Turkey's main opposition party has nominated lawmaker Muharrem Ince to run against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming early elections.

Tough road for Iraqi women running for parliament in May 12 elections amid harassment, smear campaign with sex videos

Turkey's ruling party has formally nominated incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as its candidate to run in the presidential election set for June 24

Iraqi officials say gunmen in speeding cars fire on civilians north of Baghdad, killing at least 8; IS suspected

The Quartet trying to help bring order to chaotic Libya says it supports holding presidential and parliamentary elections this year, and will provide observers and electoral assistance to ensure the voting is free and fair

Iraq says a new electronic system will be used to limit fraud in next month's national elections, and will allow for the announcement of results within hours of polls closing

Former Turkish president Abdullah Gul has announced he would not be running in early elections, dispelling rumors of his candidacy.

News agency reports Iran has ordered network providers to stop hosting popular Telegram app

Iraq speeds up oil and gas bidding process ahead of national elections, in a move that could deter some firms

Lawyer: Military court sentences Egypt's former anti-graft chief to 5 years in prison for insulting the army