New Zealand locks down all nursing homes after virus return New Zealand locked down nursing homes nationwide on Wednesday after a 102-day streak without the coronavirus ended, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the outbreak could force her to postpone next month's general election.

Trump says US election should be delayed US President Donald Trump on Thursday floated an unprecedented delay to the 2020 election -- which polls show him losing -- but the suggestion drew cross-party fire and has virtually no chance of being accepted.

Bolivia postpones general election until October Bolivia postponed its general elections on Thursday for a second time because of the coronavirus pandemic, putting it off until October 18, officials said.

New Zealand opposition picks 'Crusher' to challenge Ardern

New Zealand's opposition has installed a conservative veteran nicknamed "Crusher" as leader as it regroups for the daunting task of trying to oust Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a September general election.

Party Central Committee handles personnel matters on fourth working day of 12th plenum

Chaired by Party General Secretary, President Nguyễn Phú Trọng, the PCC elected an additional two members to the PCC’s Inspection Commission, 12th tenure.

Party leader outlines key tasks for 12th plenum of Party Central Committee He stressed personnel selection is an extremely important task that involves the fate of the Party and the nation

Biden surges past Sanders in Democratic race as Bloomberg exits WASHINGTON — Joe Biden, counted out just days ago, took control of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday after racking up stunning primary victories over Bernie Sanders and earning the endorsement of deep-pocketed billionaire Michael Bloomberg.

Biden scores big early wins on Super Tuesday Joe Biden took an early lead over leftist rival Bernie Sanders in the Super Tuesday contests to pick a Democratic challenger to President Donald Trump, with a trio of projected wins in Virginia, North Carolina and Alabama.

Indicted Netanyahu claims victory in Israel vote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory on Tuesday in Israel's general election, with exit polls putting the indicted premier in a strong position to form the next government.

Sinn Fein surges as most popular party in Irish election Nationalist party Sinn Fein won the popular vote in Ireland's general election, ballot counts revealed Sunday, with the one-time political wing of the IRA disrupting a duopoly of centre-right parties which have historically controlled the Republic.