Venezuelans outraged by Maduro’s steak feast at Salt Bae restaurant
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro dined on expensive steak at a “Salt Bae” restaurant in Istanbul during a stop-off returning from a visit to China, drawing furor back home where millions struggle to get enough to eat and red meat is a rare luxury.
Guatemala says anti-corruption chief will not return despite court ruling
Guatemala’s government, appearing to defy an order by a top court, said on Monday it would not permit the leader of a U.N.-backed anti-corruption body to return to the country, prompting opponents to warn of a constitutional crisis.
Russia’s defense ministry says it lost contact with an IL-20 aircraft: Syrian state TV
Russia’s defense ministry said it had lost contact with an IL-20 aircraft with 14 servicemen on board near Syria’s Hmeimim airbase, Syrian state-run Ikhbariya TV reported late on Monday.
Bangkok’s street vendors decry evictions as authorities clean up
“Quick, move!” Bangkok street vendors call to each other as they rush carts laden with souvenirs and snacks from the city’s bustling Ramkamhaeng road, pushing their wares into an alley before the police spot them.
UK needs second plan in case ‘Chequers’ fails: Brexit committee head
British Prime Minister Theresa May urgently needs to develop an alternative approach to leaving the European Union in case her current negotiating strategy fails, the chairman of parliament’s Brexit committee said on Tuesday.
Saudi-led coalition strikes navy school in Yemen’s Hodeidah: al-Masirah TV
A Saudi-led coalition struck a navy school in Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, the Houthis’ al-Masirah TV said late on Monday.
Peru opposition slams high-stakes vote over president’s proposals
Peruvian opposition lawmakers on Monday criticized as unconstitutional a call by President Martin Vizcarra to hold a vote of confidence over his proposed anti-graft reforms, a high-stakes move that could force out the Cabinet and Congress.
Former Argentina president indicted on corruption charges
Argentina’s former president Cristina Fernandez was indicted on Monday on charges that her administration accepted bribes from construction companies in exchange for public works contracts, according to an indictment released by a federal judge.
Despite court ruling, Guatemala asks U.N. for new anti-corruption chief
Guatemala’s foreign ministry announced on Monday that it had asked the United Nations to propose a new leader for the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) to replace its current head Ivan Velasquez.
Syrian air defenses intercept missiles fired at Latakia: state media
Missiles were fired from the sea at several locations in the Syrian coastal city of Latakia on Monday but were intercepted by air defenses, Syrian state media said.
