politics

Thousands rally in Myanmar’s Yangon despite military build up

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Thousands were rallying in Yangon Wednesday to protest against the military coup despite a build-up of…

Suu Kyi hit with second charge as Myanmar junta tightens grip

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was hit with another charge on Tuesday, after…

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi to face court this week: lawyer

NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi will appear in court via video conference this week…

Peru foreign minister resigns over early vaccination scandal

  LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru's foreign minister resigned Sunday, the second top official to step down amid a growing…

Myanmar junta cuts internet as troops fire to break up protest

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar cut internet service and deployed troops around the country on Monday in signs of a…

Trump acquitted, again, by US Senate

  by Chris Lefkow and Michael Mathes Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday…

Myanmar grants amnesty to more than 23,000 prisoners

  YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military regime ordered the release of more than 23,000 prisoners on Friday, following a…

House impeachment prosecutors wrap up case against Trump

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- House prosecutors wrapped up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Thursday, urging the Senate…

Biden announces new Pentagon task force on China

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday the formation of a special Defense Department task force…

Myanmar military raids Suu Kyi’s party offices as US, UN slam violence

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's military raided the Yangon headquarters of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's party late Tuesday,…

New Zealand suspends Myanmar political, military ties after coup

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand announced the suspension of high-level military and political contacts with Myanmar Tuesday, the…

Water cannon fired against anti-coup protesters in Myanmar’s capital

YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Police in Myanmar's capital fired water cannon against anti-coup protesters on Tuesday, according to a live…

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