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Election results prevail amid protests in Haiti, The Globe and Mail (2010)

This article reports on release of the final results in Haiti. Despite the thousands of Haitians who demonstrated against the elections, the election results will not be nullified. On December 7, the electoral authorities will release the results, and the two leading presidential candidates will likely compete in a January 16 runoff.

Observers declare Haiti's elections valid, VOA News (2010)

This article reports on the initial assessment of the general elections in Haiti. The observers believe that the elections can be considered valid despite irregularities and allegations of fraud. Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has also declared the elections a success. Allegations of irregularities nearly brought the election to a halt, and they ranged from outright fraud to polling place disorganization, mostly in connection with the voters' list.

Hati: Chaos clouds vote; front-runners emerge, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the general elections in Haiti. Two front-runners have emerged in the fist hours of the cote counting operations: musician Michel ``Sweet Micky'' Martelly and former first lady Mirlande Manigat.

Sorbonne-educated Agatha Christie fan becomes Haiti election favourite, The Telegraph (2010)

This article presents the front-runner of the presidential election in Haiti. Mirlande Manigat, a 70-year-old Sorbonne-educated academic, has emerged as favorite to win the initial round of a presidential election in Haiti.

Nigeria: Armed forces ready for 2011 elections -Kayode, The Nigerian Tribune (2010)

This article reports on the preparations for the upcoming elections in Nigeria. The Minister of Defence, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, stated that the armed forces are ready to deploy ll logistics to ensure the smooth conduct of the general election.

Unsuccessful Tonga party eyes next election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the aftermath of the elections in Tonga. The Paati Langufonua Tu’uloa’s spokesperson, Sione Fonua, stated that his party already started recruiting new and more qualified candidates for 2014.

Reserved seats for women in PNG now less likely by next election, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the current discussions about the introduction of reserved seats for women in Papua New Guinea. Apparently, the MPs refused to support the bill over a provision, added at the last minute, tying the reserved seats to provincial governorships.

Moldova elections fail to break political stalemate (WAZ, 2010)

The results of Moldova's general election, may not break the political stalemate that has continued for the past year and a half.

New social-democratic party emerges in Uzbekistan, Uznews (2010)

The article reports about establishment of a new political party in Uzbekistan, Tashkent region. The new party, "People's Interest" was initiated by a group of civic activists, workers and farmers. According to its initiators, the party should become an alternative to the existing parties that were set up on orders from top down.

Philippines: Poll fraud probe won’t delay proclamation of president, VP, officials say, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the proclamation of the election result for president and vice-president despite ongoing investigation on alleged irregularities.

Philippines: Comelec lauds PNP for keeping polls ‘peaceful’, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the implementation of Philippine National Police (PNP) for “good" and “peaceful" May 10 automated polls.

Philippines: Poll results vary owing to different computer specs, GMA News (2010).

his article discusses the difference of poll results released by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with the ones announced by non-government organizations.

Myanmar: Post-election Threats to Ethnic Areas, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article analyzes potential conflict in ethnic areas in Burma in a post-election context.

Indonesia encouraging Myanmar on reform agenda, Antara News (2010).

This article discusses support from Indonesia for Myanmar reform agenda in connection with the 2010 general elections.

Indonesia: RI working towards e-voting, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the potential for implementing the e voting system in the 2014 Indonesia general elections and its problems.

Canada: Election-finance poison pill threatens three cabinet ministers, The Globe and Mail (2010)

Three Tories Cabinet members are accused of orchestrating a scheme to exceede the campaign spending limit during the 2006 federal election. Furthermore, 65 Tories are also accused of claimining reimbursements for money that they never spent. Elections Canada is still investigating.

Belize's Elections and boundaries chairman in Africa, The Guardian (2010)

The Chairman of the Elections and Boudaries Commission of Belize, Mr Alberto August, is in Ghana for the Commonwealth Conference for Heads of Election Management Bodies. Fifty two participants will be attending the Conference.

Dominica: Boycott by-elections - Astaphan advices United Workers Party supporters, Dominica News (2010)

The United Workers Party is planning to boycott the by-elections in the Salisbury and Marigot constituencies. Dominicans will go to the polls sometime in July, as a consequence of the resignations of two members of the parliament.

Indian voting machine 'hacked', Times of India (2010)

Researchers at the University of Michigan easily 'hacked' an Indian electronic voting machine. The scientists were able to changed the results just by sending text messages from a mobile.