World Politics - Page 28

September 18, 2024

Venezuela says fourth US citizen arrested in alleged plot to kill President Maduro

Venezulan officials say a fourth U.S. citizen has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to kill President Nicolás Maduro. It follows the arrest of three other U.S. citizens on Saturday.

September 17, 2024

Canadian PM Trudeau says 'there's more work to do' as his party loses long-held seat in Quebec

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau faced the loss of his Liberal party at the ballot box on Monday, saying "there's more work to do" as his approval numbers continue to fall.

September 16, 2024

Brazilian mayoral candidate hospitalized after rival attacks him with metal chair: Watch

A Sao Paulo, Brazil candidate for mayor was attacked by one of his rivals during a televised debate on Sunday, sending him to the hospital and missing the rest of the debate.

September 15, 2024

Sen. Graham predicts 9/11-style attack on US if Biden-Harris policy continues: 'Living on borrowed time'

Sen. Lindsey Graham called out President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for foreign policy that was a "complete disaster" on Sunday.

September 11, 2024

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori dead at 86

Former President Alberto Fujimori of Peru, a controversial figure who helmed the country's government from 1990 to 2000, died Wednesday. He was 86.

September 11, 2024

Canada's Poilievre signals plans for no-confidence vote against Trudeau government

Canada's Conservative Party is planning a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government, leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday.

September 2, 2024

UK suspends dozens of arms sales to Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the decision to suspend some arms exports to Israel was out of concern they could be used to violate international humanitarian law.

September 1, 2024

Trudeau called out by steelworker who refuses to shake his hand during blunt exchange: 'Don't believe you'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was filmed interacting with an unhappy steelworker who bluntly criticized his policies and lamented high taxes, video shows.

August 31, 2024

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021

For the first time since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, Germany has deported Afghan nationals to their home country; the 28 individuals were described as 'convicted criminals.'

August 27, 2024

Separatist group claims deadliest day in recent history in Pakistan’s Balochistan and threatens more violence

The Balochistan Liberation Army, a separatist group, has claimed responsibility for several attacks in southwestern Pakistan that left more than 50 people dead.