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Cyprus presidential election moves to second round

February 22, 2013 By Gary Bono

Austerity is the key issue facing Cypriot voters as they head to the polls for the second round of the presidential elections.

Today in black history: Harold Washington won the mayoral primary in Chicago

February 22, 2013 By Special to People’s World

In 1983, Washington won the Democratic mayoral primary and later was elected the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 21, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Rafael Correa won his third election to Ecuador's presidency on February 17, 2013.

Ecuadorian President Correa gains second term, scores big win

February 20, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

At least 51 percent of candidates of Correa's Alianza Pais political party gained National Assembly seats. Never before in Ecuadorian history has a single party held a legislative majority.

Va. election season underway

February 14, 2013 By Emile Schepers

All 100 seats in the 100-member House of Delegates, lower house of the Virginia General Assembly (the state legislature) and some local offices are up for grabs.