Robert Mugabe has won a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe’s president, officials say, amid claims of electoral fraud. Robert Mugabe, 89, won 61% of the vote, against PM Morgan Tsvangirai’s 34%. Morgan Tsvangirai earlier said the elections for parliament and president were fraudulent and promised to take legal action. He said his Movement for… Continue reading Zimbabwe election result: Robert Mugabe re-elected amid fraud claims
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Hassan Rouhani replaces Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran
Hassan Rouhani has officially replaced Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran. Cleric Hassan Rouhani’s election has been endorsed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a ceremony in the capital, Tehran. He won the presidential poll in June, promising to reform and to put an end to Iran’s international isolation. The ceremony marks the handover… Continue reading Hassan Rouhani replaces Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran
Zimbabwe election result: Opposition calls for political boycott
Roy Bennett, a leading Zimbabwe opposition figure, has called for a campaign of “passive resistance” after election results showed President Robert Mugabe’s party had won a large majority in parliament. Roy Bennett, treasurer of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), said people should force Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF to “rule by themselves”. The MDC has already… Continue reading Zimbabwe election result: Opposition calls for political boycott
Zimbabwe election result: Robert Mugabe wins parliamentary majority
Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe’s party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament in this week’s elections, officials say. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said that Zanu-PF had won 142 seats in the 210-seat chamber. Analysts say the result is enough for Zanu-PF to change the constitution. Results in the presidential race have yet to be announced.… Continue reading Zimbabwe election result: Robert Mugabe wins parliamentary majority
US economy added 162,000 new jobs in July
The US Labor Department has announced that the country’s economy added 162,000 new jobs in July. The figure – which measures the number of jobs outside the US farming sector – was below economists’ expectations of more than 180,000 and the government also cut its previous estimates for hiring in May and June. Nonetheless, the… Continue reading US economy added 162,000 new jobs in July
Silvio Berlusconi angry video message after jail sentence
Silvio Berlusconi has broadcast an angry video message after his jail sentence for tax fraud was upheld by Rome’s Court of Cassation, the country’s highest court. Italy’s former PM Silvio Berlusconi said he was the innocent victim of “an incredible series of accusations and trials that had nothing to do with reality”. The court also… Continue reading Silvio Berlusconi angry video message after jail sentence
Zimbabwean election result: Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party takes early lead
Zimbabwean presidential and parliamentary elections were “free, honest and credible”, the African Union observer mission’s head has said. Olusegun Obasanjo said the incidents reported during Wednesday’s poll could not “change the outcome”. The largest observer group said earlier the poll was “seriously compromised”. President Robert Mugabe’s party is claiming victory in the election, which was… Continue reading Zimbabwean election result: Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF party takes early lead
Mariano Rajoy admits making a mistake in Luis Barcenas case
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy has admitted to MPs that he made a “mistake” in trusting disgraced former colleague Luis Barcenas. Mariano Rajoy also told MPs that claims he was corrupt were “lies and manipulations”, and defied calls for his resignation. He is appearing in parliament to answer claims over illegal payments from a slush fund… Continue reading Mariano Rajoy admits making a mistake in Luis Barcenas case
Zimbabwean election result: Morgan Tsvangirai alleges vote-rigging by rival Robert Mugabe’s camp
Zimbabwean presidential election was a “huge farce”, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said, alleging vote-rigging by rival President Robert Mugabe’s camp. At a news conference, Morgan Tsvangirai said that Wednesday’s poll was “null and void”. The largest observer group earlier said up to a million people were prevented from voting. Robert Mugabe’s party – which… Continue reading Zimbabwean election result: Morgan Tsvangirai alleges vote-rigging by rival Robert Mugabe’s camp
US economic growth beats forecasts in Q2 2013
The US economy grew at an annualized pace of 1.7% in the second quarter of 2013, the Commerce Department has said. That was a faster pace than expected by economists. It was also up from the growth rate for the first three months of 2013, which was revised lower to 1.1% from 1.8%. A slowdown… Continue reading US economic growth beats forecasts in Q2 2013
Zimbabwe election: Robert Mugabe vs. Morgan Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe is voting in fiercely contested presidential and parliamentary elections which have already been hit by fraud allegations. President Robert Mugabe, 89, has said he will step down after 33 years in power if he and his Zanu-PF party lose. PM Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have accused Zanu-PF of doctoring the electoral… Continue reading Zimbabwe election: Robert Mugabe vs. Morgan Tsvangirai
Japan reports weaker-than-expected economic data
Japan has reported weaker-than-expected economic data, underlining the challenges the government faces as it tries to revive the country’s economy. Industrial output fell 3.3% in June, from the previous month. Compared with the same month a year ago it fell 4.8%. Meanwhile, household spending declined 0.4% from a year earlier. Analysts had expected growth of… Continue reading Japan reports weaker-than-expected economic data
Anthony Weiner in fourth place for NYC mayor after recent texting scandal
According to a poll released Monday afternoon by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, Anthony Weiner is coming up short in his run for New York City mayor. Just 16% of likely Democratic primary voters now say they support him, a number that shrank from 26% less than a week ago. Anthony Weiner, who once led… Continue reading Anthony Weiner in fourth place for NYC mayor after recent texting scandal
