US Republicans raise record money for 2016 presidential cycle

The Republican Party announced on Wednesday that it had raised more than 135 million US dollars through the end of March, hitting a new high for a presidential cycle.

Protesters Nationwide Denounce Big Money in US Politics

Conservative and independent protesters channeling themes from the presidential campaigns of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders dumped faux contributions into Boston Harbor on Friday, one of some 30 demonstrations planned across the country against big money in politics.

Ukraine's elections generally meet democratic standards

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) said Monday that Sunday's local elections in Ukraine were generally in line with democratic standards, but there was still room for improvement.

Beijing respects results of Belarus election — (Chinese Foreign Ministry)

China is ready to develop strategic partnership with Belarus after Alexander Lukashenko won the presidential election there, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry Hua Chunying said on Monday.

Tunisian panel wins Nobel Peace Prize 2015

Tunisia's National Dialogue Quartet won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its contribution to building democracy after the Jasmine Revolution in 2011.

US and Cuba spar over human rights after flag ceremony

US Secretary of State John Kerry declared a new era in relations with Cuba as the Stars and Stripes flag was raised on the island, but stark differences remain between the two countries over issues such as democracy and human rights.

US state secretary expresses concerned over NGO’s future in Russia

US Secretary of State John Kerry, who is concerned with the future of non-governmental organizations (NGO) and civil society in Russia, expressed his concerns to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Thursday.

Greece votes in referendum with future in euro in doubt

Greece votes on Sunday on whether to accept more austerity in exchange for international aid, in a high-stakes referendum likely to determine whether it leaves the euro-currency area after seven years of economic pain.