US Presidential Election- still undecided

US Presidential Election- still undecided

(VOVworld)- President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney met again in their second televised debate on Wednesday. The debate took place two weeks after the first one and focused on internal...
A set-back in US – Russian relations

A set-back in US – Russian relations

(VOVOworld) – As of October 1st, the US Agency for International Development, USAID, withdrew all staff from Russia, ending its 20-year mission there in response to Moscow’s request. Although Washington...
Hashimoto sets new national party, JRP

Hashimoto sets new national party, JRP

Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto's new national party, the Japan Restoration Party (JRP), made its debut on Saturday to capture a majority of the seats in the next Lower House...
American freedom or American curse?

American freedom or American curse?

(VOVworld)- In the wake of recent gun attacks which killed or injured dozens of people in the US, the New York Police Department on Wednesday asked Twitter to identify one of...
US Presidential Election: a close race

US Presidential Election: a close race

(VOVworld) – The US Presidential Election which will take place four months from now is shaping up as a very close race between incumbent Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican rival, former Massachusetts...
Greeks rush to withdraw savings

Greeks rush to withdraw savings

The Greek public have been withdrawing massive amounts of cash from their banks and stockpiling food before the hugely important and defining election this Sunday. Many fear that the election result...
Egypt's presidential election predicted unsmooth

Egypt's presidential election predicted unsmooth

(VOVworld) - After four more days, Egypt will enter the presidential election run-off between Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood and Ahmed Shafiq, a former Prime Minister of ousted President...
Spiraling political crisis in Greece

Spiraling political crisis in Greece

(VOVworld) - Greek President Karolos Papoulias was forced to hold negotiations over the past 2 days with three heads of pro-European bailout parties to discuss the establishment of a coalition government ahead of...
Battle for Elysée Palace promises to be dramatic

Battle for Elysée Palace promises to be dramatic

(VOVworld) - France’s presidential election is entering its final phase. The latest poll indicates that the race to the Elysée is still undecided and the election will most likely require two...
Putin's popularity grows

Putin's popularity grows

(VOVworld) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s support rate has risen to 55 percent, according to a survey by the All Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion
Decade of the Euro

Decade of the Euro

January 1st 2012 marked a decade of the existence of the euro. In contrast to the excitement of the currency’s launch a decade ago, Europe is now fearing a...
United Russia Party experiences a poll setback

United Russia Party experiences a poll setback

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's United Russia party has seen a sharp drop in support in parliamentary elections. With 96% of votes counted, electoral officials said United Russia had just under 50%,...