election
Belgium machete attacker was Algerian, say officials
Belgian officials say a man who wounded two policewomen with a machete was a 33-year-old Algerian believed to have been inspired by terrorism. An inquiry for "attempted terrorist murder" has been launched into Saturday's attack in Charleroi. The...
US election: Obama endorses Clinton as political heir
US President Barack Obama has delivered a stirring speech at the Democratic convention, hailing Hillary Clinton as his political heir and rounding on "home-grown demagogue" Donald Trump. "There has never been a man or woman, not me, not Bill, nobody more qualified than Hillary" to be president, he said. When...
US election: We’ll carry Clinton to victory, says Obama
US President Barack Obama has implored voters to help continue his legacy by carrying Hillary Clinton to victory at the polls in November. Mr Obama praised Mrs Clinton at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia, as the most qualified person ever to run for the White House. He said voters faced a choice between hope and fear,...
US election: Michelle Obama denounces Trump ‘hate’
US first lady Michelle Obama has denounced Republican Donald Trump and passionately backed Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. "The hateful language… from public figures on TV does not represent the true spirit of this country," she said, to loud cheers and applause....
US election: Sanders says Clinton must be US president
Bernie Sanders has urged Democrats to put Hillary Clinton in the White House, in a speech to the party convention. The Vermont senator received a three-minute standing ovation when he took the stage in Philadelphia. "Hillary Clinton must become the next president of the United States," he said as the crowd erupted in...
Cruz v Trump: Puppies and pledges
When is a pledge not a pledge? That's the question hanging over the heads of two former presidential contenders here in Cleveland — the last two men Donald Trump vanquished on his path to the Republican nomination. Both Ohio Governor John Kasich and Texas Senator Ted Cruz joined their fellow candidates in signing...
US election: Donald Trump promises a ‘safer’ America
Donald Trump has vowed as president to confront and repel the multiple threats facing the US, as he accepted the Republican nomination. "The crime and violence that today afflicts our nation will soon come to an end," he said in Cleveland. Painting a bleak picture of the state of the country, he said his...
US Election 2016: Trump seals Republican nomination
Donald Trump has officially clinched the Republican nomination for US president as speakers hammered Democrat Hillary Clinton on day two of the Republican National Convention. Mr Trump is expected to accept the nomination on Thursday after state delegates formally selected him. The theme of Tuesday in Cleveland was "Make...
US election: Anti-Trump rebellion quashed in vote
The movement to stop Donald Trump from gaining the Republican presidential nomination prior to the party's convention has been crushed by a vote. The party's rules committee rejected a proposal that would have allowed delegates to back the candidate of their choice. The panel approved a rule that would "bound"...
Japan exit polls suggest boost for PM Abe in senate election
Voting has closed in Japan's parliamentary election, with exit polls suggesting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will increase his majority. About half the seats in the upper house of parliament were up for grabs. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is hoping for backing for his economic policies. If he can achieve a two-thirds majority in...
Australia PM Turnbull’s conservatives win tight election
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared victory for his conservative coalition in last week's closely fought general election. His comments came after opposition Labor Leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat and congratulated him. Votes are still being counted, but the Liberal-National coalition is expected...
Australia election too close to call
Australia's election is too close to call and the final result may not be known for some time as counting continues in tightly run seats. It is unclear if the ruling Liberal-National has won the 76 lower house seats it needs to form a ruling majority. If it has not, it will need support from minor parties and independents...
ПОСЛЕДНИЕ НОВОСТИ
Сравнение флагманских смартфонов Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra и iPhone 15 Pro
Политика конфиденциальности | Правила пользования сайтом