Ecuador’s Moreno agrees to replace fuel subsidy cuts with new law
Ecuador’s President Lenin Moreno said he struck a deal late on Sunday with indigenous leaders who have mobilized thousands of protesters against a decree that slashed fuel subsidies, agreeing to replace it with one that does more to help the most needy…
Poland’s PiS seen winning parliamentary election: partial results
Poland’s ruling nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) party is seen winning parliamentary elections with 49.3% of votes, according to partial official results calculated on the basis of 42% of electoral commissions published early on Monday.
New Zealand PM Ardern steps up fight against extremist online content
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced more funding and support on Monday to target violent extremist content online, just months after an alleged white supremacist livestreamed a massacre at two mosques in Christchurch.
Blizzard Entertainment cuts punishment for HK gamer in protests row
Blizzard Entertainment has reduced the punishment that it dealt out to a Hong Kong-based Hearthstone esports player for his public support of pro-democracy protests in the city, after its decision sparked controversy among players and the public.
Ecuador’s Moreno to repeal fuel subsidy cuts in deal to end protests
The government of Ecuadorean President Lenin Moreno agreed to repeal a decree that ended fuel subsidies and will form a commission with indigenous leaders to pass a new law they can agree on, a mediator said late on Sunday.
Argentine presidential front-runner courts moderate voters
The front-runner in Argentina’s presidential election reached out to undecided voters on Sunday, promising both orthodox and unorthodox policies to cure the country’s deep economic troubles.
Japan rescuers wade in muddy waters to find typhoon survivors
Rescue workers waded through muddy, waist-high waters on Monday searching for missing people after one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, as officials warned of more rain later in the day.
Hong Kong gears up for pro-democracy rally after latest weekend of unrest
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists plan a rally on Monday evening after another weekend of unrest that saw protesters hurl petrol bombs and police reply with tear gas and rubber bullets, as violence in the Chinese-ruled city shows no signs of letting up…
FIFPro calls for halt to women’s football tournament in Quito amid unrest
Global footballers’ union FIFPro on Sunday called for the suspension of the women’s Copa Libertadores tournament in Ecuador as several players feared for their safety amid political unrest in the capital of Quito.
France says securing military in Syria as U.S. begins withdrawal
France said on Monday it was taking measures to ensure the safety of its military and civilian personnel in northeastern Syria as the United States begins to withdraw its forces from the area following a Turkish offensive against Kurdish militias.
