Bolivia edges toward peace as torn country mourns its dead
Bolivians have taken down roadblocks and struck peace deals after a month of protests and deadly clashes that have convulsed the nation after a disputed election in October and the resignation of long-term leader Evo Morales.
U.S. to start global entry program for Brazilian frequent travelers
The U.S. government will launch a “global entry” program for Brazilians traveling to the United States to allow expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival, the Brazilian government said on Monday.
Israeli attorney-general declines to recommend Netanyahu step aside
Israel’s attorney-general does not believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should step aside after being indicted in three corruption cases, the Justice Ministry said on Monday.
Spanish far-right party boycotts gender violence declaration
Spain’s far-right Vox party refused to sign an all-party declaration condemning violence against women on Monday, drawing outrage from civil rights groups and embarrassing its allies in the conservative People’s Party.
Netherlands to join French-led Strait of Hormuz naval mission: ANP
The Netherlands will contribute a ship to a French-led naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz for a six-month period starting in January, Dutch news agency ANP said on Monday, citing government sources.
Two killed in Congo after protesters torch U.N. buildings over massacre
Two people were killed in clashes with police in eastern Congo on Monday after protesters in the town of Beni set fire to the mayor’s office and several U.N. buildings in anger at a new round of violence by suspected Islamist rebels.
Paraguay ex-President Cartes says open to local probe after Brazil arrest warrant
Paraguayan former president Horacio Cartes said on Monday he was open to the country’s prosecutors’ officer investigating him after a Brazilian judge issued a warrant for his arrest last week as part of the widespread “Car Wash” corruption probe.
Cameroon’s main opposition party to boycott February elections
Cameroon’s opposition leader said on Monday his party would boycott February’s legislative and local elections, hardening his standoff with the authorities, which are also grappling with a deadly separatist insurgency.
UK PM Johnson’s Conservatives see lead over Labour narrow to seven points: ICM poll
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party saw its lead over the opposition Labour Party narrow during the last week, an opinion poll by ICM for Reuters showed on Monday, ahead of a Dec. 12 election.
U.S. recalls ambassador from South Sudan after unity government failure
The United States has recalled its ambassador from South Sudan after the leaders of formerly warring factions failed to agree on a unity government, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
