Allein im Oktober und November seien in dem nordafrikanischen Land mindestens 57 Männer und Frauen hingerichtet worden, erklärte die Menschenrechtsorganisation heute.
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Mexico: Free Healthcare for People Without Social Security
Health services in Mexico are free of charge for all the population, including people without social security, according to a decree implemented on Tuesday by the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The decree establishes that federal hospitals will determine consultation, medical procedures, or additional diagnostic studies in high specialty facilities and national institutes of health that rely on the federal government.
There are already 261 indigenous leaders and human rights defenders murdered in Colombia during 2020 alone.
According to the ACIN, threats and intimidation are materializing in the form of murders in the various communities.
Droht eine Verschiebung der Wahlen in Ecuador?
Noch immer keine Entscheidung über Zulassung der Präsidentschaftskandidaten der Linken. Arauz: Regierung will Wahlen hinauszuzögern, um weitere Privatisierungen durchzuziehen
Don’t expect a second stimulus check this year. Here’s what Congress is talking about instead
Congress returns to Washington this week focused on passing a broader spending bill by December 11 to avert a partial government shutdown, though it’s possible that some relief programs could be added to such a broader spending bill.
Algeria’s president leaves German hospital, back home in ‚coming days‘
Elected in December, Tebboune has pushed for a new constitution that limits presidential terms and gives more powers to the parliament and judiciary. It will be put to a referendum on Sunday.
Logistic support assets of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh arrive in Azerbaijan (PHOTO/VIDEO)
The cargo brought by rail to Azerbaijan was delivered to its destination point, through the designated route.
Kolumbien: Aufstand der Nasa
Die Regierung kümmert sich nicht um die Probleme der 185.000 Indigenen. Sie regeln deshalb alles selbst.
Proteste in Guatemala gegen die Regierung halten an
Erneut Tausende landesweit auf den Straßen. Präsident Giammattei spricht von „Putschversuch“ und ruft OAS an. Ermittlungen wegen massiver Polizeigewalt eingeleitet
„Fuera Piñera“: In Chile wird die Forderung nach Rücktritt des Präsidenten lauter
Wieder sind in Chile Tausende Menschen in Santiago und anderen Städten auf die Straße gegangen.
Jeyhun Bayramov expresses condolences to his Iranian counterpart
In addition to the discussions held this week via videoconference, the ministers also exchanged views on the prospects for bilateral economic cooperation.
‚Netanyahu Endangers Israel‘: Thousands Protest Against PM Across Israel
Thousands of protesters demonstrated on Saturday evening against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at intersections, bridges and squares across Israel, as weekly demonstrations continued for the 23rd week in a row.
Kolumbien: Neuer Streik gegen die Politik der Regierung in der Corona-Krise
Gewerkschaften, Bauernverbände und soziale Organisationen hatten erneut zu Streiks und Demonstrationen aufgerufen, die in verschiedenen Großstädten und ländlichen Gebieten stattfanden.
Mexico: Senate Passes a Reform Set To End Presidential Immunity
„With this profound modification we will make an avant-garde transformation not only with respect to Mexico’s history, but also in the international sphere, and we will set an example of a new political structure,“ Morena Party senator Marti Batres said.
Politische Krise in Peru: Rufe nach neuer Verfassung reißen nicht ab
Im Fadenkreuz all dieser Vorwürfe steht die berüchtigte Gruppe „Terna“ – eine Spezialeinheit, die ohne Amtskennzeichen und als Zivilist:innen getarnt aktiv ist.
Thanksgiving – Amerikaner trotzen Warnungen
Schon am Wochenende gingen in Sozialen Netzwerken Bilder von den überfüllten Flughäfen etwa in Chicago und Phoenix um. Tatsächlich wurden von Freitag bis Sonntag mehr als drei Millionen Passagiere an den US-Flughäfen gezählt, so viele wie noch nie seit Beginn der Pandemie.
Millions of Farmers and Workers Protest Across India
The day of social protests was marked by a strong police presence on the borders between states where the authorities placed barriers to prevent the transit of protesters to New Delhi.
Bolivia: General Alfredo Cuellar Arrested Over Sacaba Massacre
The Prosecutor’s Office ordered the arrest of Bolivian Air Force General Alfredo Cuellar over the massacre that occurred in Sacaba city during the protests against the U.S.-backed coup that took place in November 2019.
Kommission stellt schwere Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Ecuador fest
Ein Bericht der Wahrheitskommission in Ecuador macht den Staat für schwere Menschenrechtsverletzungen während der landesweiten Proteste 2019 verantwortlich.
Ecuador: Parliament Convicts Minister for 2019 Repression
Her dismissal needed votes from at least 91 members of the body, but 104 voted to convict her and dismiss her from the top government position.
