politics

Regional powers recognize Maduro opponent as interim leader

DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- The United States, Canada and major South American nations recognized the head of Venezuela's opposition-controlled legislature…

Trump insists speech will be in Congress, Pelosi says no

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's insistence that he deliver…

Former top S. Korean judge arrested in power abuse probe

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- A former South Korean chief justice was arrested Thursday on allegations of abuse of power…

After a month of shutdown, US federal workers turn to food banks

by Catherine TRIOMPHE Agence France Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Most never needed help from a food pantry.…

Mexico launches social programs to fight fuel theft

ACAMBAY, Mexico (AFP) -- Mexico's president announced a series of social programs Tuesday aimed at developing poor areas where fuel…

From Prince William to Mike Pompeo: top quotes at Davos

by Alex PIGMAN Agence France Presse DAVOS, Switzerland (AFP) -- Here is a serving of quotes from the World Economic…

Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe after protest crackdown

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP) -- Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has landed back in Harare, state television said Tuesday, after cutting short…

79 % ng Filipino Muslims, pabor sa pag-apruba ng BOL – SWS

(Eagle News) -- Napakaraming Pilipinong Muslim sa bansa ang pabor na maipasa ang Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Sa isinagawang survey…

Venezuela military group arrested after call to disavow Maduro

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- A group of 27 soldiers rose up against Venezuela's…

CIA agent Tony Mendez, hero of film “Argo,” dead at 78

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Former CIA agent Tony Mendez, who engineered a creative way to smuggle US hostages out…

British PM turns to Brexit ‘Plan B’

by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May unveils her Brexit "Plan…

Wall Street wary of progressive Democrats on the House finance committee

  Washington, United States | AFP | Sunday 1/20/2019 by Elodie CUZIN avec Luc OLINGA à New York Wall Street is bunkering down for a…

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