<span style="color: #222222;">In Democratic Republic of Congo, electoral commission has delayed the announcement of preliminary results of a crucial presidential election amid growing pressure from world powers to respect voters wishes. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The head of the country's electoral commission Corneille Nangaa said that preliminary results, scheduled for release Sunday, will now come out only next week.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, United States had deployed troops to the region for possible violent demonstrations while the country's powerful Catholic church warned of a popular uprising if untrue results are announced. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The US has already threatened sanctions against those who undermine the democratic process. </span>