Japan and China Agree to Coordinate on East China Sea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Tokyo and met with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi. “Through the joint effort by both sides, we would like to make the East China Sea the sea of peace, friendship and cooperation,” Wang said.
Japan und China einigen sich auf eine Koordinierung im Ostchinesischen Meer
Der chinesische Außenminister Wang Yi besuchte Tokio und traf sich mit seinem japanischen Amtskollegen Toshimitsu Motegi. „Durch die gemeinsamen Bemühungen beider Seiten möchten wir das Ostchinesische Meer zum Meer des Friedens, der Freundschaft und der Zusammenarbeit machen“, sagte Wang.
Joe Biden: ‘America is Back’ and ‘Ready to Lead the World’
“It’s a team that reflects the fact that America is back, ready to lead the world, not retreat from it, once again sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries and not reject our allies, ready to stand up for our values,” Biden said.
Joe Biden’s Interventionist Secretary of State Pick
In 2015, Blinken facilitated an increase in weapons sales and intelligence sharing for the Saudi-led coalition after it intervened in Yemen to fight the Houthis. “We have expedited weapons deliveries, we have increased our intelligence sharing, and we have established a joint coordination planning cell in the Saudi operation center,”
Joe Bidens Wahl: ein interventionistischer Außenminister
Im Jahr 2015 erleichterte Blinken der von den Saudis geführten Koalition eine Zunahme der Waffenverkäufe und des Informationsaustauschs, nachdem sie im Jemen im Kampf gegen die Houthis interveniert hatte. „Wir haben die Waffenlieferungen beschleunigt, wir haben den Austausch nachrichtendienstlicher Erkenntnisse intensiviert, und wir haben eine gemeinsame Planungszelle zur Koordinierung in der saudi-arabischen Einsatzzentrale eingerichtet“, sagte Blinken im April 2015.
Jeff Bezos net worth in 2009: $6,800,000,000 Jeff Bezos net worth in 2020: $183,800,000,000 Federal minimum wage in 2009: $7.25 Federal minimum wage in 2020: $7.25 If this doesn’t convince you our economy is rigged, I don’t know what will.
When I was in college, 300,000 people were in prisons across the United States. Today it’s over 2.3 million. The real crime here is the advent of the private prison industry. Billions of dollars are made off human suffering and injustice.
That’s right @briebriejoy „3 million people over the age of 60 are still paying on student loans.“
We all should be gasping. This debt is choking trillions, it is a crisis & demands urgent, bold action. The Biden-Harris Admin can cancel student debt Day 1 via Exec Order.
„Shameful and Concerning He Is Even Being Considered,“ Says AOC as Rahm Emanuel Floated for Role in Biden Cabinet
But no matter the source of the rumors and media reports, progressives are using their growing numbers in Congress to attempt to exert influence over Biden’s cabinet picks and establish that they will not quietly fall in line for nominees who are hostile to their popular policy agenda.
UN Security Council meeting on Ethiopia cancelled: diplomats
South Africa, Niger, Tunisia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines withdrew their request for the behind-closed-doors discussion because envoys have not yet travelled to Ethiopia, said one African diplomat.
Navy rear admiral visits Taiwan, report says, as yet another US warship passes through strait
The Navy sent another warship through the Taiwan Strait over the weekend, which also included an unconfirmed visit to the island by the officer in charge of intelligence gathering in the Indo-Pacific region, according to wire and Navy reports.
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Syria president names Faisal Mekdad new FM
President Bashar al-Assad on Sunday appointed Faisal Mekdad as Syria’s new foreign minister, replacing Walid Muallem who died almost one week ago, the presidency announced in a statement.
Evo Morales & Luis Arce Attend First Joint Event Since Evo’s Return
The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, has joined former President Evo Morales for a Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) event in Cochabamba, marking their first get together since Morales’ return.
Mexiko: Paramilitärs verletzen Mitglied eines Hilfskonvois in Chiapas
Die bewaffneten Gruppierungen in der Region sind die Nachfolgeorganisationen der paramilitärischen Verbände, welche in den 1990er Jahren von Militärs im Ruhestand ausgebildet wurden und zur Aufstandsbekämpfung gegen die Unterstützungsbasis der Zapatistischen Armee der Nationalen Befreiung (Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional, EZLN) eingesetzt worden waren.
Mexiko: Erstmals Militär im Fall Ayotzinapa festgenommen
Ein mexikanisches Bundesgericht hat am Donnerstag entschieden, dass der Offizier José Martínez Crespo im Gefängnis bleiben muss, nachdem er in der vergangenen Woche im Zusammenhang mit dem Fall der 43 verschwundenen Lehramtsstudenten von Ayotzinapa verhaftet worden war.
