Chileans desperate for gas, groceries following weekend riots
Chileans confronted hours-long lines at grocery stores and gas stations in the capital Santiago after a weekend of chaos in which at least 11 people were killed amid violent clashes, arson attacks and looting through the country.
Bolivia election confusion stokes concern about foul play
Bolivia’s presidential election has sowed widespread confusion. A preliminary count of almost 85% of ballots had strongly indicated there would need to be a second-round runoff, with President Evo Morales in first place but with main rival Carlos Mesa …
Poland’s ruling nationalists ask for partial vote recount after losing Senate
Poland’s ruling nationalists asked the Supreme Court on Monday to approve a recount of some votes for parliament’s upper house, a move which if approved could hand them a majority in both chambers and expedite their disputed reform agenda.
Hong Kong riot police teargas, chase protesters, residents jeer officers
Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas late on Monday to disperse pro-democracy demonstrators gathered to commemorate the three-month anniversary of an assault by more than 100 men on protesters, commuters and journalists.
Brazil president’s son Eduardo Bolsonaro confirmed at PSL lower house leader
Brazilian lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of President Jair Bolsonaro, has assumed the leadership of the Social Liberal Party in the lower house of Congress after a bruising struggle for control of the party, chamber officials said on Monday.
Trump says ceasefire in Syria is holding despite few skirmishes
The ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish forces in Syria is holding despite some skirmishes, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, a day before the truce expires late on Tuesday.
Johnson faces perilous Brexit ratification after Brexit deal vote blocked
Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a potentially perilous ratification of his Brexit divorce deal in the British parliament after the speaker refused to allow a vote on it on Monday.
Wary foes Turkey and Syria hold covert contacts to avoid conflict
Turkey is holding covert contacts with Syria’s government to avert direct conflict in northeast Syria where both sides have deployed their armies, Turkish officials say, despite Ankara’s long-standing hostility to President Bashar al-Assad.
UK’s Corbyn mocks PM Johnson for sending Brexit delay letter
The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party mocked Prime Minister Boris Johnson for sending a letter to ask for a Brexit delay after saying “over and over again” that he would never do it.
Southeast Europe faces dramatic population drop, U.N. warns
Dramatic falls in population in Southeast Europe as young people seek opportunities abroad are threatening the ability of countries in the region to maintain vital social services, the United Nations warned on Monday.
