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Mubarak bemoans opposition parties’ election boycott
12/12/2010 - EGYPT

Mubarak bemoans opposition parties’ election boycott

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has criticised opposition groups for boycotting last week’s legislative elections, which secured his party a firmer grip on power but were marred by allegations of widespread vote-rigging.
Thousands rally against Berlusconi ahead of crucial vote
12/12/2010 - ITALY

Thousands rally against Berlusconi ahead of crucial vote

Tens of thousands of Italian opposition supporters took to the streets of Rome Saturday to show their discontent with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi just days before the beleaguered prime minister faces a vote of confidence in parliament.
Madoff's son found hanged in New York apartment
12/12/2010 - USA

Madoff's son found hanged in New York apartment

Bernard Madoff's eldest son Mark (pictured) was found hanged in his apartment on the two-year anniversary of his father’s arrest, New York police said Saturday. The 46-year-old had worked for his father’s financial firm up until its closure.
Ruling party sweep to victory amid fraud allegations
07/12/2010 - Egypt

Ruling party sweep to victory amid fraud allegations

President Hosni Mubarak has been re-elected to the top job after his ruling party swept to a huge win in the second round of Egypt’s parliamentary elections. However, both major opposition parties boycotted the elections amid allegations of fraud.
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Elections fraud in Egypt, war against drugs in Brazil, and how to shame a subway flasher
04/12/2010 - THE OBSERVERS

Elections fraud in Egypt, war against drugs in Brazil, and how to shame a subway flasher

Derek Thomson presents a news show produced exclusively from content provided by amateurs. Photos, videos and personal accounts from our network of Observers around the world - all checked by our staff in Paris. First run Saturdays at 8:10 am Paris time.
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Election watchdog strips 19 candidates of victory due to fraud
21/11/2010 - AFGHANISTAN

Election watchdog strips 19 candidates of victory due to fraud

Afghanistan's election watchdog on Sunday disqualified 19 of the winners in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections from serving their terms in office after upholding fraud charges as part of a probe into widespread claims of voting irregularities.
Iran, Karzai and lots of cash
26/10/2010 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

Iran, Karzai and lots of cash

The Afghan government has admitted receiving bags of cash from Iran. We'll look at how the American and the Iranian press are covering the story. Also in the papers: Christian communities in Muslim countries, the first basketball rules up for grabs and Otis the hippo shoots to fame.
Afghans told not to fear Taliban threat on election day
16/09/2010 - AFGHANISTAN

Afghans told not to fear Taliban threat on election day

The Afghan government is attempting to reassure the public after insurgent groups renewed threats to use violence during a parliamentary poll on Saturday, which they consider “an illegitimate American process”.
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Govt report counts more than 230,000 'missing' centenarians
10/09/2010 - JAPAN

Govt report counts more than 230,000 'missing' centenarians

More than 230,000 of Japan's listed centenarians cannot be found and may have died long ago, a government report released Friday said. The survey follows revelations that some families had been fraudulently receiving pensions for relatives long dead.
President Nkurunziza secures second mandate in uncontested poll
30/06/2010 - BURUNDI

President Nkurunziza secures second mandate in uncontested poll

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza has been duly re-elected with 91.62% of the vote in a poll boycotted by the opposition in protest at alleged fraud.
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