Bolivien: Morales übernimmt Führung der MAS, Putsch-Minister Murillo setzt sich ab
Während López in Brasilien geblieben sei, habe Murillo ein Flugzeug nach Panama genommen, erklärte Aguilera. Gegen beide liegen mittlerweile Haftbefehle vor.
Afghan government, Taliban agree peace talk rules: officials
The Afghan government and the Taliban have resolved key sticking points that had stalled peace talks for weeks, several sources told AFP on Friday, clearing the way for negotiations to move forward.
Bipartisan pair of Senators call on Egypt to address case of imprisoned human rights advocate
Kamel was preparing in November 2019 to leave Egypt for Geneva, Switzerland, to testify at the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues when he was taken by security forces from his home in the early hours of the morning without an arrest warrant.
Francisco Sagasti Elected New Interim President of Peru
The Peruvian Congress on Monday elected Francisco Sagasti as the new leader of its Board of Directors, which at the same time makes him the new successor to the former president, Manuel Merino, at the head of the country’s presidency.
Peru: Sagasti zum neuen Präsidenten gewählt
Der 76-jährige ausgebildete Ingenieur soll das Land nun aus der politischen Krise führen.
Macron walks diplomatic tightrope while hosting Trump ally Pompeo
Le Drian said Friday that he would raise the concerns of France – which has been hit by a number of jihadist attacks – over Trump’s plans to speed up the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.
House Democrats Dissect What Went Wrong And How To Rebound From Losses
House Democrats started this month hoping, and preparing, to gain seats in the election. Instead, their once-robust majority in the House has dwindled, and Democrats are on track to begin next year with the slimmest majority in decades.
Now members on the progressive left and Democratic Party moderates are again at odds over whose policies won in 2020 and how they should govern as a party.
Perus Übergangspräsident tritt nach Protesten zurück
Der peruanische Übergangspräsident Manuel Merino tritt nach fünf Tagen im Amt zurück.
Machtwechsel in Belize: Mitte-links Partei stellt neuen Premierminister
Belize ist mit rund 400.000 Einwohnern das bevölkerungsärmste Land Mittelamerikas sowie das einzige, in dem Englisch die Amtssprache ist.
Pompeo arrives in France at start of awkward Europe and Middle East tour
In an arrival tweet posted Saturday, Pompeo highlighted the “shared values: democracy, freedom, and rule of law” between the US and France. “The strong relationship between our countries cannot be overestimated, and I’m looking forward to my discussions here in Paris,” he said.
National security adviser O’Brien to represent U.S. at Asia meetings
While Trump attended the U.S.-ASEAN summit in Manila in 2017, he has never attended a full EAS meeting. Vice President Mike Pence represented the United States at the meetings in Singapore last year.
Strong US ties to be focus of Pompeo to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE
Polisario Front Declares War on Morocco
Western Sahara is a territory occupied by Morocco since 1975 when the African ex-colony was abandoned by Spain. Since then, an armed dispute between Morocco and the Saharawis was maintained, ending in 1991 with a peace treaty that would lead to a referendum on self-determination, which to date has not taken
Peru: Crisis Deepens as Protests Surge Amid Police Brutality
A video broadcast on social networks on Thursday shows an agent firing shots into the air to intimidate the thousands of protesters.
Kommunalwahl in Brasilien: Halbzeitbilanz für Bolsonaro?
Wie auch schon 2016 sind die Kommunalwahlen von zahlreichen, zum Teil tödlichen Angriffen auf Kandidat:innen und ihre Wahlhelfer:innen überschattet. Teilweise werden die Angriffe direkt ins Internet gestreamt, weil sie während einer Wahlkampfveranstaltung stattfinden.
Pedro Pierluisi ist neuer Gouverneur von Puerto Rico
Zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte des Freistaates Puerto Rico (Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) konnte keine der beiden großen Parteien mehr als 40 Prozent der Stimmen auf sich vereinigen.
Morocco sends troops to Western Saraha border to end Polisario ‚provocations‘
Rabat controls 80 percent of the territory, including its phosphate deposits and its lucrative ocean fisheries.
The Electoral Math Behind Netanyahu’s Sudden Affinity for Arab Lawmakers
Last Thursday, in an interview with Radio Anas, Abbas said he wouldn’t dismiss supporting legislation to freeze Netanyahu’s trial. The choice of Matanyahu Englman as state comptroller was attributed to the “defection” of Ra’am members from the opposition ranks, in addition to Abbas’ support for canceling the vote that approved the establishment of an inquiry committee on the submarine procurements.
Peru’s president swears in new prime minister
He also served as Peru’s representative to the Organization of American States from 2006 to 2007, and defense minister from 2007 to 2009.
Moscow endorses deal on Russian naval base in eastern Sudan
After the collapse of the al-Bashir regime in April 2019, the Sudanese government did not withdraw from the agreement. The head of the Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, during a visit to Russia in October 2019 called for strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
Äthiopien berichtet von 500 Toten
Die TPLF war die dominante Partei in der Parteienkoalition, die Äthiopien mehr als 25 Jahre lang mit harter Hand regierte. Dies änderte sich, als Abiy Ahmed 2018 an die Macht kam: Der Ministerpräsident brachte Reformen auf den Weg, entfernte Funktionäre der alten Garde und gründete eine neue Partei, der die zuvor in der Parteienkoalition vertretene TPLF nicht beitrat.
In St. Vincent und den Grenadinen neues Parlament und Premierminister gewählt
St. Vincent und die Grenadinen sind seit 1979 ein unabhängiger Staat innerhalb des Commonwealth, seit 2001 steht der ULP-Chef an der Spitze der Regierung und hat gegenwärtig die Präsidentschaft der Karibischen Gemeinschaft (Caricom) inne.
Former Mali president Toure, democratic icon toppled in coup, dies at 72
Former Malian president Amadou Toumani Toure, who won acclaim as a champion of democracy before being toppled by a military coup in 2012, has died at the age of 72, an aide said on Tuesday.
Jordan goes to polls
4.6 million citizens eligible to vote in elections to 130-strong Lower House
Kritik an massiver Ausweitung industrieller Landwirtschaft in Argentinien
In seiner Stellungnahme weist PAN darauf hin, dass 123 hochgefährliche Pestizide aus der internationalen PAN-Liste im Land zugelassen und 109 Pestizide, die in anderen Ländern verboten seien, in Argentinien vermarktet würden.
Parlamentsbeschluss Perus Präsident abgesetzt
Im April stehen in dem südamerikanischen Land Präsidenten- und Parlamentswahlen an.
Außenministerin Kang: Rückkehr Bidens zu Ansatz der strategischen Geduld unwahrscheinlich
Gemäß Äußerungen aus Bidens engem Umfeld, die publik geworden seien, sei es unwahrscheinlich, dass er wieder auf diesen Ansatz zurückgreifen werde.
NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine says he plans to step down
The NASA chief was appointed in late 2017 by Trump to head up the U.S.’s space exploration agency, making him one of the longest-serving agency heads in the Trump administration.
Neuer Schwung für die Unasur?
Im Zuge der anhaltenden Einmischungen der USA in Lateinamerika fungierte es auch als Gegenentwurf zur US-dominierten Organisation Amerikanischer Staaten (OAS).
Bolivien begeht in feierlichem Staatsakt Einführung von Präsident Luis Arce
Ab Samstag waren Gäste wie der spanische König Felipe VI. zusammen mit Vizepräsident Pablo Iglésias, der argentinische Präsident Alberto Fernández, die Präsidenten von Paraguay (Abdo Benítez), Mexiko (Andrés Manuel López Obrador) und Kolumbien (Iván Duque) angereist.
Bolivia’s socialists sweep back to power as Arce sworn in as President
Arce, 57, was inaugurated in a ceremony in the highland city of La Paz, in front of heads of state from Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia and Spain, as well as senior officials from Chile, Iran and the government of Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro.
Aung San Suu Kyi poised to win a second term as Myanmar votes
The country’s first civilian-led government in more than five decades has delivered on some reforms, including liberalization of the banking, insurance and education sectors and curbing inflation. But about a third of the population lives in poverty, businesses remain mired in red tape, and accusations of genocide against the country’s Muslim Rohingya population are still a concern for foreign investors.
Bolivia: Foreign Delegations Arrive for Luis Arce’s Inauguration
The historic inauguration of the MAS-IPSP winning ticket—victorious in the Bolivian general election on October 18 with over 55% of the popular vote—will take place Sunday November 9 in a centuries-old traditional indigenous ceremony.
Proteste und Diskussionen nach Zwangsräumung in Argentinien
„Mit den Jahren lernt man viele Dinge dazu. Es ist genug der Lügen“, so eine Betroffene gegenüber der Tageszeitung Página 12. „Sie brauchen uns, die Armen, damit wir sie wählen, aber danach können sie sich nicht mehr an uns erinnern.“
Thai police use water cannon to stop pro-democracy march to palace
Student-led rallies have rocked the kingdom since July, with protesters calling for the removal of Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha — a former army chief who came into power through a 2014 coup — and a rewrite to the military-scripted constitution.
Morales confirms Bolivia return, with chaperone
Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales confirmed on Saturday that he will return from exile on Monday but said that Argentina leader Alberto Fernandez would accompany him „for security reasons.“
Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu in Hundreds of Locations Across Country
Hundreds of demonstrations are taking place Saturday night in squares, junctions and on bridges around the country for the 20th week in a row since the anti-Netanyahu protests began in July.
Democrats‘ post-election ‚family meeting‘ descends into chaos
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The clash between the ideological wings of the caucus reflects the high levels of frustration among Democrats of all stripes following a demoralizing turn at the polls on Tuesday.
Heading into the elections, party leaders had predicted they would pick up seats, even in deep red districts won soundly by Trump in 2016. Instead, they saw Republicans knock off at least seven Democratic incumbents, most of them first-term lawmakers who had helped deliver the party’s House majority just two years ago.
Netanyahu’s Party Can’t Fathom Politicians Aren’t Above the Law
: Representatives of the ruling party (in the spirit of the commander, the commander’s wife and their son) long ago crossed the red line that separates the parliamentary freedom to criticize and exercise oversight of the branches of government, and sowing fear, stoking unbridled incitement and making explicit threats against those who displease them.
Brasilien: Putsch gegen Dilma Rousseff erfolgte nach Absprache mit Militärs
Damaliger Vizepräsident Temer lotete Zerwürfnis der Militärspitze mit der PT-Regierung aus und sicherte sich Rückhalt im Fall der Amtsübernahme
Bolivia: Workers Union Commits To Safeguard Arce’s Swear-in Event
For the past several weeks, right-wing organizations have been encouraging violent actions to create chaos and hinder the presidential change of command.
Erneut wurde in Mexiko ein Journalist getötet
Der Journalist, der auch Pressesprecher des Technologischen Instituts von Ciudad Juárez war, hatte in seiner Nachrichtensendung öfter über die Korruption, die Unsicherheit und die Gewalt im nördlichen Bundesstaat Chihuahua kritisch informiert.
Indigene Gemeinden in Mexiko fordern Anerkennung ihrer Autonomie
Die Grundlage der Vorschläge ist das Abkommen über die indigenen Rechte zwischen der mexikanischen Regierung und der Zapatistenguerrilla EZLN von 1996, das nie umgesetzt wurde, sowie aktuelle Forderungen, welche insbesondere die indigenen Rechte im Zusammenhang mit umstrittenen Großprojekten betonen.
Netanyahu Learnt the Lesson of Rabin’s Assassination. The Israeli Left Should Too
“Rabin’s murder was a perfect murder that paid off,” the late Prof. Moshe Negbi once wrote. This is a serious charge, but an accurate one. Netanyahu owes his political existence to this murder. The roots of his rule are planted in the blood of the slain prime minister. Fanning the violence and then looking away is a strategy that served him both before the murder and after it.
‚The last red line‘: Ethiopia nears civil war as PM orders military into restive Tigray region
The statement by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office, and the reported attack by the well-armed Tigray People’s Liberation Front, immediately raised concerns that one of Africa’s most populous and powerful countries could plunge back into war. That would send a shock wave through the Horn of Africa and beyond.
Pakistani FM invited to int’l conference on Afghanistan: foreign ministry
Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday held a telephone conversation with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto and was invited to attend an international conference on Afghanistan that is scheduled to be held in Geneva, Switzerland later this month, the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan said.
Amtsübergabe in Bolivien: Arce lädt Nicolás Maduro ein, die De-facto-Regierung Juan Guaidó
Bis dato wurde bestätigt, dass König Felipe von Spanien gemeinsam mit dem Minister für Soziales, Pablo Iglesias, sowie Chiles Präsident Sebastián Piñera teilnehmen. Diese Liste wird sicher in den nächsten Stunden und Tagen länger.
AG Bars Netanyahu From Handling Matters in Legal System, Law Enforcement While on Trial
The opinion states that Netanyahu cannot make decisions regarding appointments to the legal system or law enforcment. Netanyahu must also be barred from making decisions regarding witnesses, other defendants or engaging in legislation that could affect the proceedings against him, Mendelblit wrote.
Furthermore, Netanyahu cannot interfere in several areas under the jurisdiction of the Communications Ministry.
Proteste in El Salvador gegen Militarisierung der Grenzregion zu Honduras
Nayib Bukele, der Präsident des Landes, reagierte und beschuldigte die Unterzeichner, für „Drogenhändler und -schmuggler“ zu arbeiten. Er befahl außerdem, das Gebiet noch stärker zu militarisieren.
Früherer Präsident Lee Myung-bak muss Haftstrafe am Montag antreten
Am Donnerstag hatte der Oberste Gerichtshof ein Urteil der Vorinstanz bestätigt, nach dem Lee wegen Unterschlagung und Bestechlichkeit für 17 Jahre ins Gefängnis muss.
Führender Aktivist der Landlosenbewegung in Brasilien entführt und getötet
Sein Leichnam wurde am Sonntagmorgen nahe der Siedlung Ireno Alves dos Santos im Bundesstaat Paraná gefunden
Referendum in Algerien: Neue Verfassung, alte Verhältnisse?
