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EU concerned about Peru protesters 'killed', urges calm
AFP, Published on 20/12/2022
» LIMA - The European Union added its voice Monday to calls for calm after nearly two weeks of protests prompted by the ouster of leftist ex-president Pedro Castillo.
New protests as Hong Kong government mulls face mask ban
AFP, Published on 04/10/2019
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's government was expected to meet Friday to discuss using a colonial-era emergency law to ban pro-democracy protesters from wearing face masks, a move opponents said would be a turning point that tips the financial hub towards authoritarianism.
Hong Kong government mulls face mask ban at protests: reports
AFP, Published on 04/10/2019
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong's government was expected to meet Friday to discuss using a colonial-era emergency law to ban pro-democracy protesters from wearing face masks, in a move opponents said would be a turning point that tips the financial hub into authoritarianism.
Embattled Trump leaves New York angry, bitter
AFP, Published on 27/09/2019
» NEW YORK - From his New York skyscraper, President Donald Trump should have felt on top of the world. Instead, scandal over his alleged shakedown of Ukraine's president for dirt on an opponent has brought him to the lowest point of his presidency -- and at risk of crashing further.
Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares 'definitive' escalation
AFP, Published on 07/04/2019
» CARACAS - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promises will be a "definitive" escalation of pressure to force the country's embattled leftist leader from office.
Maradona in hot water over pro-Maduro comments
AFP, Published on 04/04/2019
» MEXICO CITY - The Mexican Football Federation said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into whether Diego Maradona violated its ethics code when he praised Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after a recent match.
Venezuela's Guaido announces new board for key US-based oil subsidiary
AFP, Published on 14/02/2019
» CARACAS - Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido Wednesday announced the appointment of a new board for Citgo, the US-based arm of state oil firm PDVSA that until recently was a major source of revenue for President Nicolas Maduro's embattled regime.
US goes after Venezuela's oil to hit Maduro
AFP, Published on 29/01/2019
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced sanctions Monday against Venezuela's state oil company in a coordinated effort with the main opposition leader to cripple embattled President Nicolas Maduro's power base.
UK minister breaks ranks with no-deal Brexit warning
AFP, Published on 10/01/2019
» LONDON - Britain's business minister on Thursday warned that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without an agreement would be "disastrous" for the country, as fractious MPs prepare to vote on a contentious Brexit deal.
Violent deaths overshadow Nicaragua crisis talks
AFP, Published on 17/06/2018
» MANAGUA - At least eight people were killed Saturday in Managua, police sources said, raising to 178 the number of deaths in anti-government unrest that began two months ago in Nicaragua.