politics

North Korea returns to inter-Korean liaison office

  SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has returned its staff to an inter-Korean liaison office, Seoul said Monday,…

Thai junta poised to retain power as nation awaits vote results

by Joe Freeman Thailand's election results were due Monday, with the junta appearing poised to hold on to power in…

Probe opened after elderly ‘yellow vest’ protester injured

NICE, France (AFP) -- French officials faced fresh questions Sunday about the handling of the "yellow vest" protests after an…

Venezuela government accuses arrested Guaido aide of ‘terrorism’

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) --The Venezuelan government said Thursday it arrested a top aide to opposition leader Juan Guaido, regarded as…

Boeing 737 MAX to face first congressional hearing

  WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Boeing's ill-fated 737 MAX and federal regulators next week will face the first public…

Brussels warns May against June 30 Brexit delay

The EU on Wednesday warned Britain it would have to hold elections to the European Parliament if it wants to…

Trudeau offers election year budget treats

by Michel COMTE OTTAWA, United States (AFP) -- Canada's government doled out goodies for almost everyone in an election year…

Trump signs first veto to secure funding for border wall

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Donald Trump signed the first veto of his presidency Friday, overriding congressional opposition to secure…

Senate rebukes Trump on border emergency, president vows veto

by Michael Mathes WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump suffered an embarrassing defeat Thursday at the hands of…

All American diplomats have left Venezuela: Pompeo

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) --The United States has withdrawn all remaining diplomatic personnel from its embassy in Caracas as the…

Venezuela’s pro-regime ‘colectivos’ vow to back Maduro whatever it costs

by Nina NEGRON / Margioni BERMÚDEZ CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) --Jorge Parrado collects water for his Caracas district. But he is…

Venezuela calls public sector back to work as blackout recedes

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ and Marc BURLEIGH CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's public employees were called to return to work…

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