Bolivia election poll sparks blowback after rivals appear to gain on Morales
Bolivia’s top electoral court has threatened to sanction a local university for publishing what it deemed an “invalid” opinion poll that showed President Evo Morales much weaker than previously believed ahead of the Oct. 20 general election.
Portugal’s Socialists extend lead for October 6 election: survey
Portugal’s ruling Socialists extended their lead in a new opinion poll ahead of an Oct. 6 parliamentary election, and were also well ahead of the opposition in another survey published on Friday, although the party remained short of a majority.
Pakistani PM: India’s crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism
India’s crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world’s Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan said during a fiery speech on Friday, in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.
European powers concerned by Netanyahu annexation plans
Five major European nations said they were deeply concerned about Israel’s announcement of its intention to annex areas of the West Bank.
U.S. destroyer sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade talks
A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Friday, the U.S. military said, a move likely to anger Beijing.
Russia fired officials who let alleged CIA mole flee country – Ifax
Russia fired officials who allowed a former Kremlin employee and alleged CIA informant to flee the country, the Interfax news agency reported on Friday.
Three people killed, tunnels flooded as torrential rains hit southern Spain
Three people have been killed in two days of torrential rains in southeastern Spain, where emergency services have rescued people stuck in flooded tunnels and an airport, local train networks and dozens of roads were closed on Friday.
Fire at Rio de Janeiro hospital kills at least 10
At least 10 people died when a fire ripped through a hospital in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday evening, firefighters said.
Hong Kong protesters take to the hills, as leader pledges housing reform
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters took to the hills to form flashlight-carrying human chains on Friday, using the Mid-Autumn Festival as a backdrop for the latest in more than three months of demonstrations that have sometimes flared into violence.
Spain’s Podemos leader says he still hopes for last minute government deal
The leader of Spain’s far-left Unidas Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, said on Friday he still hoped for a last-minute government deal with the Socialists of the acting prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, to avoid a repeat election after months of failing to agree….
