Election

Democracy? Just business: Egyptian elections get US blessing
The recent presidential polls in Egypt proved once again that the West interprets similar events in the way they correspond to the US and EU interests, calling "€˜legitimate"€™ elections which have nothing in common with real democratic choice. On June 3 Egypt got official results of the presidential elections which took place on May 26-28. [...]
Save
Poroshenko sworn in, but can he steer Ukraine away from abyss?
Billionaire Petro Poroshenko has been sworn in as Ukraine'€™s new president at a ceremony in Kiev. He won the emergency election in the first round on a promise of change as the country faces a massive political and economic crisis. Poroshenko gave his presidential oath on Saturday at an event attended by delegations from 56 countries. [...]
Save
10 lessons we’ve learnt from the European elections
There are many lessons to be learnt from the European election results. But whether Europe's spectacularly out-of-touch political and media elite do learn from them is a different thing altogether. The success of the anti-bail-out, anti-austerity party Syriza, who topped the poll in Greece, was one of the most eye-catching results of the election. [...]
Save
‘Slaughterhouse’: Civilians die in Kiev’s ruthless military attacks (GRAPHIC)
Bodies are piling up in Donetsk morgues after Kiev unleashed fighter jets and artillery on the country'€™s southeast just hours after the presidential election. New leader-elect Petro Poroshenko is pushing for the crackdown to become even "€œmore effective."€ [...]
Save
‘Vote at gunpoint,’ anyone? US keen to legitimize ‘good’ election in Ukraine
A team of American lawmakers is in Ukraine to observe the presidential election which Washington has called a historic milestone and provided over US$ 11.4 million to support the vote despite ongoing violence in eastern Ukraine. [...]
Save
Indiscriminate friendly-fire reported amid Kiev military op in Lugansk region
In a military operation against breakaway Lugansk People's Republic, Kiev forces have killed at least 7 self-defence troops and injured dozens locals. The attackers also reportedly shot at their own, who refused to fulfil orders and surrendered. [...]
Save
Referendum results in Donetsk and Lugansk Regions show landslide support for self-rule
The results of referendums have been announced in Donetsk and Lugansk Regions, showing the majority of voters support self-rule, amid an intensified military operation by Kiev which resulted in several deaths. [...]
Save
Lugansk and Donetsk regions vote for self-determination
The referendum is in full swing in Ukraine's Donetsk and Lugansk regions, seeking independence from the central government. Local self-defense forces boosted security, fearing that Kiev could stage provocations to disrupt the self-determination vote. [...]
Save
Nuland has tough time justifying US involvement in Ukraine
While the Obama administration insists that supporting Ukrainian Presidential elections are vital to national interests, some members of the US political elite are questioning the costs of getting involved. During a two hour House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, the US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland shared her assessment of the US role in Ukraine's crisis and the upcoming presiden [...]
Save
“€˜Austerity belt”€™ proves fashionable in Germany, Merkel wins elections
Angela Merkel may be resented by the rest of Europe, but Sunday'€™s election result is validation by Germans of the Chancellor'€™s handling of the euro crisis, as they signed-up for four more years of tough austerity. Merkel’s cautious handling of the euro crisis secured her a third term as Chancellor, but she may struggle to form a strong coalition to continue her pro-Europe agenda in conti [...]
Save