Americans Vote in Mid-Term Polls

Americans are preparing to vote in mid-term elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016 race for the White House.

The Republicans, who already control the House of Representatives, need to win just six seats to take the Senate.

Meanwhile, the Democrats are battling to stay ahead as President Barack Obama's approval ratings fall to the lowest since he was elected.

Many analysts predict a Republican victory as President Obama's popularity rate fails to climb above 40 percent, despite recent improvements in the economy.

BBC