Polish ruling parties strike deal to postpone presidential vote
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party and a junior coalition partner announced a late-night deal on Wednesday to allow a presidential election scheduled for Sunday to be held at a later date, averting a possible political crisis.
United States’ Khalilzad to meet Taliban in Qatar, visit India, Pakistan
The U.S. special envoy on Afghanistan is on a mission to press Taliban negotiators in Doha and officials in India and Pakistan to support reduced violence, speeding up intra-Afghan peace talks and cooperating on the coronavirus pandemic, the State Depa…
Spokesman for Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s spokesman has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, his office said on Wednesday, raising further questions about the president’s exposure to the virus.
Israel’s Supreme Court clears Netanyahu to form government despite corruption charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s indictment on corruption charges does not disqualify him from forming a government, Israel’s top court said on Wednesday, paving the way for the veteran leader to remain in power.
Canada honors six killed in helicopter crash with COVID-19 measures in place
Canada on Wednesday honored six members of its armed forces killed last week in a helicopter crash in a ceremony where the prime minister and military officials donned black cloth masks and practiced physical distancing because of the coronavirus.
Poland’s ruling parties reach deal to postpone election: statement
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party and its junior coalition partner have reached a deal to postpone the May 10 presidential vote and hold it at a later date via postal ballots, the two groupings said in a statement quoted by PAP news agency.
Bavarians defy coronavirus with drive-thru ‘Dult’ fair
May is the month for the first of the annual Bavarian “Dults,” Germany’s folk festivals where locals gather in beer tents to feast and drink on regional specialties.
Colombia readies new state of emergency to ease pain of virus lockdown
Colombia’s government on Wednesday said it was preparing to declare a second state of emergency to support sectors of the economy that will remain shut down for an extended period to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
U.S.’ Khalilzad to meet Taliban in Qatar, visit India, Pakistan
The U.S. special representative for Afghanistan will call for a reduction in Afghan violence, the start of intra-Afghan peace talks and cooperation against the new coronavirus on a trip to Qatar, India and Pakistan, the U.S. State Department said on We…
Up to 1,200 deployed in Libya by Russian military group: U.N. report
Russian private military contractor Wagner Group has up to 1,200 people deployed in Libya, strengthening the forces of eastern-based military leader Khalifa Haftar, according to a confidential United Nations report seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
