Turnout in the UK general election is expected to be higher than the 61 per cent in 2005, suggesting keen interest in the campaign.

Progressive MP Jim Anderton is expected to make an announcement about his political future on Sunday.

Calls by senior Labour figures for people to vote tactically against the Conservative Party in the election were condemned as "desperate".

Youssou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by Rolling Stone magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.

All three major political parties face a crisis after this UK election.

Thailand's Cabinet is due to hold an emergency meeting in the face of unrelenting anti-government street protests.

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown went for broke in the final TV debate on the economy in the UK today.

Samoa's prime minister says the Pacific Islands Forum HQ doesn't belong in Suva any more.

West Australian Treasurer Troy Buswell has resigned three weeks ahead of the state Budget following his admissions of adultery.

Opponents of the Search and Surveillance bill say it overturns important aspects of civil liberties.