Bulgarian investigative journalist killed, authorities say
A Bulgarian journalist who reported on an investigation into alleged corruption involving European Union funds has been murdered in the Danube town of Ruse, authorities said on Sunday.
Libyan PM reshuffles ministers to broaden support after Tripoli clashes
Libya’s U.N.-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj changed the interior minister and reshuffled other cabinet posts on Sunday in a move seen as a bid to broaden his support nationwide and bolster security in the capital after weeks of clashes.
German conservatives back Merkel bid for party leadership
Senior German conservatives on Sunday backed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s bid for re-election as chairwoman of her Christian Democrats (CDU) at a party congress in December, lending her much needed support as in-fighting weakens her authority.
Polls close in Cameroon after vote marked by separatist unrest
Cameroon saw isolated incidents of unrest in separatist Anglophone regions during voting on Sunday in an election widely expected to extend the rule of President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s last multi-decade leaders.
Mexico president-elect says will look at legalizing some drugs
Mexico’s President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday that he would consider legalizing certain drugs as part of a broader strategy to fight poverty and crime.
Right-winger eyes first-round win as Brazilians vote
A far-right lawmaker leading Brazil’s presidential race forecast a first-round victory on Sunday as voters cast ballots in what has become a referendum on the former army captain who praises dictatorships and vows a brutal crackdown on crime and graft….
Romanian vote to ban same sex marriage fails to meet legal turnout: party estimate
A two-day referendum to change Romania’s constitution so same sex couples cannot secure the right to marry failed to meet the required 30 percent voter turnout to be validated, a preliminary estimate from an opposition party showed on Sunday.
Interpol says China’s Meng resigns as president of organization
Interpol said on Sunday that Meng Hongwei – whom China says is being investigated over suspected violations of the law – had resigned as president of the international police organization.
German far-right party draws backing from small group of Jews
Leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) have been rebuked for belittling the significance of the Nazis and criticizing a Holocaust memorial, but this has not stopped a small group of Jews from throwing their support behind the party.
U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan arrives in Kabul as Taliban launch fresh attacks
U.S. adviser on Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad arrived in Kabul to hold the first round of talks with Afghan leaders since being appointed an envoy to lead peace efforts with the Taliban and end the 17-year war, Afghan officials said on Sunday.
