Nearly 1.3 million members of the security forces and more than 26,500 internally displaced people are eligible to vote.
Authorities say rescue operations are under way to locate survivors on a boat that sunk, with two others missing.
Philippines weather bureau warns of 'life-threatening conditions' as super storm heads for its largest island.
The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily cutting air traffic by 10 percent to maintain safety standards.
Hamas says the retrieved body is that of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, who was reported killed in 2014.
Tornado flattens homes in Rio Bonito do Iguana, with one official describing the destruction as akin to a 'war zone'.
Visit comes as Syria announces launching a 'large-scale operation' targeting ISIL cells across the country.
Visit comes as Syria announces launching a 'large-scale operation' targeting ISIL cells across the country.
Here are the key events from day 1,354 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
The record shutdown is now in its 39th day and has affected everything, from food aid to air travel.