World Politics - Page 54

Switzerland lays out new 'too big to fail' rules in wake of Credit Suisse banking turmoil last year

April 10, 2024

Switzerland lays out new 'too big to fail' rules in wake of Credit Suisse banking turmoil last year

Following last year's woes at Credit Suisse, the Swiss government announced plans Wednesday to bolster its 'too big to fail' rules; the measures are aimed at protecting taxpayers and the economy.

South Korea parliamentary election exit polls show liberal opposition parties winning in landslide

April 10, 2024

South Korea parliamentary election exit polls show liberal opposition parties winning in landslide

Exit polls show South Korea's liberal opposition party will likely win the parliamentary election by a large margin following divisive rhetoric from both sides.

French bill would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients

April 10, 2024

French bill would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients

France's government proposed a bill to legalize medically assisted suicide via lethal medication. Some French people have traveled to neighboring countries ins search of such treatment.

Spanish parliament votes to consider residency, work permits for migrants

April 9, 2024

Spanish parliament votes to consider residency, work permits for migrants

Hundreds of thousands of foreigners living in Spain without proper documentation could be granted residency and work permits through new legislation; Spain's parliament agreed to consider it.

Colombian prosecutors say former President Uribe will face trial in witness tampering probe

April 9, 2024

Colombian prosecutors say former President Uribe will face trial in witness tampering probe

Colombia's former President Álvaro Uribe will be called to trial for alleged 'bribery of witnesses in criminal proceedings and procedural fraud,' the country's prosecutor's office said Tuesday.

Former Venezuelan oil czar arrested in corruption probe

April 9, 2024

Former Venezuelan oil czar arrested in corruption probe

Former Venezuelan Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami has been arrested in connection with a corruption scheme based on international petroleum sales.

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

April 9, 2024

A South African court overturns ban, rules that former leader Jacob Zuma can run in the election

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma can run for office in the coming general election, the country's Electoral Court ruled on Tuesday; this ruling overturns an earlier decision.

AMLO 'offended' by preferred candidate's debate performance

April 9, 2024

AMLO 'offended' by preferred candidate's debate performance

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador voiced displeasure at the performance of former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum, his party's presidential nominee, at Sunday's debate.

Iran's foreign minister accuses U.S. of giving Israel 'green light' to attack consulate in Syria

April 8, 2024

Iran's foreign minister accuses U.S. of giving Israel 'green light' to attack consulate in Syria

Hossein Amirabdollahian, minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, has accused the U.S. of giving Israel the 'green light' for an airstrike that killed 7 Iranian military officials.

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction

April 8, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has named Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.