Two-thirds of Australians want deputy PM to resign over sex scandal: poll
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Two-thirds of Australian voters want Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce to resign following his extramarital affair with his former press secretary, a poll showed on Monday, adding pressure on a government already fractured by the …
Little-known Venezuelan evangelical pastor launches presidential bid
CARACAS (Reuters) – A little-known Venezuelan evangelical pastor on Sunday launched his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election, an illustration of the growing religious influence in Latin American politics.
Oxfam says Haiti director admitted using prostitutes
LONDON (Reuters) – Oxfam’s country director in Haiti admitted to using prostitutes at his residence during a relief mission before resigning in 2011, according to an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct released by the charity o…
Brazilian inmates riot, take hostages in Rio de Janeiro prison
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Inmates of a heavily overcrowded prison in metropolitan Rio de Janeiro took prison guards hostage during a riot that had not been controlled by Sunday night, authorities said.
Sudan releases political prisoners from Khartoum jails
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese authorities said on Sunday they would release more than 80 political prisoners from jails in the capital Khartoum, a week after the African country appointed a new security chief.
‘Bad guy’ Russia emerges as central player in Western diplomacy
MUNICH (Reuters) – European and U.S. officials divided over U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy found common cause this weekend in decrying what they say is Russia’s covert campaign to undermine Western democracies.
Czech Social Democrats pick leader, bring viable government closer
PRAGUE (Reuters) – The Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) picked former parliament speaker Jan Hamacek as their chairman on Sunday, bringing closer a possible breakthrough in forming a viable government.
Skiers caught in Swiss avalanche rescued: police
VIENNA (Reuters) – Two skiers who were caught in an avalanche in Switzerland near the border with France have been rescued with only minor injuries, police in the canton of Valais said on Sunday.
Hungary’s Orban calls for global anti-migrant alliance with eye on 2018 elections
BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian leader Viktor Orban called on Sunday for a global alliance against migration as his right-wing populist Fidesz party began campaigning for an April 8 election in which it is expected to win a third consecutive landslide v…
Estonia calls for EU to spend more for defense in border states
MUNICH (Reuters) – Estonia, worried about a continued Russian military buildup, on Sunday called for the European Union to spend more on the defense of its external borders.