Superpräsidialsystem mit erstarktem Militär
Ruling party leads in tight election in Georgia-exit polls
But it was not clear if the governing party – founded by Georgia’s richest man, Bidzina Ivanishvili – would secure the votes needed to form a single-party government.
Pro-democracy leaders in Thailand hospitalized after police clashes
A court on Friday ordered the release of Panupong “Mike” Jadnok, Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul and Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak who have been in custody since mid-October on sedition charges — but police sought to question them over outstanding arrest warrants.
On Rabin Assassination Anniversary, anti-Netanyahu Protesters March Through Tel Aviv
A large crowd was expected to turn out for protests Thursday evening at locations throughout Israel, as anti-government demonstrations coincide with the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, according to the Hebrew calendar.
Südkorea und Japan bestätigen Meinungsunterschiede bei ranghohen Gesprächen in Seoul
Das südkoreanische Außenministerium teilte mit, der Leiter der Abteilung für Asien- und Ozeanien-Angelegenheiten im Außenministerium Kim Jung-han und sein japanisches Gegenüber Shigeki Takizaki hätten sich mehr als zwei Stunden lang mit aktuellen bilateralen Themen auseinandergesetzt.
UN deputy chief to take „virtual trip“ to Colombia
The last time the UN deputy chief visited Colombia in person was in 2015 for the launch of the Inter-Institutional Commission for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Uruguay: Workers Hold a Large Mobilization Against Budget Cuts
The meme reads, „Amid Uruguay’s COVID-19 crisis: two-thirds of the budget cut has to do with health, education, and housing. The new budget reduces salaries and benefits, creates new positions for colonels and generals, and gives tax privileges to large companies and rural owners.“
Evo Morales Will Return to Bolivia On November 9
Rodríguez said that two days later, on November 11, Morales will go to the Tropic of Cochabamba, where he would stay.
Rodríguez recalled that last year, on November 11, the president was forced to leave his country after the civil-military coup carried out against him.
Pompeo says US to open embassy in the Maldives
Until now, the U.S. has maintained relations with the Maldives through the U.S. ambassador to Sri Lanka.
Tanzania’s Magufuli seeks second presidential term as polls open amid fairness concerns
East Africa’s third-largest economy has recorded average growth of close to 7% over the last four years, according to official figures, as the government invested billions of dollars in infrastructure including a new railway, a hydropower dam and planes for the national airline.
Berater: US-Forderung nach Beteiligung an Militärallianz gegen China würde für Südkorea existenzielles Dilemma darstellen
Er machte deutlich, dass Südkoreas Priorität bei den USA liegt. Die USA seien Südkoreas Verbündeter Nummer eins, während China sein strategischer Wirtschaftspartner sei, sagte er.
Yemeni minister of youth, sports assassinated in Sana’a
Saudi-owned Al Arabiya TV channel described Zaid as an important leader of Yemen’s Houthi Ansaruallh movement.
Algerian president transferred to Germany for medical checks
It stated that Tebboune will undergo „in-depth physical examination“ in Germany on the recommendation of his doctors.
Parlament in Bolivien will Putsch-Regierung wegen Massakern anklagen
Kommissionsbericht: Einsatz von tödlichen Schusswaffen zweifelsfrei geklärt, Projektile ausschließlich von Polizei und Militär benutzt
All in-person meetings suspended at UN New York headquarters due to COVID-19 infections
Diplomats said people who attended Thursday’s meeting were being tested for COVID-19, and an in-person meeting on Syria planned for Tuesday was instead held virtually.
Iraq reopens Green Zone bridge year after revolt
Iraqi authorities Tuesday reopened a bridge in central Baghdad leading to the high-security Green Zone, in a sign of easing tensions a year after the launch of an anti-government protest movement.
Aufrüstung gegen die libanesische Revolution
Egal ob Tunesien, Chile, Sudan, Irak oder Libanon: Die Hintergründe von Massenbewegungen im globalen Süden werden auf EUropäischer und US-Regierungsebene meist auf Demokratisierungsbestrebungen der Bevölkerung gegen autoritäre Regime, Korruption und Misswirtschaft reduziert. Dass der Kampf ebenfalls gegen den durch Neoliberalisierung verursachten sozialen Zerfall geführt wird, bleibt häufig ebenso unerwähnt, wie die Verantwortung der Europäischen Union (EU) und der USA an ebendiesen Strukturen.
Bolivia To Restore Ties With Cuba And Venezuela
The president-elect also warned the Organization of American States (OAS) for its behavior towards Bolivia and urged them to admit its participation in the coup and its complicity in the massacre of hundreds of Indigenous citizens that followed it.
Bolivia: Terrorism Charges Against Evo Morales Overridden
The judicial authorities declared valid a request for freedom filed by Morales’ defense, considering that the ex-president’s fundamental rights were violated.
