German coalition parties avert government crisis with pension deal
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) on Sunday broke a deadlock over a higher basic pension for low-income workers, an impasse which had threatened the future of their governing coalition.
Bolivian protest leader calls on Morales to resign
Bolivian protest leader Luis Fernando Camacho on Sunday called on President Evo Morales to resign after the Organization of American States (OAS) could not verify the leftist leader’s victory in the disputed Oct. 20 election.
Blast in Iraq injures five Italian soldiers -army
An explosion in Iraq has injured five Italian soldiers, three of them seriously, the Italian military said on Sunday.
Afghan poll results may be delayed again as candidates spar over recount: officials
The result of the Afghan presidential election may be further delayed, two officials said, after the main challenger to incumbent Ashraf Ghani said on Sunday he would not agree to the addition of hundreds of thousands of what he called suspicious votes…
Bolivia’s Morales cornered into calling new elections; rivals demand he step aside
Bolivian President Evo Morales agreed on Sunday to hold new presidential elections at the recommendation of the Organization of American States (OAS), but the leading opposition candidate called on him to give up his candidacy.
Hezbollah says its ‘arms won’t be twisted’ as crisis deepens
Political talks to agree an urgently needed Lebanese government are still deadlocked, three senior sources said on Sunday, as the powerful Shi’ite group Hezbollah indicated it would not be forced into concessions.
How did Bolivia end up in democratic crisis?
Bolivia’s President Evo Morales, Latin America’s longest standing leader, is facing the severest challenge since he took power in 2006, with weeks of protests and signs his support is waning after disputed elections last month.
Spain goes back to the polls, seeking end to political stalemate
Spain held its second parliamentary election this year on Sunday, with voters seen as likely to deliver no clear winner, an even more fragmented parliament and a sizeable boost to the far-right.
Eight killed in bombing in Turkish-controlled northeast Syria
Eight people were killed when a bomb exploded on Sunday in an area of northeast Syria controlled by Turkish troops and their Syrian rebel allies, Turkey’s defense ministry and local emergency workers said.
Bolivia opposition candidate says Morales should not be candidate in new election
Bolivian opposition candidate Carlos Mesa said on Sunday that President Evo Morales should not be a candidate in new elections after the Organization of American States (OAS) found serious irregularities in an Oct. 20 vote.
