World Politics - Page 76

‘World’s coolest dictator’ poised for landslide victory in election

February 4, 2024

‘World’s coolest dictator’ poised for landslide victory in election

Salvadorans are voting in an election Sunday that is widely expected to hand Nayib Bukele a second term as president despite accusations of extrajudicial policies.

Milei-backed 'omnibus' reform bill gets initial approval from Argentine lawmakers

February 2, 2024

Milei-backed 'omnibus' reform bill gets initial approval from Argentine lawmakers

Argentina's lower chamber of deputies granted approval to a broad-ranging "omnibus" reform bill championed by libertarian President Javier Milei

Cuban economy minister out over delayed fuel, transport price hikes

February 2, 2024

Cuban economy minister out over delayed fuel, transport price hikes

Communist President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba removed the country's economy minister, Alejandro Gil, over his delayed implementation of price-increasing measures.

Cyprus mandates 'zero tolerance' sex harassment policies in government ministries

February 2, 2024

Cyprus mandates 'zero tolerance' sex harassment policies in government ministries

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday required all the Mediterranean nation's government ministers to sign a "zero tolerance" policy on sexual harrassment.

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

February 2, 2024

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

The Panamanian Supreme Court upheld Friday the sentence of former President Ricardo Martinelli, which will likely bar him from this year's election.

1 dead as 131 Burma migrants escape Malaysian detention center

February 2, 2024

1 dead as 131 Burma migrants escape Malaysian detention center

Burmese migrants have escaped from the Bidor immigration detention depot in Malaysia. Most of the escapees are ethnic Rohingya fleeing persecution in Burma.

UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls

February 1, 2024

UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls

4Q of 2023 saw over 2,300 killed or kidnapped according to a UN report, as troubled Caribbean nation sees dramatic surge in violence amidst chaotic territorial gang disputes.

Police, student protesters clash in Greek capital as university bill foments unrest

February 1, 2024

Police, student protesters clash in Greek capital as university bill foments unrest

Student protesters clashed with police in Athens, Greece, amid a demonstration against the center-right government's plan to legalize private universities.

British lawmaker to step down over alleged abuse, death threats for pro-Israel rhetoric

February 1, 2024

British lawmaker to step down over alleged abuse, death threats for pro-Israel rhetoric

Conservative British lawmaker Mike Freer announced Thursday his plans to step down from Parliament when this year's election is called.

Denmark's Frederik X visits Poland in first trip abroad as king

January 31, 2024

Denmark's Frederik X visits Poland in first trip abroad as king

King Frederik X of Denmark made his first trip abroad Wednesday as the Scandinavian nation's monarch, arriving in Poland to discuss business and climate policy.