OAS to meet on Bolivia situation on Tuesday
The Organization of American States plans to hold a special meeting on the situation in Bolivia at its Washington headquarters on Tuesday, the OAS said on Monday after the resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales.
UK PM Johnson to chair emergency meeting on flooding
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a meeting of the government’s emergency ‘COBR’ committee on Tuesday to discuss the response to flooding in the north of England, his office said.
Jordan, UAE, Turkey, Sudan accused of violating sanctions on Libya – U.N. report
Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey have repeatedly violated an arms embargo on Libya and it is “highly probable” that a foreign attack aircraft is responsible for a deadly strike on a migrant detention center, according to U.N. experts monitor…
American man held on remand in Chile over protest shooting
An American man was remanded in custody in a Chilean seaside town on Monday after being charged with attempted murder over the alleged shooting of a protester on Sunday, according to prosecutors.
Morales’ exit leaves Bolivia power vacuum, splits region
Looting and roadblocks convulsed Bolivia on Monday after President Evo Morales’ resignation ended 14 years of socialist rule and left a power vacuum his opponents scrambled to fill.
U.S. urges Bolivian lawmakers to accept Morales resignation soon
The United States on Monday urged Bolivia’s legislative assembly to meet “sooner rather than later” to formally accept the resignation of President Evo Morales and begin a civilian-led transition to fill the country’s political vacuum.
France, Germany, Britain urge Iran to reverse nuclear deal breaches
France, Britain and Germany said on Monday they would consider a dispute resolution mechanism enshrined in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that could lead to United Nations sanctions being reimposed for recent breaches of the pact.
EU urges Iran to comply with nuclear accord or face action
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, France, Germany and Britain on Monday urged Iran to stick to the 2015 nuclear agreement with major powers or face action which could include the reimposition of sanctions.
Trump: Bolivia events boost democracy, send signal to Venezuela, Nicaragua
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the resignation of Evo Morales as Bolivia’s president preserves democracy in that country and sends a signal to “illegitimate regimes” in Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Saudi promo video labels feminism, atheism, homosexuality as extremist ideas
A promotional video published by Saudi Arabia’s state security agency categorizes feminism, homosexuality and atheism as extremist ideas, even as the conservative Muslim kingdom seeks to promote tolerance and attract foreigners.
