Elections

Actor Russell Crowe arrives at the European Premiere of "Man of Steel" at a cinema in Leicester Square, central London, June 12, 2013.

Russell Crowe Throws Support For PM Julia Gillard Amid Gender Debate; "Leader Through Tough Times"

By IBTimes AU

Amid the gender wars between Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Liberal "men in blue ties", certified alpha male Russell Crowe made it known which side of the fence he's in as he expressed support for the often criticised but equally hard-hitting lady leader on social media. (3:32 pm)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, AUSTRALIA, JULIA GILLARD, TONY ABBOTT, ABORTION, LAWYER, HOLLYWOOD

Odisha CM on Distribution Spree from Free Laptop, Mobile to Cheaper Rice

By IBTimes IN

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday distributed free mobile phones to nearly 15,000 farmers. With seven populist schemes in past six months, Patnaik is trying hard to woo voters from every section of society. (5:06 am)

Bihar Trust Vote: Nitish Kumar Wins Floor Test, Takes Dig at Narendra Modi

By IBTimes IN

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday won the trust vote in the special session of the State Assembly, which he moved after snapping ties with its alliance Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). (3:21 am)

Bihar Trust Vote: Nitish Kumar Set to Win; Congress Offers Support

By IBTimes IN

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar will seek a trust vote in the State Assembly on Wednesday to determine if his government should continue in the state after snapping ties with its alliance Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). (1:42 am)

Analysis - French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande

By Reuters UK

A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fuelling tensions between Paris and Brussels and adding pressure on President Francois Hollande to be more assertive in Europe. (10:49 pm)

MORE TOPICS: UNEMPLOYMENT, GERMANY, EUROPEAN UNION, LONDON

Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi Under Fire Over Comment On Same Sex And Polygamous Marriages

By IBTimes AU

Liberal Senator Cory Bernardi has come under fire with his recent comment that legalising same sex marriage would only lead to calls for the legalisation of polygamous marriages as well. (Jun 18)

Sweden selling Nordea stake, could raise $2.8 billion

By Reuters UK

Sweden is selling a 5.7 percent stake in Nordea <NDA.ST>, the Nordic region's biggest bank, in a move that may give the centre-right ruling coalition some fiscal leeway ahead of an election next year. (Jun 18)

MORE TOPICS: MORGAN STANLEY, GDP, TELECOMS, CREDIT SUISSE, LONDON

G8 Agrees 'Lough Erne Declaration' on Tax Evasion Crackdown [VIDEO]

By IBTimes UK

Declaration includes call for tax authorities to share information and stop company profits being shifted around to avoid taxation. (Jun 18)

Battles ahead for Greek PM weakened by state TV crisis

By Reuters UK

Greece has avoided the uncertainty of an early election but the standoff over the state broadcaster's closure has weakened the prime minister and deepened mistrust in his fractious coalition. (Jun 18)

MORE TOPICS: EUROPEAN UNION, COURT, INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

A woman holds photographs of Morris the Cat in a store in Xalapa, capital of the state of Veracruz, June 13, 2013. REUTERS/Oscar Martinez

Mexicans Support Morrison the ‘Cat’ for Mayor Election

By IBTimes IN

In a hilarious set of events, citizens of Xalpa city in Mexico have nominated a cat as their candidate for Mayoral post in the upcoming election. (Jun 18)