Candidacies of two major independents may scatter Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei's hope of a loyal conservative president

Iranian Guardian Council releases list of 8 allowed candidates
to compete in next month's election, omitting two prominent
figures

Hassan Rouhani, a moderate cleric in favor of openness and
improved relations with western countries.

Skeptical Mexican voters launched a social media campaign to
endorse a cat for the next Mayor of Xalapa.

Protestors demanded Leung Chun-ying, Hong Kong's leader, to
immediately step down following the string of scandals linked to
him.

The WikiLeaks party received formal registration on Tuesday
under the name of Gail Malone, a member of the party's national
council.

Although the ruling party won over half of the votes, the
opposition party claims a major manipulation occurred during the
elections.

During an interview, politician Stephanie Banister was also
unable to differentiate between haram and the Koran and said
that Jews follow Jesus Christ

Suicide bombings across polling stations in the country have
claimed at least 62 lives.

Santos' victory may present an opportunity for a peace talk with
the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels.