Moldovans vote for new government amid talk of protests and poisoning
Moldovans voted in an election on Sunday that is likely to produce a hung parliament, splitting the eastern European country between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces at a time when its relations with the European Union have soured.
Maduro’s troops block Venezuela aid convoy with tear gas, bullets
Troops loyal to President Nicolas Maduro turned back foreign aid convoys from Venezuela’s border using teargas and rubber rounds on Saturday, killing two protesters and putting his socialist government on a collision course with Washington.
Venezuela’s Guaido proposes all options be kept open to oust Maduro after aid blocked
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Saturday that President Nicolas Maduro’s use of troops to violently block the entry of humanitarian aid meant he would propose to the international community that all options remain open to oust Maduro.
China aims to ‘optimize’ spread of controversial Confucius Institutes
China plans to “optimize” the spread of its controversial Confucius Institutes, the government said, institutions to promote Chinese language and culture that have been criticized by some for spreading Communist Party influence.
After Venezuela violence, Pence to meet with Guaido in Colombia
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to have his first meeting with Venezuela’s Juan Guaido in Colombia on Monday, Pence aides said, in a signal of support for the opposition leader after a weekend of violence.
Brother of Saudi crown prince named deputy defense minister
Saudi Arabia appointed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s full younger brother as deputy defense minister on Saturday and named a princess as the kingdom’s first woman ambassador to the United States.
Maduro’s troops block Venezuela aid convoy with bullets and tear gas
Troops loyal to President Nicolas Maduro turned back foreign aid convoys from Venezuela’s border using teargas and rubber bullets on Saturday, killing two protestors and putting his socialist government on a collision course with Washington.
Pence, Venezuela’s Guaido to meet in Bogota on Monday: Pence aide
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence plans to meet with Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido in Bogota on Monday on the sidelines of a meeting of the Lima Group of regional leaders, a Pence aide said on Saturday.
Senegalese president favorite in vote as economy booms
Senegalese vote on Sunday in an election President Macky Sall is expected to win after strong economic growth in his first term, while rights groups criticize him for squeezing out rivals.
France calls on Germany to ease arms export rules
French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that Germany should ease its strict arms export rules for countries outside the European Union to strengthen the defense industry.
