Judges threw out accusations by Prabowo Subianto, the son-in-law of the former dictator Suharto, clearing the way for a second term for President Joko Widodo.
Tag: Voting and Voters
Candidates for Istanbul Mayor Hold Rare Debate on Live TV
The head-to-head, the first such event in Turkey in 17 years, pitted Ekrem Imamoglu of the opposition against Binali Yildirim, a government-backed former prime minister.
European Parliament Elections: 5 Biggest Takeaways
Fragmentation and polarization defined the European Parliament elections.
European Election Results Show Growing Split Over Union’s Future
As both pro-E.U. and anti-E.U. forces seemed likely to claim some victories, the vote made clear that arguing over the future of the bloc would intensify.
No Policies? No Problem. The Patchwork Brexit Party Is Crushing Its Opponents.
Its candidates’ politics have little in common beyond gunning for a quick, hard Brexit, but that hardly matters. For now, anyway.
India’s Narendra Modi Appears Headed for Re-election, Exit Polls Show
Mr. Modi, one of India’s most powerful and divisive leaders in decades, seems to have emerged relatively unscathed from complaints about joblessness and distress on farms.
European Elections Will Gauge the Power of Populism
A new scandal in Austria that led to the collapse of the coalition government there served as a reminder that Russia has deep ties to many populist parties.
Polls Are Closed in India’s Election: What Happens Next?
The polls closed on Sunday in the world’s biggest election. Here’s what to look out for until the results are announced on Thursday.
Danish Politician Seeks Voters ‘Where They Are’: On a Porn Site
Facing brutal competition during concurrent election campaigns, a governing party lawmaker drew attention by placing an ad where others wouldn’t.
‘Trust in Cyril Ramaphosa’? South Africa Election Tests A.N.C. Leader’s Strength
Many question whether the president can outflank party rivals and root out the corruption that has come to define the party of Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress.