Bolivian polls close in election steering country closer to US
LA PAZ – Polls in Bolivia closed on Sunday and voters awaited the results of a presidential runoff that marks a decisive rejection of the socialist government and a likely…
Russia attacks Ukraine coal mine, second energy site, companies say
Russian forces on Sunday attacked a coal mine in southeastern Ukraine and an unidentified energy site in the north near the Russian border, the operators of the sites said, adding…
Turk Cypriot moderate wins election in major policy shift in conflict
NICOSIA – A moderate candidate won Turkish Cypriot presidential elections on Sunday, defeating a hardliner in a pivotal vote that could help revive stalled U.N. talks on reunifying Cyprus. Read…
EU to hold urgent industry talks Monday on China rare-earth export curbs
Brussels is also coordinating with G7 partners on a response to China’s curbs. Read More
High-profile heists from museums
Here are details of major thefts from museums prior to Sunday’s daylight break-in at the Louvre in Paris in which thieves stole priceless jewellery: Read More
What jewels did the Louvre thieves target?
PARIS – Authorities have yet to say what pieces were stolen from Paris’ Louvre on Sunday, but here are details of some of the treasures housed in the museum gallery…
Thousands turn out for funeral of Kenyan opposition leader after deadly week
BONDO, Kenya – Thousands of mourners, relatives and dignitaries paid their final respects to Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga on Sunday as he was laid to rest close to his…
Trump calls Colombian president ‘a drug leader’, vows end to payments
U.S. President Donald Trump called Colombian President Gustavo Petro an “illegal drug leader” on Sunday and said the United States would cease “large scale payments and subsidies” to the South…
Zimbabwe’s ruling party resolves to extend president’s term to 2030
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party plans to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years to 2030, a move opposition politicians have condemned as unlawful.…
Germany to recall ambassador to Georgia as relations fray
FRANKFURT/TBILISI – Germany said on Sunday that it would recall its ambassador to Georgia ahead of a meeting of European Union officials on Monday as relations between the bloc and…