Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro takes over as PSL lower house whip
Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, took over the leadership of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) in the lower house of Congress on Monday in a bruising struggle for control of the party that is not over.
Fire erupts at New Zealand convention center being built in Auckland
Fire services in New Zealand are fighting a blaze at Sky City Convention Centre, which is under construction in the country’s largest city Auckland.
Bolivia’s electoral board updates rapid count after outcry, shows Morales further ahead
Bolivia’s electoral board updated its preliminary election vote count on Monday evening after a nearly 24-hour pause sparked protests and calls from international observers and foreign governments for it to resume, to ensure transparency.
Japanese emperor begins ceremonies to proclaim his enthronement to the world
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other royals, from more than 180 countries.
‘Horror and shame’: U.S. senators, Kurdish leader call for Turkey sanctions
U.S. lawmakers kept up their push on Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey if it does not end its offensive in northeastern Syria, and a leading Kurdish politician called on President Donald Trump to stop the “ethnic cleansing” of her people.
First polls close in Canada as Trudeau tries to hold power
Canadians were voting on Monday to determine whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who swept into office four years ago as a charismatic figure promising “sunny ways,” will remain in power after two major scandals.
Nigerian anti-graft office charges two Britons in connection with failed gas deal
Nigeria’s anti-fraud office on Monday charged two Britons in the capital, Abuja, for alleged money laundering in connection with an ill-fated gas deal that has left the government facing a disputed bill of more than $9 billion.
First polls close in Canadian election that experts say is too close to call
The first polls in what looks to be a tightly contested Canadian election closed at 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) on Monday in Newfoundland and Labrador, according to a schedule issued by Elections Canada.
Mexico dispatches elite troops, scrambles to act in wake of cartel city battle
Mexico jumped into action on Monday in the wake of a cartel assault that freed Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman’s son in a northern city, sending in special forces to patrol the town and asking U.S. officials to stop gun-smuggling across the shared border.
Iraqi Kurds appreciate U.S. forces despite Syria pullout, president says
Iraqi Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani said on Monday that the United States pulling out of Syria was “undesirable” but that the semi-autonomous region appreciated the U.S. historical role in protecting it.
