Anastasiades and Malas to battle it out in second TV debate
The second presidential TV debate will take place on Wednesday night between incumbent Nicos Anastasiades and Akel-backed Stavros Malas. The debate will be broadcast from...
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Malas made good impression in debate
Monday evening’s televised debate among the five main contenders for the presidency offered no new reveals or high drama as the candidates played it safe,...
Presidential candidates cross swords in TV debate (Update 2)
President Nicos Anastasiades said on Monday that no chance had been lost during reunification talks in Switzerland last summer to solve the Cyprus problem, arguing...
German media bemoan grand coalition scenario after limp TV duel
A mood of pre-election apathy rippled through German media on Monday, as commentators concluded Angela Merkel‘s rival for chancellor had blown his best chance of depriving...
Cypriot leaders need to show courage and make compromises, UK says
Both sides in Cyprus will need to show courage and make compromises to reach a solution, the UK believes, urging the two leaders to seize...
Rigged elections? Nasty woman? Trump’s scorched earth tactics have little upside
By James Oliphant and Chris Kahn Republican Donald Trump had one last chance at a nationally televised debate to reach out to the undecided voters...
Trump threatens jail time, Clinton says rival’s campaign is ‘exploding’
Donald Trump, defiant amid a tide of criticism of his sexually aggressive remarks about women, said Hillary Clinton would go to jail if he were...
Trump says he won’t leave the race as Sunday’s debate looms
Donald Trump on Sunday said he would not abandon the presidential race even after the leak of a 2005 video where he used lewd language...
Trump-Clinton showdown breaks TV debate ratings record
By Jill Serjeant and Lisa Richwine The first presidential debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump drew 84 million U.S. television viewers, a...
Gennifer Flowers won’t attend US presidential debate -Pence
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence said on Sunday that Gennifer Flowers, who had an affair with Bill Clinton before his 1992 presidential run, will...
Trump vs Clinton: debate will mark biggest moment of election
Democrat Hillary Clinton, suddenly vulnerable in the presidential race, is under pressure to deliver a strong performance against Republican Donald Trump in their first debate...
‘High-rise’ Limassol sparks public debate
With Limassol’s skyline rapidly changing with new buildings up to 37 floors high under development, the public is being given a chance today to discuss...
Global experts to debate in Nicosia how to kickstart growth and avert another crisis
AFTER three years of austerity and painful sacrifices, Cyprus is out of the Eurozone life-support system but not out of the woods yet, an issue...
Refusing to sit on lead, Trump gets bitter in Republican debate
By Steve Holland Donald Trump, his face red with emotion, lashed out at rivals Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz on Saturday at the most acrimonious...
In contentious debate, Clinton and Sanders both claim ‘progressive’ mantle
DURHAM, N.H., Feb 4 (Reuters) – Democrat Hillary Clinton went on the attack against rival Bernie Sanders on Thursday in their most contentious presidential debate...
EU ministers to discuss extending border checks in passport-free zone
By Gabriela Baczynska European Union ministers will discuss on Monday whether to further extend emergency border controls within the passport-free Schengen area, which is cracking...
Trump: UK lawmakers’ debate an “absurd waste of time”
British lawmakers will debate a petition on Monday calling for U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to be banned from Britain in the wake of...
Budget debate opens
By Evie Andreou Parliament on Wednesday afternoon began the debate on the 2016 state budget, the last to be voted for in parliament under the conditions...
Cruz, Rubio spar for 2nd slot behind Trump in US presidential race
By James Oliphant and Emily Stephenson While many viewers were fixed on the ongoing political spectacle that is Donald Trump during Tuesday’s Republican presidential debate,...
Rubio, Cruz dominate rowdy Republican US presidential debate
By Steve Holland and James Oliphant Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz emerged as the strongest challengers on Wednesday to insurgent front-runners Donald...