Fire erupts at convention center being built in New Zealand
New Zealand fire services on Tuesday were battling a massive blaze on the roof of a convention center under construction in the city of Auckland,...
Bolivia’s election sparks protest as rivals clash over results
Bolivia’s electoral board released new data late on Monday that showed President Evo Morales had enough votes to win the hotly contested election, sparking allegations...
Thai king strips ‘disloyal’ new royal consort of titles
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has stripped his newly named royal consort of her titles and military ranks for being “disloyal” and conducting a rivalry with...
Chile’s Pinera vows ‘new social contract’ amid massive marches against inequality
Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said on Monday evening he would meet opposition leaders to forge a “new social contract” to alleviate inequality as thousands of...
PG&E says more potential power cuts could hit about 209,000 customers
PG&E Corp said on Monday about 209,000 customers could be hit by potential power cutoffs this week, less than two weeks after its most recent...
Trudeau’s Liberals take early lead after first Canadian polls close
Canada’s ruling Liberals took an early lead after polls closed in four provinces on Monday, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau battled to remain in power...
Dallas orders curfew after tornado shreds homes; thousands without power
Police declared a curfew on Monday in parts of Dallas where a powerful tornado tore apart homes and flipped cars, leaving tens of thousands without...
Japanese emperor begins ceremonies to proclaim his enthronement to the world
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is poised to officially proclaim his enthronement on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries, including heads of state and other...
Oil collected from Brazil’s northeastern coast rises to 600 tonnes
Brazil has collected more 600 tonnes of oil from its northeastern beaches since Sept. 12, the government said on Monday, more than double an estimate...
Nigerian anti-graft office charges two Britons in connection with failed gas deal
Nigeria’s anti-fraud office on Monday charged two Britons in the capital, Abuja, for alleged money laundering in connection with an ill-fated gas deal that has...