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The leader of Northern Ireland's pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), Jeffrey Donaldson, arrives to vote in assembly elections that could prove historic: the contest for the devolved assembly in Belfast could see a pro-Irish nationalist party win for the first time in the troubled history of the British province. IMAGES
British Prime minister Theresa May arrives at a polling station in London to cast her vote for the British local election. IMAGES
Britain's opposition Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn votes in a general election that has been darkened by two jihadist attacks, leaving forecasters struggling on the eve of voting to predict an outcome. IMAGES of Jeremy Corbyn arriving to vote.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad casts his vote in Syria's fourth parliamentary election since the civil war erupted in 2011, a poll expected to keep his ruling Baath party in power. More than 1,500 people are standing for 250 seats in the largely rubber-stamp parliament, after some 7,400 candidates withdrew in recent days, according to Syria's Supreme Judicial Elections Committee. IMAGES
Labour Party leader Keir Starmer arrives at a London polling station to cast his vote in the UK general election. The United Kingdom votes in an election that looks likely to bring an end to 14 tumultuous years of Conservative rule. Polls suggest a historic victory for the Labour Party. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.