Chile expresses concern over interruption of Bolivia electoral process
Chile said it was concerned over the interruption of Bolivia’s electoral process, and called for a prompt and peaceful solution in a statement from its foreign ministry on Sunday.
Australian authorities urge evacuations ahead of ‘catastrophic’ fire threat
Authorities in Australia’s Queensland and New South Wales states declared a state of emergency on Monday as the country’s eastern region prepared for “catastrophic” fire conditions.
Resignation of Morales, last of ‘pink tide,’ polarizes Latin America
The resignation of Bolivian President Evo Morales, the last serving member of the ‘pink tide’ of leftist leaders that swept Latin America two decades ago, polarized governments across the region on Sunday, with presidents from Venezuela to Argentina de…
Bolivia’s Morales denounces ‘illegal’ police warrant for his arrest: tweet
Bolivia’s embattled President Evo Morales, who resigned hours earlier, denounced what he called an “illegal” police warrant for his arrest and said his home was attacked by “violent groups,” according to a statement on Twitter on Sunday.
Hong Kong police open fire, wounding protester, as chaos erupts
Hong Kong police opened fire and hit at least one protester on Monday, media reported, as chaos erupted across the city a day after officers fired tear gas to break up demonstrations that are entering their sixth month.
Spain’s far right doubles seats in hung parliament, difficult talks ahead
Spain’s far-right Vox party more than doubled its number of lawmakers in the country’s fourth national election in four years, which delivered a deeply fragmented parliament, setting the stage for very difficult government negotiations.
Factbox: The rise of Spain’s far-right – Vox becomes third-biggest party
Far-right Vox became the third-largest party in Spain’s parliament in a national election on Sunday, winning 52 seats, up from 24 at its debut in April.
Pope Francis to reunite with cousin on visit to Thailand
In a remote Catholic school in Thailand, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, 77, kneels in a chapel to pray at the beginning of the school day.
Mexico asks FBI to help probe killing of Americans
Mexico on Sunday invited the FBI to participate in the investigation of an attack in its north that killed nine dual citizens of the United States and Mexico.
Hong Kong protesters shot by police as chaos erupts across city: Cable TV
Hong Kong police opened fire on protesters early on Monday, Cable TV reported, as chaos erupted across the city, a day after officers fired tear gas to break up rallies as activists blocked roads and trashed shopping malls in the financial hub.
