Indigenous protests convulse Ecuador as president decries ‘coup attempt’
Thousands of indigenous protesters marched into capital Quito on Monday in a fifth day of action against austerity measures that have sparked the worst unrest...
Eight EU countries call on Timmermans to raise 2030 climate goal to 55%
Eight European Union states have called on the bloc’s incoming top climate official, Frans Timmermans, to raise the EU’s carbon dioxide reduction target for 2030...
Afghanistan braces for political uncertainty in election’s wake
Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory...
Hong Kong opens for business after violent long weekend, braces for more protests
Hong Kong opened for business on Tuesday after a violent long weekend, with its metro rail system only partially functioning and authorities warning residents they...
Main Canadian opposition leader slams PM Trudeau as a fraud in key election debate
Canada’s main opposition leader repeatedly attacked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday during a pivotal televised debate, calling him a phony and a fraud who...
Poll shows Brazilian Catholics do not agree with Bolsonaro on Amazon
A majority of Brazilian Catholics believe global warming is a scientific fact and preservation of the Amazon rainforest is vital to reduce the effects of...
Two school districts sue Juul over vaping ‘epidemic’
Two public school districts on Monday sued Juul Labs Inc, accusing the company of endangering their students and draining their resources by marketing its addictive...
Indigenous protests convulse Ecuador, 477 people arrested
Indigenous protesters paralyzed roads around Ecuador and blocked a main highway into the capital on Monday in a fifth day of action against government austerity...
Angelina Jolie, Michelle Pfeiffer turn heads at ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ photocall
Actresses Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer pose for photos for a photocall ahead of the European premiere of ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.’ Rough Cut (no...
Billions of euros of EU funds misspent last year: auditors
More than 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) of European Union funds were misspent last year, EU auditors estimated in a report released on Tuesday, which...