Support for Chile’s Pinera lowest for president since Pinochet era: poll
Support for Chile’s Sebastian Pinera has plunged to just 14% amid recent unrest, according to a poll published on Sunday, the lowest approval rating for a Chilean president since the country’s return to democracy three decades ago.
Far-right AfD deals setback to Merkel’s CDU in German state vote
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) beat Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives into third place in Sunday’s regional election in the eastern state of Thuringia, in which the incumbent far-left Linke came first, an exit poll showed.
‘Four tough years’: Argentina votes as economic woes bolster Peronist left
Argentines headed to the polls on Sunday, after a year of twists and turns in a dramatic election race that has been chastening for conservative President Mauricio Macri, who trails well behind Peronist rival Alberto Fernandez in opinion polls.
Mozambique’s Nyusi retains power after sweeping victory in disputed poll
Mozambique’s incumbent President Filipe Nyusi has won a landslide victory in an election it was hoped would calm tensions in a nation soon to become a top global gas exporter, but has instead stoked divisions as opposition parties cry foul.
‘Grass’ or ‘VIP’? How rural Vietnamese make treacherous journey to Europe
For Vietnamese seeking to embark on the treacherous journey to a new life in Europe, a key question can be: “Grass” or “VIP”?
Defying crackdown, thousands of Iraqis keep protesting
Thousands of Iraqi protesters stood fast in Baghdad’s central Tahrir Square on Sunday, defying a bloody crackdown that killed scores over the weekend and an overnight raid by security forces seeking to disperse them.
Catalonia divided: Barcelona hosts unionist rally a day after separatist march
Huge crowds of Catalans supporting continued union with Spain marched through Barcelona on Sunday, a day after the city hosted two pro-independence protests – highlighting deep political faultlines within the region.
Uruguay heads to the polls with tight race expected
Uruguayans headed out to vote Sunday in the South American country’s general election, with the liberal coalition that has ruled for more than 14 years facing its toughest challenge yet from a resurgent conservative right.
With Lebanon in deadlock, protesters form human chain
Protesters formed a human chain across Lebanon on Sunday, pressing a historic wave of demonstrations against political leaders blamed for corruption and steering the country toward economic collapse.
Mozambique’s Nyusi retains power after sweeping to victory in election
Mozambique’s incumbent President Filipe Nyusi has won a landslide victory in an election it was hoped would calm tensions in a nation soon to become a top global gas exporter, but has instead stoked divisions as opposition parties cry foul.
