World Politics - Page 65

March 6, 2024

Protesters use pickup truck to ram down doors of Mexican presidential palace

Protesters employed the use of a pickup truck Wednesday to ram down the doors of Mexico City's historic National Palace, before being dispersed by security.

March 5, 2024

Former Honduran president appears in NYC, takes stand in drug trafficking trial

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández took the stand Tuesday at his New York trial, denying charges he protected drug dealers in exchange for bribes.

March 5, 2024

Australia and Laos elevate bilateral relations at Southeast Asian summit

The Southeast Asian summit served as the backdrop for an agreement between Australia and Laos on defense, environment, energy, and agriculture issues.

March 5, 2024

Mexico City drought causes rainwater catchment basin to catch fire and burn for a day

A Mexico City catchment basin caught fire, resulting in a fire that blazed through 75 acres of dried plant matter, on the city's northwest side.

March 5, 2024

Haitian prime minister lands in Puerto Rico as he tries to return home to quell gang violence

Primer Minister Ariel Henry has yet to announce a return date, as armed gangs have mounted an attempt to seize control of Haiti's major international airport.

March 5, 2024

State funeral for late Canadian PM Brian Mulroney planned for March 23

The state funeral of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is set to be held on March 23 in Montreal, almost a month after he died at a Florida hospital. He was 84.

March 5, 2024

Moldova reports 'unprecedented' Russian interference in leadup to 2 major votes

Moldova's Intelligence and Security Services warned Tuesday against "unprecedented" interference by Russia in the leadup to a European Union referendum and presidential vote.

March 5, 2024

Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in disputed South China Sea and 4 Filipino crew are injured

Four Filipino sailors were injured following a collision in the contentious South China Sea, which is of vital strategic importance for both the Philippines and China.

March 5, 2024

Venezuela sets presidential election for July 28 as opposition candidate remains blocked

Venezuela's government has announced its presidential election will take place on July 28, amidst a tumultuous situation in which the leading opposition candidate remains banned.

March 5, 2024

Albania imprisons ethnic Greek mayor on vote-buying charges, stoking regional tension fears

An Albanian court on Tuesday imprisoned Dhionisios Alfred Beleri on vote-buying charges, raising concerns over potential ramifications regarding neighboring Greece.