Wahlen in der Elfenbeinküste
Um die derzeitigen Proteste besser zu verstehen, muss jedoch die Geschichte seit der Unabhängigkeit von Frankreich, sowie die wiederholten Eingriffe der ehemaligen Kolonialmacht in die Politik des Landes, mit einbezogen werden.
Protesters return to Bangkok streets to pressure PM
On Monday, protesters are planning to march to the German Embassy in a message to the King, who is currently in Thailand, but spends much of his time in Germany.
As U.S. campaigns against China, a growing welcome in India
Pompeo will be joined by Defense Secretary Mark Esper in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday for annual talks.
Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election
Seychelles opposition candidate Wavel Ramkalawan from the Linyon Demokratik Seselwa party (Seychelles Democratic Union) won the presidential election with 54.9 percent of total votes, said electoral commission chairman Danny Lucas on Sunday.
Ein Jahr nach Protestbeginn: Heute Verfassungsreferendum in Chile
Am 15. November 2019 verkündeten Parlamentsangehörige fast aller Parteien das „Abkommen für den Frieden“, dessen Hauptinhalt die Ausarbeitung einer neuen Verfassung sein soll. Soziale Organisationen kritisierten dieses Abkommen als „Rettungsring“ für die Regierung Piñera: Menschenrechtsverletzungen würden unbestraft bleiben und der Präsident könnte einfach weiter regieren.
UN chief calls for calm in Guinea
The United Nations stands ready to support a dialogue process toward a rapid and peaceful resolution of the crisis, it said
Provisional results show Alpha Conde re-elected president of Guinea
Conde, the candidate of the ruling party RPG (Rally of the Guinean People), won the electoral ballot with 59.49 percent against 33.5 percent for the candidate of opposition party UFDG (Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea), Cellou Dalein Diallo, who came in second position, according to the provisional results publicly announced by the president of the CENI.
Bolivia’s Social Movements Hold Massive Victory Celebration
It was called the „Grand cultural party for the recuperation of democracy“ and incldued the presence of all peoples and nationalities of the country.
Seychelles votes for president, lawmakers in election
Polling stations will open at 7:00am (0300 GMT) on Mahe, Praslin and La Digue — the three main islands of Seychelles, home to the majority of its 74,600 voters, with the rest living on further-flung territory of the Indian Ocean nation.
Egypt starts voting in first stage of parliament elections
Egyptians voted Saturday in a parliamentary election in which there was little doubt of a sweeping victory for supporters of hardline President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Bolivia’s TSE Declares Luis Arce the Elected President
Bolivia’s Electoral Supreme Court (TSE) declared Luis Arce, the elected president of the Plurinational State of Bolivia and David Choquehuanca as vice-president on Friday after the official vote counting showed that Arce’s party, the Movement Towards Socialism, reached a landslide victory of 55.10 percent of the votes.
Peace in Afghanistan to enhance regional connectivity: Pakistani PM
An Afghan parliamentary delegation, headed by Rahmani, arrived in Pakistan on Friday to discuss relations between the two parliaments and Pakistan’s role in the Afghan peace process, and also to boost economic ties.
Former PM Hariri to head new government in crisis-hit Lebanon
Hariri’s last coalition government was toppled almost exactly a year ago as protests gripped the country, furious at Lebanon’s ruling elite.
Pompeo to meet Armenian, Azeri ministers over Nagorno-Karabakh
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to meet the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia on Friday in a fresh attempt to end nearly a month of bloodshed, in which hundreds have been killed.
Libya’s warring rivals sign nationwide “permanent ceasefire” at UN ceremony
After mediation led by UN envoy Stephanie Turco Williams this week, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission reached what the United Nations called an “important turning point towards peace and stability in Libya”.
Acting Kyrgyz president signs law to postpone parliamentary elections
The date of conducting parliamentary elections will be set after the constitutional reform in accordance with the law, but no later than June 1, 2021.
Mexiko: Indigene besetzen Institut für Indigene Völker
Der letzte Anschlag fand am 22. August dieses Jahres statt, als Paramilitärs ein Kaffeelager in Ocosingo im Bundesstaat Chiapas zuerst geplündert und danach in Brand gesetzt haben.
Kolumbien: Trotz Corona wieder große landesweite Demonstrationen
Während des siebenmonatigen Lockdowns wurden 164 Dekrete erlassen, die eine Steuersenkung für Großunternehmen und gleichzeitig Kürzungen im Gesundheits- und Sozialsystem vorsehen.
Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Netanyahu as Business Owners Rejoin Dissent
housands of Israelis called for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday night in hundreds of locations across Israel, with major protests taking place in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Acting Kyrgyz president signs law to postpone parliamentary elections
Acting President and Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov on Thursday signed a constitutional law to postpone the date of repeat parliamentary elections, his press service reported.
