European powers poised to recognize Venezuela’s Guaido
Major European countries threw their weight behind Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday saying they would recognize him as interim president if Nicolas Maduro failed to call elections within eight days.
Afghan police raid school Turkey says is linked to Erdogan foe
Afghan police arrested dozens of people in the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif including six Turkish teachers in a raid on a school Turkey suspects has links with President Tayyip Erdogan’s arch enemy, officials and teachers said.
Maduro’s offer of dialogue with U.S. stands: Venezuela foreign minister
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro still hopes to establish communication and dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, Venezuela’s foreign minister told the United Nations Security Council on Saturday.
U.S. peace envoy Khalilzad heads to Afghanistan after ‘significant progress’ in talks with Taliban
The U.S. peace envoy leading talks with the Taliban to end the war in Afghanistan on Saturday confirmed that progress had been made in six days of discussions in Qatar.
French ‘yellow vests’ defy Macron with fresh protests
Thousands of “yellow vest” demonstrators marched through Paris and other cities on Saturday on the 11th weekend of action against the government, suggesting President Emmanuel Macron has yet to defuse public opposition to some of his policies.
Brazilian rescuers find 10 bodies after mine dam burst: firefighters
Brazilian firefighters on Saturday confirmed that 10 bodies have been recovered after a tailings dam at a Brazilian iron ore mine owned by Vale SA burst, leaving hundreds missing and halting operations.
Pope says weary Church ‘wounded by her own sin,’ in reference to abuse
Pope Francis said on Saturday the Roman Catholic Church was weary and “wounded by her own sin,” in an apparent reference to the global sexual abuse crisis.
Ivorian president does not rule out running for third term in 2020
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Saturday did not rule out competing in next year’s presidential election, amid speculation that he plans to stand for a third term – a move his opponents say would violate the constitution.
French ‘yellow vests’ march through Paris, keeping pressure on Macron
“Yellow vest” protesters marched through Paris and other French cities on Saturday on the 11th weekend of action against the government, suggesting President Emmanuel Macron has yet to defuse public opposition to some of his policies.
Pompeo urges countries to ‘pick a side’ on Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on countries at the United Nations on Saturday to “pick a side” on Venezuela, urging them to back Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and calling for free and fair elections as soon as possible.
