‘Stay alert’: millions of Australians brace for ‘catastrophic’ bushfires
Residents across a wide swath of Australia’s east coast were bracing for “catastrophic” conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas.
Guinea president replaces security minister following deadly protests
Guinea President Alpha Conde announced on Monday that he was replacing his security minister following deadly protests against suspected efforts by Conde to extend his mandate.
Maduro’s military stands in the way of a Bolivia repeat in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leaders looking to oust their country’s socialist government can perhaps take some hope from the resignation of its leftist ally in Bolivia, President Evo Morales, on Sunday after weeks of street protests.
Bolivia’s legislative assembly to meet on Tuesday to discuss Morales resignation
Bolivia’s legislative assembly plans to hold an extraordinary session at 4 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Tuesday to formally discuss the resignation of President Evo Morales, according to a statement on Monday, after the leftist leader said he would stand down.
Saudi vice defense minister meets Omani ruler in Muscat -state news
Saudi Arabia’s vice minister of defense visited Oman on Monday and met with ruler Sultan Qaboos, Omani state news agency ONA reported, following a deal to end a power struggle in the south of Yemen.
Mexico grants asylum to Bolivia’s Evo Morales, demands safe conduct
Mexico granted asylum to Bolivia’s former President Evo Morales on Monday as unrest shook the South American nation, helping cement the Mexican government’s emerging role as a bastion of diplomatic support for left-wing leaders in Latin America.
Morales backers, police set for showdown in La Paz as power vacuum stokes unrest
Looting and roadblocks convulsed Bolivia on Monday after President Evo Morales’ resignation in the wake of a disputed election, while thousands of pro-Morales protesters were marching towards the nation’s legislative assembly, setting the scene for a p…
U.S. condemns latest Hong Kong violence, urges both sides to de-escalate
The United States on Monday condemned “unjustified use of deadly force” in the latest Hong Kong violence and urged police and civilians alike to de-escalate the situation, a senior Trump administration official said.
Brazil reform process can withstand Lula release, regional tensions: Treasury Secretary
The recent release from prison of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and upsurge in political instability across Latin America will not hinder Brazil’s economic reform process, a senior Economy Ministry official said on Monday.
Back to jail, or run for president: the legal maze facing Brazil’s Lula
In allowing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to walk out of jail last week, Brazil’s Supreme Court has blown open a legal labyrinth that could see the leftist former president return to prison just as easily as run for election again.
