Bulgaria PM quits after pro-Russia candidate wins presidential vote
Bulgaria`s centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov stepped down Sunday after his presidential nominee suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition.
Nov 14, 2016, 02:21 AM IST
Russia-friendly opposition candidate wins Bulgaria prez vote
Bulgaria risked plunging into fresh political turmoil today after a Moscow-friendly general backed by the Socialist opposition won the presidential run-off, beating the handpicked nominee of centre-right Prime Minister Boyko Borisov by a whopping margin.
Nov 14, 2016, 00:46 AM IST
Niger holds presidential run-off despite boycott
Niger holds its first-ever presidential run-off on Sunday, with incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou on track for a second term after his main challenger was flown from jail to a Paris hospital and with the opposition boycotting the vote.
Mar 20, 2016, 11:24 AM IST
