Fire erupts at convention center being built in New Zealand
New Zealand fire services on Tuesday were battling a massive blaze on the roof of a convention center under construction in the city of Auckland, considered to be the country’s biggest current building project.
Bolivia’s election sparks protest as rivals clash over results
Bolivia’s electoral board released new data late on Monday that showed President Evo Morales had enough votes to win the hotly contested election, sparking allegations of fraud from the opposition and angry clashes in the streets.
Canada’s Trudeau set to form government: CBC TV
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party is projected to form a government after Monday’s federal election, CBC TV said on Monday, following a tight national election that campaign pollsters said was too close to call.
Chile’s Pinera vows ‘new social contract’ amid massive marches against inequality
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Monday evening he would meet opposition leaders to forge a “new social contract” to alleviate inequality as thousands of Chileans defied a military curfew in protest marches around the capital.
Trudeau’s Liberals take early lead after first Canadian polls close
Canada’s ruling Liberals took an early lead after polls closed in four provinces on Monday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau battled to remain in power after two major scandals and a spirited challenge by the opposition Conservatives.
Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro takes over as PSL lower house whip
Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro, took over the leadership of the Social Liberal Party (PSL) in the lower house of Congress on Monday in a bruising struggle for control of the party that is not over.
Fire erupts at New Zealand convention center being built in Auckland
Fire services in New Zealand are fighting a blaze at Sky City Convention Centre, which is under construction in the country’s largest city Auckland.
Bolivia’s electoral board updates rapid count after outcry, shows Morales further ahead
Bolivia’s electoral board updated its preliminary election vote count on Monday evening after a nearly 24-hour pause sparked protests and calls from international observers and foreign governments for it to resume, to ensure transparency.
Japanese emperor begins ceremonies to proclaim his enthronement to the world
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other royals, from more than 180 countries.
‘Horror and shame’: U.S. senators, Kurdish leader call for Turkey sanctions
U.S. lawmakers kept up their push on Monday to impose sanctions on Turkey if it does not end its offensive in northeastern Syria, and a leading Kurdish politician called on President Donald Trump to stop the “ethnic cleansing” of her people.
