Tag: Municipal elections
EXPLAINER: Jerusalem dispute could derail Palestinian vote
JERUSALEM — A dispute over voting in east Jerusalem is threatening to cancel or delay the first Palestinian elections in more than 15 years.
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7 Hong Kong democracy leaders to be sentenced amid crackdown
HONG KONG — Seven of Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy advocates, including 82-year-old veteran activist Martin Lee and pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, are expected...
London mayor wants to host IPL matches in British capital
LONDON — The mayor of London wants to bring Indian Premier League cricket matches to the British capital.
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Homicide rate among challenges awaiting next St. Louis mayor
ST. LOUIS — Whichever candidate St. Louis voters pick in Tuesday's mayoral election will face daunting tasks, including a declining population and one of...
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.
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Chile delays constitutional assembly election over pandemic
A two-day election to select the drafters of a new constitution for Chile is being delayed until May because of the coronavirus pandemic, President...
Gazans hope for vote after years of Hamas rule, isolation
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinian poll workers fanned out across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, where they found voters eager to register ahead...