Trudeau’s Liberals to form Canadian minority government: CBC
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ruling Liberals will form a minority government, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp projected on Monday after polls closed across the country.
Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities tussle as fate of murder suspect in limbo
A murder case that led to mass street protests in Hong Kong should be handled independently by Taiwan, where the suspect allegedly committed the crime, authorities in the Chinese-ruled city said.
Japanese emperor begins enthronement ritual amid downpour
Japanese Emperor Naruhito began ceremonies to formally proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ritual attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries.
Some Japanese welcome emperor’s enthronement, others shrug
Japanese Emperor Naruhito, 59, the nation’s first monarch born after World War Two, will officially proclaim his enthronement to the world on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by hundreds of dignitaries.
Mexico sends in elite troops to patrol city after cartel battle
Mexico sent in special forces troops on Monday to patrol a northern city in the wake of a cartel assault that freed Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son in a hail of bullets, and also won a U.S. promise to help stop gun-smuggling at their shared border.
Fire erupts at convention center being built in New Zealand
New Zealand fire services on Tuesday were battling a massive blaze on the roof of a convention center under construction in the city of Auckland, considered to be the country’s biggest current building project.
Bolivia’s election sparks protest as rivals clash over results
Bolivia’s electoral board released new data late on Monday that showed President Evo Morales had enough votes to win the hotly contested election, sparking allegations of fraud from the opposition and angry clashes in the streets.
Canada’s Trudeau set to form government: CBC TV
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is projected to form a government after Monday’s federal election, CBC TV said on Monday, following a tight national election that campaign pollsters said was too close to call.
Chile’s Pinera vows ‘new social contract’ amid massive marches against inequality
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Monday evening he would meet opposition leaders to forge a “new social contract” to alleviate inequality as thousands of Chileans defied a military curfew in protest marches around the capital.
Trudeau’s Liberals take early lead after first Canadian polls close
Canada’s ruling Liberals took an early lead after polls closed in four provinces on Monday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau battled to remain in power after two major scandals and a spirited challenge by the opposition Conservatives.
