana - AFP

Slovenian President Borut Pahor won Sunday's first round of presidential elections but is heading for a run-off on November 12, partial results showed. "It seems like a second round will be needed, as we had expected in the first place," Pahor told journalists. He added he believed he would win the next round, saying he will convince citizens he is "the bestRead more

Rouhani the reformist prez must now prove his mettle

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Iran's presidential election on May 19 was paradoxical and potentially pivotal. It began as a sleepy affair - a likely victory for the incumbent, Hassan Rouhani, running against a motley crew of conservative has-beens or upstarts. Moreover, a two-term presidency has been the default in the Islamic Republic since 1981. Early attacks on Rouhani were thus seen as efforts byRead more

Emir Sends Cable of Congratulations to Iranian President

Doha - Emirates Voice

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani sent Sunday a cable of congratulations to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani, on the occasion of winning second term in the presidential election held in his country. Source: QNARead more

Trump Says Russia Probe 'Divides' the US

Washington - Emirates Voice

U.S. President Donald Trump said the probe into Russian collusion in the 2016 U.S. presidential election divides the country, denying any collusion with Russia. The comment comes the day after the appointment of special counsel Robert Mueller, the former FBI director. "I respect the move, but the entire thing has been a witch hunt," Trump said during a joint appearanceRead more

Emir Sends Cable of Congratulations to Macron

Doha - Emirates Voice

HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani sent Sunday evening a cable of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of his winning the presidential election in the French Republic, wishing him success in his duties and relations between the two friendly countries further development. Source: QNARead more

Emir Sends Cable of Congratulations to Macron

Doha - Emirates Voice

HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al -Thani sent Sunday evening a cable of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of his winning the presidential election in the French Republic. Source: QNARead more

Minister Sends Cable of Congratulations to Macron

Doha - Emirates Voice

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al -Thani sent Sunday evening a cable of congratulations to Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of his winning the presidential election in the French Republic. Source: QNARead more