Net campaigning arrives cautiously in restrictive Japan ahead of nationwide ballotTOKYO — Japan is one of the world’s most Internet-savvy nations — except when it comes to politics. Decades-old rules have effectively banned campaigning on the Web. Upstart Japanese political party, first real challenger in decades, already bringing ‘Change’TOKYO — A Japanese campaign commercial shows then-U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama cheered by supporters waving the famous “Change” placards. The scene fades to the leader of the Democratic Party of Japan calling for change in his country too. Karzai, Abdullah about even in early Afghan presidential returns; bombs kill 41 in KandaharKABUL — President Hamid Karzai and his main rival, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, were running virtually even Tuesday in the first fragmented returns from last week’s Afghan election, raising the possibility of a runoff that could drag the process out for months. Karzai, Abdullah both near 40 percent of Afghan vote with 10 percent of stations countedKABUL — President Hamid Karzai and top challenger Abdullah Abdullah both have roughly 40 percent of the nationwide vote for president with 10 percent of polling stations counted, the Afghan election commission said Tuesday as it announced the first official returns. Analysis: Iraq’s al-Maliki must work harder to secure premier’s job after electionsBAGHDAD — Abandoned by his fellow Shiites, Iraq’s prime minister must turn to new allies and work twice as hard to form a broad-based alliance if he is to keep his job after January’s parliamentary elections. Japanese minister warns his ruling party is facing a voter revolt, opposition could take powerTOKYO — Voters are turning away from Japan’s ruling party in virtually every district and the opposition is on track to win in a landslide when elections are held this weekend, a senior Cabinet minister said Tuesday. Sick of second-class status, rural Japan seeks political changeAOMORI, Japan — Perched on the upper tip of Japan’s main island, Aomori prefecture is tired of being left behind. Ruling party leader admits elections will be tough, Tokyo support has plungedTOKYO — Japan’s finance minister said Tuesday the ruling party has lost support in Tokyo and is facing a voter revolt across the nation, suggesting his party could lose to the leading opposition party and fall from power for only the second time in 54 years. Low voter turnout for women in Afghanistan election could further stall their progressKABUL — For women, Afghanistan’s recent elections appear to have been more of a setback than a step forward. Afghan vote fraud allegations mount, threatening credibility of electionKABUL — The outcry over alleged vote fraud in Afghanistan’s election escalated Sunday, with President Hamid Karzai’s chief opponent charging that turnout figures were padded and the chief fraud investigator saying some of the allegations were serious enough to influence the outcome if true. Japan’s leader says ruling party can buck predictions of election lossTOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso tried Sunday to downplay recent polls predicting heavy losses for his party in parliamentary elections a week away. Afghan commission says fraud complaints extensive enough to sway results of presidential voteKABUL — Charges of fraud in Afghanistan’s presidential election are extensive enough that they could sway the final result, and the number is likely to grow, the commission investigating complaints said Sunday. Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah accuses incumbent Karzai of ‘rigging’ electionKABUL — President Hamid Karzai’s leading challenger accused him of using the Afghan state to “rig” this week’s election and detailed allegations of cheating by government officials in an interview Saturday with The Associated Press. After 55 years in power, Japan’s ruling party faces voter revolt in Aug. 30 electionTOKYO — Keiko Saito’s son-in-law recently lost his job and can’t find another. As she and her husband approach retirement, they worry whether their pensions are safe. The economy seems chronically incapable of recapturing its glory days. Afghan presidential challenger in talks with other candidates, but not KarzaiKABUL — Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s top challenger said Saturday he has reached out to several other candidates — but not the incumbent — in the days since the presidential election, and that a second round of voting was likely. Karzai and Abdullah both claim lead as counting begins after Afghan presidential electionKABUL — Both main candidates for Afghan president claimed to be ahead Friday after an election marred by violence, spotty turnout and fraud allegations — threatening U.S. hopes for Afghans to come together to combat the challenges of Taliban insurgency, corruption and poverty. Obama applauds Afghans for voting despite Taliban intimidation, warns of more violence aheadWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama congratulated the Afghan people Friday for pulling off a presidential election in the midst of violent intimidation by Taliban militants but cautioned that more difficult days lie ahead for the war-weary nation. Karzai, Abdullah campaign teams claim to be in the lead as counting begins after Afghan voteKABUL — President Hamid Karzai and top challenger Abdullah Abdullah positioned themselves Friday as the likely winner of Afghanistan’s presidential election, one day after millions of Afghans braved Taliban threats and intimidation to cast ballots. New Zealanders vote to overturn law that bans hitting kids but govt says it won’t change lawWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealanders voted overwhelmingly to overturn a law that prohibits parents from hitting children, according to the results of a nationwide referendum released Friday, but the government says the law is working and won’t be changed. Low turnout in Afghan election as disillusionment and Taliban threats keep many from pollsKABUL — Millions of Afghans defied threats Thursday to cast ballots in the country’s second national elections since Taliban rule, but turnout appeared weaker this time because of continuing violence, fear and disenchantment. In much of the Taliban’s southern strongholds, many people did not dare to vote, bolstering the hopes of President Hamid Karzai’s chief rival. Colombian senate approves bill calling for referendum on Uribe’s re-electionBOGOTA — Colombia’s Senate voted late Wednesday to pass a bill calling for a referendum on whether to change the constitution to allow President Alvaro Uribe to run for a third term. Afghans vote for president under Taliban violence threat; Karzai and Abdullah top contendersKABUL — Afghans voted under the shadow of Taliban threats of violence Thursday to choose their next president for a nation plagued by armed insurgency, drugs, corruption and a feeble government nearly eight years after the U.S.-led invasion. Voting starts in Afghanistan’s presidential election; Karzai and Abdullah top contendersKABUL — Afghans voted under the shadow of Taliban threats of violence Thursday to choose a new president for a nation plagued by armed insurgency, drugs, corruption and a feeble government nearly eight years after the U.S.-led invasion. Voting starts in Afghanistan’s presidential electionKABUL — Afghans voted under the shadow of Taliban threats of violence Thursday to choose a new president for a nation plagued by armed insurgency, drugs, corruption and a feeble government nearly eight years after the U.S.-led invasion. If voters in green Seattle can’t pass a fee on disposable grocery bags, can any?SEATTLE — Seattle voters’ rejection of a 20-cent fee on plastic and paper bags represents a sound defeat for other efforts in U.S. cities to limit the use of the throwaway bags, plastics industry officials said Wednesday. Fears of election day attacks pulse through Afghanistan during presidential electionKABUL — Threats of Taliban violence and rumors of fraud cast a shadow over Afghanistan’s election, in which millions of voters will choose a new president Thursday to lead a nation plagued by armed insurgency, drugs, corruption and a feeble government. Afghan election won’t end the war but could undermine political strength of TalibanWASHINGTON — Thursday’s election in Afghanistan won’t end the eight-year fight against the Taliban, bring U.S. troops home sooner or ensure a competent democratic government. 6 US troops die in Afghanistan, militants kill poll workers ahead of presidential voteKABUL — The U.S. military said Wednesday six American troops were killed in Afghanistan, as militants killed six election workers amid growing fears on the eve of the presidential election that insurgents would mar the vote. 3 US troops killed in southern AfghanistanKABUL — The U.S. military says three American troops have been killed in two incidents in southern Afghanistan. 3 militants killed in Kabul on eve of presidential election; 6 Afghan poll workers killedKABUL — Police stormed a bank in Kabul on Wednesday and killed three insurgents who had taken it over, while a wave of attacks killed at least six election workers around the country on the eve of the presidential election, officials said. |
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