Pressure builds on Bolivia’s Morales as supporters resign after election irregularities
Bolivian President Evo Morales agreed on Sunday to hold new presidential elections after an audit of the disputed October vote called for it to be annulled, while pressure mounted on the leftist leader to step down amid the resignations of some governm…
Spain votes again, seeking end to political deadlock
Spain held its second parliamentary election this year on Sunday, with voters seen likely to deliver no clear winner, an even more fragmented parliament and a sizeable boost to the far right.
Spain’s Socialists ahead, far-right rises in inconclusive election: opinion poll
The Socialists of acting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez were seen ahead in Spain’s repeat election on Sunday while the far-right Vox jumped to third place, according to an opinion poll by GAD3 published as mainland voting ended.
Turkey should scrap Russian missile system or face U.S. sanctions: White House official
The United States is very upset about Turkey’s purchase of Russian missile defense systems and could impose sanctions on Ankara if it does not “get rid” of them, White House National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien said on Sunday.
Bolivian armed forces orders operations to ‘neutralize’ armed groups
The Bolivian Armed Forces said it had ordered air and land operations to “neutralize” armed groups that act outside the laws, in a statement released on Sunday.
Mexican president praises Bolivian leader’s call for new elections
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Sunday praised Bolivian President Evo Morales’ decision to call for new elections, calling it a “triumph of democracy.”
Bolivia AG orders investigation into members of electoral tribunal after OAS report
Bolivia’s attorney general’s office said on Sunday that it had ordered an investigation into the members of the electoral tribunal after the Organization of American States (OAS) found serious irregularities in the Oct. 20 vote.
Blast in northern Iraq injures five Italian soldiers: army
An explosive device was detonated in northern Iraq on Sunday as a vehicle carrying Italian special forces drove nearby, injuring five soldiers, three of them seriously, the Italian military said on Sunday.
Thousands march in Paris against Islamophobia after attack
Thousands marched through Paris on Sunday in an anti-Islamophobia demonstration that has divided France’s political class.
Iraqi forces fire tear gas injuring 22 in Baghdad: sources
Security forces fired tear gas at anti-government protesters in Baghdad on Sunday injuring at least 22 people, police and medical sources said, a day after they pushed demonstrations back toward one main square in the Iraqi capital.
