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Governor of Brazil’s Federal District temporarily removed from post, Supreme Court says
World
January 9, 2023
Governor of Brazil’s Federal District temporarily removed from post, Supreme Court says
A Brazilian Supreme Court judge has ordered the governor of the country’s Federal District to temporarily leave his post following…
South African ex-leader Jacob Zuma faces court hearing amid unrest
World
July 12, 2021
South African ex-leader Jacob Zuma faces court hearing amid unrest
South Africa’s top court on Monday began hearing a challenge by South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma against his 15-month prison…
Despite Trump’s ‘law and order’ rhetoric, protesters won’t back down
World
September 11, 2020
Despite Trump’s ‘law and order’ rhetoric, protesters won’t back down
(Reuters) – Anti-racism protesters recognize the risk that comes with their calls for equal justice, knowing that for all their…
South Sudan’s road to peace marred by ‘unconscionable’ violence
Middle East
March 13, 2020
South Sudan’s road to peace marred by ‘unconscionable’ violence
The cattle rustlers were asleep, resting ahead of a raid, when automatic gunfire tore through their camp. Ambushed by rival…
Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock
Middle East
March 2, 2020
Iraq’s PM-designate withdraws from post, prolonging deadlock
Baghdad (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister-designate announced his withdrawal from the post Sunday night after failing to secure parliamentary support…
Scars of violence haunt India’s capital after deadly riots
World
February 28, 2020
Scars of violence haunt India’s capital after deadly riots
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s hard-line Hindu nationalists watched anti-government protests centered in Muslim communities for months in anger that…
Sporadic violence in Delhi as death toll hits 32
World
February 27, 2020
Sporadic violence in Delhi as death toll hits 32
Sporadic violence hit parts of Delhi overnight as gangs roamed streets littered with the debris of days of sectarian riots…
In Trump’s India rally, Modi bets on bolstering his image
World
February 22, 2020
In Trump’s India rally, Modi bets on bolstering his image
AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — A festive mood has enveloped Ahmedabad in India’s northwestern state of Gujarat ahead of Prime Minister…
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
KABOBAYAN CAMP, Pakistan (AP) — Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white,…
Lebanon weighs defaulting or paying Eurobond next month
Middle East
February 13, 2020
Lebanon weighs defaulting or paying Eurobond next month
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s finance minister said Thursday the country’s new government is weighing whether to pay or default on…