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Bulgaria: Poverty protests rock EU's poorest country
27/04/2013 - EUROPE NOW

Bulgaria: Poverty protests rock EU's poorest country

2013 has revealed the hidden face of Bulgaria: a nation worn down by poverty and corruption. As Bulgarians go to the polls on May 12th, our reporters follow the main candidates on the campaign trail and look at a recent wave of tragic suicides by self-immolation. Meanwhile, MEP Ivailo Kalfin takes us to a local hospital to discuss the country's healthcare system and shares the secrets of a new form of solidarity, "suspended bread".
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Iceland heads to the polls in general election
27/04/2013 - ICELAND

Iceland heads to the polls in general election

Iceland heads to the polls on Saturday in a general election that is expected to hand power back to the centre-right parties, including the Independence Party, led by Bjarni Benediktsson (pictured) that led the country prior to the financial crisis.
Vote count underway in key Iraqi elections
21/04/2013 - IRAQ

Vote count underway in key Iraqi elections

Election officials in Iraq were counting votes on Sunday in the country’s first provincial elections since US forces withdrew in 2011. The ballot, which was marred by incidents of violence, is seen as a major test for Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki.
Crucial Iraqi vote follows violent campaign season
21/04/2013 - IRAQ

Crucial Iraqi vote follows violent campaign season

After a campaign season marked by violence, 13.8 million Iraqis headed to the polls on Saturday for regional elections. The vote is seen as a test for Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki, who will have to overcome staunch Sunni opposition.
Venezuela's Maduro takes office despite protests
20/04/2013 - VENEZUELA

Venezuela's Maduro takes office despite protests

The Venezuelan opposition boycotted the swearing-in on Friday of President-elect Nicolas Maduro, hand-picked by the late Hugo Chavez, as the ruling party strengthened its grip on power and thousands of 'Chavistas' packed the streets of Caracas.
Musharraf flees Pakistan court to avoid arrest
18/04/2013 - PAKISTAN

Musharraf flees Pakistan court to avoid arrest

A Pakistani court ordered the arrest of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Thursday, who stands accused of treason. Musharraf and his security team fled the scene as one of his lawyers announced they would appeal the decision.
Pakistan tribunal bars Musharraf from parliament poll
16/04/2013 - PAKISTAN

Pakistan tribunal bars Musharraf from parliament poll

A Pakistani tribunal on Tuesday barred the country's former military ruler, Pervez Musharraf, from running for parliament. Musharraf, who recently returned from self-imposed exile, can still appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Wave of pre-election attacks kills scores in Iraq
15/04/2013 - IRAQ

Wave of pre-election attacks kills scores in Iraq

Dozens of rush-hour attacks across Iraq on Monday killed at least 37 people and injured some 273, just days before the country's first elections since US troops withdrew from the country. Two of the blasts targeted Baghdad’s international airport.
Bruce Whitehouse, Mali specialist
09/04/2013 - THE INTERVIEW

Bruce Whitehouse, Mali specialist

As France begins to withdraw the first of its troops from Mali, the path towards reconciliation is still a long way off. Bruce Whitehouse, an American anthropologist at Lehigh University who specialises in Mali, tells Annette Young that national elections slated for July need to be cancelled before national dialogue can truly begin.
Pakistan's Musharraf cleared to run for parliament
08/04/2013 - PAKISTAN

Pakistan's Musharraf cleared to run for parliament

Pakistan’s former military ruler, General Pervez Musharraf, on Sunday won approval to run for parliament in elections next month. The authorisation was a victory for Musharraf, who has faced setbacks after returning from self-imposed exile.
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