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Haiti democracy withers as last senators leave office
Haiti's last elected senators have officially left office, raising fears for the future of democracy in an impoverished, crime-ravaged state that has not managed to hold a vote since 2016.
Peru orders curfew in violence-hit region after 18 deaths
Peru on Tuesday announced a curfew in the southern Puno region in a bid to suppress violent protests, a day after 18 people were killed in clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Colombia VP says assassination bid foiled
Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez said Tuesday that her security detail had foiled an attempt to assassinate her.
Court orders release of Senegal government critic
A judge on Tuesday ordered the release of a Senegalese journalist and prominent anti-government critic after more than two months in detention, his lawyers said.
Disinformation fueled rage in Brazil over vote outcome
Rioters who ransacked Congress and other buildings in Brasilia were partly mobilized by disinformation alleging a "fraudulent" electronic ballot system cost Jair Bolsonaro his victory in the presidential election.
Gambia honours pro-democracy activist killed in custody
Thousands of people turned out in the Gambian capital on Tuesday for the official funeral of a pro-democracy activist who died in custody in 2016 following protests against former dictator Yahya Jammeh.
Ukraine forces to receive Patriot air defense training in US: Pentagon
The United States will train Ukrainian personnel at a base in the state of Oklahoma on how to use and maintain the advanced Patriot air defense system that Washington is providing to Kyiv, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday.
Ukraine presses Germany for tanks as minister visits
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Tuesday said Germany's refusal to send his country battle tanks was costing lives as Berlin's top diplomat vowed further support during a surprise visit.
Macron presses ahead with French pension reform despite strike threat
The French government on Tuesday announced plans to raise the retirement age to 64 and streamline the pension system, setting the stage for a major showdown with trade unions and a new wave of protests.
World Bank cuts 2023 world growth forecast in 'sharp, long-lasting slowdown'
Global growth is slowing "perilously close" to recession, the World Bank said Tuesday, slashing its 2023 economic forecast on high inflation, rising interest rates and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Iran intensifies protest crackdown as UN decries executions
Iran's judiciary said Tuesday it will "firmly punish" women who violate strict dress rules, as the United Nations warned Tehran is trying to crush protests by weaponising the death penalty.
In Ukraine, a young gymnast's Olympic dreams hit by war
Moments after wailing air raid sirens stopped short Eva Evstratenko's gymnastics class, forcing the nine-year-old into a basement for shelter, she was back on the mat, determined to keep pushing.
Stocks mostly drop as traders track China, US rates
Major stock markets mostly dropped Tuesday as warnings that US interest rates would continue to rise and remain elevated for some time offset growing optimism over China's economic reopening after Covid lockdowns.
Spain repatriates 2 women, 13 children from Syria camps
Madrid has repatriated two Spanish women who were married to Islamic State group fighters, flying them home from jihadist camps in Syria with 13 children, the government said on Tuesday.
UK govt unveils 'minimum safety levels' law to stifle strikes
The UK government will on Tuesday introduce proposals mandating "minimum safety levels" during strikes, angering unions which have branded it "undemocratic" and threatened legal challenges.
Record cocaine seizures in Antwerp as Belgium battles drug gangs
Belgian police seized a record haul of cocaine at the port of Antwerp last year, the customs service said Tuesday, amid mounting concern over the power of international gangs.
Erdogan govt aims to ban opposition party ahead of polls
Turkey's chief prosecutor made his final case in court Tuesday to shut down a Kurdish-backed opposition party before the country heads to the polls later this year.
Markets drift as rate fears sap China-fuelled rally
Asian and European markets were mixed Tuesday as growing optimism over China's economic reopening was offset by warnings that US interest rates will continue to rise and stay elevated for some time.
Paul Auster: American fiction's Mr Cool
American author Paul Auster made his name with pacy, noirish novels about lonely writers, outsiders and down-and-outers.
At least 17 dead in latest Peru clashes
At least 17 people died Monday in Peru as protesters trying to storm an airport clashed with security forces in the latest violent spasm of a month-old political crisis.
Maduro '100% defeatable' says head of Venezuela opposition
With the end of his symbolic interim government, which Juan Guaido hoped would push President Nicolas Maduro from power, the opposition leader is now proposing primary elections to reunify a fractured opposition, insisting that Maduro is "defeatable".
Brazil's Bolsonaro tweets photo from Florida hospital
Brazilian far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro tweeted a photo of himself from hospital in the United States on Monday, a day after his supporters drew international condemnation by invading the seat of power in Brasilia.
Asian markets drift as rate worries halt China reopening rally
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as growing optimism over China's economic reopening was offset by warnings that US interest rates will continue to rise and stay elevated for some time.
Biden seeks action on migrants, drugs in Mexico talks
US President Joe Biden on Monday sought tougher action on illegal migration and drugs in talks with his Mexican counterpart Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, as strains showed in the neighbors' approach to tacking the crisis.
Brazil rioters trash priceless artwork in stormed capital buildings
Slashed canvas on a modern masterpiece, graffiti spray-painted on statues, a smashed Louis XIV clock: the horde of supporters of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro who invaded Brasilia's hubs of power at the weekend ransacked everything in their path, including priceless works of art.
In wargame exercise, China fails to take Taiwan: US thinktank
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would likely fail if the United States helps defend the island -- but at a debilitating cost to the American military itself, according to a US think tank Monday.
Twelve dead in latest Peru clashes
At least 12 people died Monday in Peru as protesters trying to storm an airport clashed with security forces in the latest violent spasm of a month-old political crisis.
Venezuela targets opposition figures with Interpol warrants
Venezuela issued a "red alert" to Interpol Monday asking it to arrest three members of the new leadership of a parallel, opposition legislature.
Brazil sifts through wreckage of presidential palace, Congress
There was still a lingering smell of tear gas in the air.
Brazil upheaval spark deja vu? It already happened in US
A charismatic right-wing leader refuses to concede an election, boycotts his successor’s inauguration, then sits back as supporters storm the seat of government. As in so many aspects of its politics, Brazil is following the US example down to a T.
$9 bn raised for Pakistan flood recovery
Pakistan received pledges of more than $9 billion on Monday to help the country recover from last year's catastrophic floods and improve its resilience to the ravages of climate change.
World leaders condemn anti-government riots in Brazil
Condemnation poured in from around the world against mobs that smashed their way into Brazil's Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace.