World Politics - Page 46

May 2, 2024

Gangs in Haiti launch fresh attacks, days after a new prime minister is announced

Haitian gangs laid siege to several Port-au-Prince neighborhoods, exchanging gunfire with police for hours and burning homes as hundreds fled the violence.

May 2, 2024

Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US

As Serbian lawmakers voted a new government into office, two-pro Russia officials who are sanctioned by the U.S. were reinstated; the government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the parliament.

May 1, 2024

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti's newly created transitional council

After 4 out of 7 members of Haiti's transitional council announced they had chosen Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister, council members who oppose him are considering fighting the decision or resigning.

May 1, 2024

Colombia's president says country will break diplomatic relations with Israel over war in Gaza

As tensions escalate between Colombia and Israel over the Israel-Hamas war, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced his government will break diplomatic relations with Israel.

April 30, 2024

Arrest warrant issued for Central African Republic's former president over human rights abuses

A court in the Central African Republic has issued an international arrest warrant for former President François Bozizé over human rights abuses between 2009 and 2013.

April 30, 2024

Colombia's president says hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition have gone missing from military bases

Hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition, including grenades and anti-tank missiles, have gone missing from Colombian military bases, according to President Gustavo Petro.

April 30, 2024

Tunisian opposition declines to participate in election unless political prisoners freed

Tunisia's main opposition coalition announced Tuesday it wouldn't participate in the country's upcoming presidential election unless incumbent Kais Saied frees his political rivals.

April 29, 2024

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica announces esophageal cancer diagnosis

Former Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, a left-wing power figurehead and ex-guerilla, announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

April 29, 2024

Libya demands improvements after leaked photos show tiny cell of Moammar Gadhafi's son in Beirut

Libyan authorities are demanding improvements after photographs leaked of the underground cell in Lebanon where the son of Libya’s late dictator Moammar Gadhafi has been held for years.

April 29, 2024

UN calls for reversal of new South Sudan taxes that jeopardize food drops

The U.N. has called for South Sudan to remove new taxes and charges that have led to its suspension of crucial food airdrops for thousands.