Elections

Apr 20, 2019

The Latest: Egypt begins vote on extending el-Sissi's rule

Egyptians are voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030


Apr 20, 2019

Key events in Egypt since the 2011 pro-democracy uprising

Here are key events in eight years of turmoil and transition in Egypt, leading up to a national referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to remain in power until 2030


Apr 19, 2019

Expats vote on giving Egypt president 8 more years in power

Report: Egyptian expats vote on constitutional amendments that could allow president to stay in power until 2030


Apr 18, 2019

Egypt opposition urges "No" vote to extend president's term

Coalition of opposition political parties calls on Egyptian voters to reject proposed constitutional amendments in referendum


Apr 18, 2019

Israel's president formally nominates Netanyahu as PM

Israel's president has formally nominated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the candidate to form the next government


Apr 17, 2019

Govt opponent confirmed as Istanbul mayor, objection pending

Authorities have confirmed that the opposition's candidate has won the mayoral election in Istanbul, ending nearly three weeks of recounts


Apr 17, 2019

Egypt schedules 3-day referendum on constitutional changes

Egypt authorities have scheduled three days of voting in a nationwide referendum on proposed constitutional changes that could see President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi remain in power until 2030


Apr 16, 2019

Egypt lawmakers pass amendments now headed to referendum

Egypt's parliament has passed amendments to the constitution that could see President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi remain in power until 2030


Apr 16, 2019

Turkey's ruling party wants Istanbul election voided, redone

Turkey's ruling party wants the Istanbul municipal election it lost to be invalidated


Apr 13, 2019

Yemen's parliament convenes, elects speaker

Yemen's President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi has attended a rare session of parliament in an eastern city


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