Protests are spreading in Tanzania as electoral authorities count the votes in a disputed presidential election that rights groups, opposition figures and others say was clouded by a climate of fear ...

It’s a consequential week ahead for Donald Trump’s presidency, with the impacts of the government shutdown spreading and major off-year elections slated for Tuesday. Follow for live updates.

Former US President Barack Obama has shown his support at Democratic election rallies, including for New Jersey candidate ...

Israel was on course on Wednesday for an early general election after Prime Minister Ehud Barak supported calls for an early election. No one has formally declared his or her candidacy but here is a ...

The events of June 1989 also marked the turning point for companies like KGHM, which has grown into a global player in the world's copper market and one of Poland's largest compan ...

Emanuel was elected to the House in 2002, to represent the North Side of Chicago. As chair of the Democratic Congressional ...

Hillary Clinton on Thursday sharpened her attacks on Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama as she faces what even her supporters admit are must-win situations in Texas and Ohio in the weeks ahead. At a ...

The Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza is one of the world's largest and opened on Saturday after decades of delays and a cost of more than $1 billion.

On final presidential trip, Clinton thanks Arkansas. LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (CNN) -- President Clinton used his final trip as the nation's chief executive to return to the state th ...

While endorsements might now be legal, is it a good idea for rabbis and synagogues to endorse candidates running for ...

Esther Brimmer got her start in the private sector before moving to government work, where she helped shape U.S. policy on ...

Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former speaker of the US House of Representatives. Personal Birth date: November 17, 1949 Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio Birth name: John Andrew Boehner ...