Mali votes in presidential election
Polls open across Mali for a presidential election aimed at reuniting the country after months of political turmoil. Security is tight, with many areas still recovering after a northern rebellion and coup that resulted in foreign military intervention. There are 27 candidates and if no outright winner emerges, the voting goes to a second round… Continue reading Mali votes in presidential election
Cambodia votes in general elections
Polls have opened in Cambodia’s parliamentary election, with PM Hun Sen’s governing party widely expected to win the most seats. Hun Sen’s Cambodia People’s Party (CPP) faces an opposition led by Sam Rainsy – back from self-imposed exile after a royal pardon in July. Sam Rainsy himself is not eligible to stand, but his recent… Continue reading Cambodia votes in general elections
Sydney Leathers Inside Edition interview: “Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin have more of a business relationship than a marriage”
Sydney Leathers, the alleged virtual mistress of New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, gave her first interview with CBS’s Inside Edition. In the interview Sydney Leathers, 23, cried as she apologized to Anthony Weiner’s wife Huma Abedin “for the pain she probably feels” but says she thought the political power couple had “more of an… Continue reading Sydney Leathers Inside Edition interview: “Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin have more of a business relationship than a marriage”
Huma Abedin reveals she was aware of Anthony Weiner’s relapse
Anthony Weiner’s wife, Huma Abedin, was aware of her husband’s most recent indiscretions months before he decided to run for New York City mayor, her friends have revealed. When 23-year-old Sydney Leathers released messages on Tuesday that showed Anthony Weiner continued his inappropriate online relationships well beyond his 2011 resignation from Congress, all eyes were… Continue reading Huma Abedin reveals she was aware of Anthony Weiner’s relapse
Carlos Danger: Anthony Weiner admits starting three virtual relationships after resigning from Congress
New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner has admitted that he started three different virtual relationships with women after he resigned from Congress following his Twitter messages scandal in 2011. Disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner held a press conference on Thursday afternoon where he disclosed an approximate break down of his texting timeline, just hours after the… Continue reading Carlos Danger: Anthony Weiner admits starting three virtual relationships after resigning from Congress
House of Representatives rejects Amash amendment voting to continue NSA’s phone surveillance
The US House of Representatives has rejected the Amash amendment, voting to continue collecting data on phone calls, in the first legislative move on the programme. In a 205-217 vote, lawmakers rejected an effort to restrict the National Security Agency’s (NSA) ability to collect electronic information. The NSA’s chief had lobbied strongly against the proposed… Continue reading House of Representatives rejects Amash amendment voting to continue NSA’s phone surveillance
Bo Xilai charged with with bribery, corruption and abuse of power
Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been charged with bribery, corruption and abuse of power, state media say. Bo Xilai, formerly the Communist Party chief of Chongqing, was expelled from the party after a scandal surrounding the murder of a British businessman. His wife Gu Kailai was jailed in August for the killing of the… Continue reading Bo Xilai charged with with bribery, corruption and abuse of power
EU plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards confirmed
The European Union’s plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards have been published – but there is disagreement over the potential impact. The European Commission estimates that the EU payment market is worth 130 billion euros but is “fragmented and expensive”. It wants to cap “interchange fees” to a maximum of 0.3%… Continue reading EU plans to cut transaction fees on debit and credit cards confirmed
White House urges Congress to reject Justin Amash amendment on NSA data collection
The White House is urging Congress to reject an attempt to stop the NSA collecting Americans’ phone records. With a key vote coming up, President Barack Obama’s spokesman said curbs on the NSA would “hastily dismantle” a vital counter-terrorism tool. NSA chief General Keith Alexander spent Tuesday lobbying Congressmen to vote against the proposed measure.… Continue reading White House urges Congress to reject Justin Amash amendment on NSA data collection
Bulgaria: Protesters trap more than 100 politicians and journalists inside parliament
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has appealed for calm after weeks-long protests escalated into a blockade of parliament and clashes with police. Rosen Plevneliev urged both protesters and police to remain “peaceful and civilized”. More than 100 politicians, journalists and staff were trapped inside the building overnight, until escorted out by police at about 05:00. PM… Continue reading Bulgaria: Protesters trap more than 100 politicians and journalists inside parliament
Anthony Weiner: NY mayoral candidate admits having an online affair again
Anthony Weiner, the Democrat New York mayoral candidate, has admitted sending messages to a woman, two years after he left Congress over a similar affair. An unnamed woman told website The Dirty she had an online relationship with Anthony Weiner last year. Anthony Weiner, 48, who has been leading polls of Democratic mayoral candidates, said… Continue reading Anthony Weiner: NY mayoral candidate admits having an online affair again
China bans government buildings construction for five years
China has decided to ban the construction of government buildings for the next five years, according to state media. The move comes as part of a campaign by President Xi Jinping to show that the ruling Communist Party (CPC) is cracking down on corruption and waste. Glitzy new government buildings, sometimes in impoverished areas, have… Continue reading China bans government buildings construction for five years