Snap Elections

UK Election 2017: Theresa May's grip on power in doubt as British polls head for stalemate

British voters punished Theresa May for her electoral gamble by denying her the resounding mandate she wanted to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks, casting doubt over her premiership and raising the prospect of a deadlocked parliament.

Japan descends into recession; PM Shinzo Abe all set to call snap polls

Speculation has been swirling that Abe -- who faces a leadership election next year -- will delay increasing Japan's sales tax to 10 percent