Twelve dead in Peru clashes between protesters and security forces: ombudsman
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- At least 12 people died Monday in Peru as anti-government protesters trying to overrun an airport…
3 years ago
politics
Brazil patrols government buildings retaken from rioting Bolsonaro supporters
BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian security forces locked down the area around Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court…
3 years ago
Why Indonesia is moving its capital to the rainforests of Borneo
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia is relocating its capital city from Jakarta to a site more than 1,000 kilometers (620…
3 years ago
US in crisis amid once-in-a-century political standoff
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US House of Representatives plunged deeper into crisis Thursday…
3 years ago
Macron and France brace for stormy January
by Adam PLOWRIGHT Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Addressing the nation on New Year's Eve, French President Emmanuel Macron…
3 years ago
China, Philippines vow ‘friendly’ handling of maritime spats
Beijing and Manila on Wednesday vowed to resolve maritime disagreements through consultation, during a visit by Philippine President Ferdinand…
3 years ago
Philippines’ Marcos vows to ‘strengthen’ China ties on Beijing trip
Beijing, China (AFP) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he hoped to strengthen ties with Beijing on his first state…
3 years ago
Chaos as US House adjourns without choosing speaker
by Frankie TAGGART Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The new US Congress was plunged into disarray Tuesday as…
3 years ago
Lula returns vowing to rebuild, reunify Brazil
by Ramon SAHMKOW Agence France-Presse BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office Sunday for a third…
3 years ago
Incitement, gold bars, walkie talkies: the charges against Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
Yangon, Myanmar (AFP) Myanmar's junta has thrown the book at Aung San Suu Kyi since it ousted her government…
3 years ago
Fears of extremist campaign after attack on US power substations
Investigators probing vandalism at electricity substations in the western US state of Washington on Tuesday appealed for public help in…
4 years ago
North Korea’s ruling party begins key annual meeting
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea's ruling party has kicked off a major annual meeting with economic policy on…
4 years ago
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