Haitian protesters clash with police in new push for president’s ouster
Haitian opposition leaders led a large and mostly peaceful march in the capital on Friday as they called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise, whom they blame for a deep economic and political crisis in the troubled Caribbean country.
Factbox: Canada’s political party positions ahead of October 21 election
Here is a roundup of the main Canadian political parties’ positions ahead of the Oct. 21 federal election, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is neck and neck in opinion polls with the opposition Conservatives led by Andrew Scheer.
Morocco coalition party quits ahead of reshuffle
A member of Morocco’s governing coalition said on Friday it would join the opposition ahead of a reshuffle requested by King Mohammed VI, citing disagreements with its partners in government.
Exclusive: Trump campaign targeted by Iran-linked hackers – sources
A hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government attempted to break into President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, but did not succeed, sources familiar with the operation said on Friday.
Brazil prosecutors file charges against tourism minister
Brazilian prosecutors have filed charges against Tourism Minister Marcelo Álvaro Antônio for alleged campaign finance fraud, the prosecutors’ press office in Minas Gerais state said on Friday.
Britain’s Prince Harry to sue tabloid press owners over phone-hacking
Britain’s Prince Harry is to sue the publishers of Rupert Murdoch’s Sun newspaper and the Daily Mirror over allegations of phone-hacking as he and his wife Meghan step up their battle with the tabloid press.
Tunisia’s election credibility affected by candidate’s detention: president
Detained Tunisian presidential candidate Nabil Karoui’s inability to campaign is affecting the credibility of the elections and the country’s image, interim president Mohamed Ennaceur said on Friday.
Britain’s Prince Harry to sue owners of The Sun and Daily Mirror over phone-hacking
Britain’s Prince Harry is set to sue the publishers of Rupert Murdoch’s Sun newspaper and the Daily Mirror over allegations of phone-hacking as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex step up their warring with the press.
Ecuador arrests 350 people, protests snarl roads for second day
Protests over fuel subsidy cuts halted transport and blocked streets around Ecuador for a second day on Friday as 350 people were jailed for unrest triggered by President Lenin Moreno’s austerity measures.
Tanzanian president backs official who beat students with a stick
Tanzanian president John Magufuli on Friday backed an official who sparked outrage and violated the country’s rules by beating more than a dozen students with a stick, and Magufuli urged parents and school teachers to do the same to build a disciplined…
