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Added on the 14/02/2021 15:03:03 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Residents in Catalonia vote in parliamentary elections the outcome of which could have bigger implications regarding secession. Julie Noce reports.
Voters queue in Kinshasa and Goma as polling stations opened in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, as much of the east of the country is mired in conflict. IMAGES
Polling stations open in Peru, with some 25 million people set to cast their ballot for a new president amid the country's deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic and a surge in new infections. IMAGES
Between COVID-19 and various efforts across the country to make it downright difficult to vote, the challenges of voting are becoming increasingly obvious. Following the lead of major retails, US tech giants like Twitter and Salesforce are giving their employees Election Day off in order to vote. According to Business Insider, rideshare company Uber is giving employees the day off as part of their 'Get Out the Vote' effort. Uber is providing links to voter registration sites through its app, and will assist in getting voters to the polls on election day. Other companies, like Apple and Facebook, are encouraging employees to volunteer to be poll workers.
Voters speak as Filipinos head to midterm polls that are expected to strengthen President Rodrigo Duterte's grip on power. SOUNDBITES
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton greets voters as the New Hampshire primary gets underway. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).