Far-right AfD hurts Merkel’s CDU in German state vote
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) beat Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives into third place in Sunday’s regional election in the eastern state of Thuringia, in...
Support for Chile’s Pinera lowest for president since Pinochet era: poll
Support for Chile’s Sebastian Pinera has plunged to just 14% amid recent unrest, according to a poll published on Sunday, the lowest approval rating for...
World’s oldest natural pearl unveiled in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has put what is believed to be the world’s oldest natural pearl on public display for the first time. Emer McCarthy reports....
‘Four tough years’: Argentina votes as economic woes bolster Peronist left
Argentines headed to the polls on Sunday, after a year of twists and turns in a dramatic election race that has been chastening for conservative...
Trump says Islamic State’s Baghdadi ‘died like a dog’
Islamic State leader Anu Bakr al Baghdadi died cowering in a tunnel, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, adding that he was identified via...
Mozambique’s Nyusi retains power after sweeping victory in disputed poll
Mozambique’s incumbent President Filipe Nyusi has won a landslide victory in an election it was hoped would calm tensions in a nation soon to become...
‘Joker’ Reclaims No. 1 Spot on Box Office Charts
LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) – Put on a happy face: In its fourth weekend in theaters, Warner Bros.’ “Joker” returned to the top of domestic box...
Uruguay heads to the polls with tight race expected
Uruguayans headed out to vote Sunday in the South American country’s general election, with the liberal coalition that has ruled for more than 14 years...
With Lebanon in deadlock, protesters form human chain
Protesters formed a human chain across Lebanon on Sunday, pressing a historic wave of demonstrations against political leaders blamed for corruption and steering the country...
Mozambique’s Nyusi retains power after sweeping to victory in election
Mozambique’s incumbent President Filipe Nyusi has won a landslide victory in an election it was hoped would calm tensions in a nation soon to become...