Seoul reviews North Korea policy as President Park Geun-hye removed

South Korea's unification ministry is maintaining "preparedness" and reviewing its North Korea policy after the removal of President Park Geun-hye from office.

Europeans Lose Faith in EU as Support for Populists Surges

European citizens have "historically low levels of trust" in both national governments and the EU, as a "specter of fear" sweeping across the continent leads to increased support for anti-establishment and far-right political parties, new research has found.

President Trump Calls for 'Major' Probe Into 'Voter Fraud'

U.S. President Donald Trump is calling for an investigation into voter fraud in November's presidential election, reinforcing his belief that voting by millions of undocumented immigrants cost him a victory in the national popular vote.

Some two dozen Democrat lawmakers to skip Trump's inauguration

About two dozen US Democratic lawmakers have now said they will break with tradition by skipping US President-elect Donald Trump's Friday inauguration in protest.

Colombia's FARC takes step toward forming political party

The six non-voting delegates who will represent the FARC rebel group in the Colombian Congress under the peace agreement signed last month went to the offices of the National Electoral Council on Thursday to formally inscribe the group Voices of Peace and Reconciliation as a political movement.

85% Americans think US now more divided than before

About 85 percent of U.S. citizens think their country is now more divided than previous years, and more than half would like the incoming administration to mend the fence, revealed a poll released on Sunday.

Majority of Germans Want Merkel to Stay for Another Term as Chancellor

A survey by Germany’s leading pollster Emnid, commissioned by the Bild newspaper, found that 55 percent wished Merkel stayed on the job past the 2017 general election, while 39 wanted her to go.

Over half US voters think media biased in favor of Clinton: Gallup

Above half of registered American voters, or 52 percent, believe US media is biased in favor of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, according to a newly-released Gallup poll.

Half voters think Clinton gives false health information

As Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign was scrambling to quell speculations about the U.S. Democratic candidate's health, a survey released on Wednesday found half of registered voters believe that Clinton gave false information about her health to the public.

Merkel’s party faces voter backlash as populists set to gain at polls

Chancellor Angela Merkel's party braced for a backlash at state polls Sunday, while anti-migrant populists are poised for major gains a year after the German leader opened the borders to refugees.

Trump's gun rights comments ignite firestorm

US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump got embroiled in a political firestorm on Tuesday after suggesting that supporters of gun rights could take action against his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton if she wins the election.

American democracy faces "crisis" with money's corrupt influence in politics

American democracy is facing a "crisis" due to the increased influence of money in politics while common citizens are left out in the process, a US political activist who helped organize recent massive political protests, told Xinhua in a recent interview.

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.

Thousands in Serbia march against NATO and the West

Thousands have marched against NATO and the West in Serbia, carrying banners praising Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Débats des présidentielles US: en pleurer ou en rire?

Plus c’est absurde, et mieux c’est. Telle devrait être la logique de certains candidats américains à la présidentielle, qui parfois vont particulièrement loin dans leur rhétorique préélectorale à propos de la Russie.

Saudi holds first ever election open to women

Saudi Arabia holds its first ever election open to female voters and candidates on Saturday, in a tentative step towards easing restrictions that are among the world's tightest on women.

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.

Swiss right set for record seats in polls dominated by migrant fears

The Swiss populist right was set for record seats in Sunday's parliamentary elections amid concerns over migration, shifting the balance in the legislature towards the right, according to projections.

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.