Economy & Politics

Hifikepunye Pohamba wins $5 million Mo Ibrahim Prize for African leadership

Namibia’s President Hifikepunye Pohamba has won the 2014 Mo Ibrahim prize for African leadership. The Mo Ibrahim prize is the…

10 years ago

Estonia elections 2015: Taavi Roivas’ ruling party wins parliamentary election

Taavi Roivas’ ruling Reform Party won Estonia’s general elections overshadowed by security concerns sparked by Russia's role in Ukraine. PM…

10 years ago

Estonia elections 2015: Vote begins amid Russia fears

Estonia is voting in a general election overshadowed by security concerns sparked by Russia's involvement in Ukraine. The Centre Party,…

10 years ago

Homeland Security avoids partial shutdown after House passes short-term funding bill

The US Department of Homeland Security has avoided a partial shutdown as Congress passed a one-week funding extension, hours before…

10 years ago

Greece bailout: German parliament backs loan extension by 4 months

German lawmakers have voted to extend Greece bailout by another four months. The bailout extension - approved by international creditors…

10 years ago

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner case dismissed by Argentine federal judge

A controversial case against Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Foreign Minister Hector Timerman has been dismissed by a…

10 years ago

South Korea revokes adultery law after 62 years

South Korea's top court has revoked a 1953 law under which cheating spouses could be jailed for up to two…

10 years ago

Chicago Mayoral Election 2015: Rahm Emanuel faces run-off against Chuy Garcia

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has been forced into a tough run-off election after failing to gain 50% of voters in…

10 years ago

Khaleda Zia: Bangladesh court orders opposition leader arrest

A warrant for the arrest of Bangladesh’s opposition leader Khaleda Zia has been issued amid a political stand-off in the…

10 years ago

Keystone XL: Barack Obama vetoes pipeline bill

President Barack Obama has vetoed the Keystone XL oil pipeline bill. The Republican-led Congress sent the bill to the president…

10 years ago