End the American military presence in Somalia
The situation for Somalians is desperate and deserves the attention of the world. But our military presence over nearly three decades has not proven to be worth the costs and risks. President Trump is right to call for a withdrawal of U.S. forces, and we should hope it is followed through.
Democrats seem unlikely to move against Feinstein
Any decision to remove Feinstein from serving as chairwoman or ranking minority member in the 117th Congress, which convenes in January, would have to be approved by a vote of the entire Senate Democratic Caucus. And the support for such a move does not appear to be there.
Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée sues Saudi crown prince in US court over his murder
The Saudi court ruled that the killing was not premeditated — though the CIA has previously concluded that the prince personally ordered Khashoggi’s murder.
Khashoggis Verlobte klagt saudischen Kronprinzen
Zusammen mit Cengiz reichte die von Khashoggi gegründete Menschenrechtsorganisation Democracy for the Arab World Now (Dawn) Klage gegen bin Salman und 28 weitere Verdächtige ein.
Saudi Arabia, US to increase cooperation in energy market, other sectors: Statement
During a press conference last week, Pompeo said the US supported “a robust program of arm sales to Saudi Arabia, a line of effort that helps the Kingdom protect its citizens and sustains American jobs.”
Pompeo, Esper to visit India for US efforts to counter China, Russia
Esper’s comments also followed an announcement by Australia that it will take part in a large-scale military drill off the coast of India next month, the Malabar naval exercise, together with India, the United States and Japan.
Rwanda, Burundi foreign ministers meet to improve bilateral relations
The meeting comes barely two months after the meeting of military intelligence chiefs from Rwanda and Burundi that was held at the same border post. It is the first of its kind since 2015 when the ties between the two countries became deteriorated after Burundi accused Rwanda of hosting and supporting perpetrators of the 2015 coup plot against then Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Morales kündigt Rückkehr nach Bolivien an
„Mein größter Wunsch ist, nach Bolivien zurückzukehren. Es ist nur eine Frage der Zeit“, sagte Morales gestern (Ortszeit) bei einer Pressekonferenz in seinem Exil in der argentinischen Hauptstadt Buenos Aires.
MAS-Wahlsieg in Bolivien weitgehend anerkannt
La Paz. Die Bewegung zum Sozialismus (Movimiento al Socialismo, MAS) hat sich am Sonntagabend nach der Verkündung der vorläufigen Wahlergebnisse in Feierstimmung gezeigt. Demzufolge habe die MAS mit absoluter Mehrheit und 20 Prozentpunkten vor der zweitplatzierten Allianz Bürgergemeinschaft (Comunidad Ciudadana, CC) gewonnen.
UN Security Council discusses verification of Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire
The UN Security Council discussed the need to ensure verification of a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya told reporters on Monday after a closed-door meeting on the disputed region
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Polls close in peaceful Guinea election after tense campaign
Guinea’s election — the first in a string across West Africa — followed a tense campaign marked by insults traded between President Alpha Condé and his leading rival. .
News Analysis: Why does Japan’s PM Suga choose Vietnam, Indonesia to visit first?
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga departed on Sunday afternoon for visits to Vietnam and Indonesia in his first overseas trip
Chile Marks Social Outbreak’s Anniversary Amid Police Repression
Carabineros announced the deployment of 40,000 carabineros across several areas of the capital and a curfew has been established at 23hr00 local time.
Parlamentswahlen in Neuseeland – Arderns Labour-Partei holt absolute Mehrheit
Wegen ihres Umgangs mit den Attentaten von Christchurch, bei denen ein Rechtsextremist aus Australien im vergangenen Jahr in zwei Moscheen 51 Muslime erschossen hatte, und ihres erfolgreichen Kampfes gegen die Corona-Pandemie hat Ardern auch international viel Anerkennung gefunden.
Chile to Mark the First Anniversary of its Social Outbreak
On Sunday, a massive rally is expected in „The Dignity Square,“ which has been the epicenter of demonstrations in Santiago City.
„In the last year, over a million Chileans have taken to the streets to demand their rights. They do not deserve repression,“ CUP activists Fuad Chahin said.
Wahl in Bolivien: Drohung von Gewalt, keine Wahl für Bolivianer im Ausland?
Kurz vor den morgigen Parlaments- und Präsidentschaftswahlen steigt die Anspannung bei Wählern in Bolivien, bei im Ausland lebenden Bolivianern sowie bei internationalen Wahlbeobachtern.
Honduras: EU-Abgeordnete reagieren auf erneuten Mord an Umweltschützer
Familienangehörige der Gefangenen und die Menschenrechtsverteidiger aus Guapinol berichten in Gesprächen mit solidarischen Organisationen bereits seit mehreren Monaten, dass eine Gruppe Bewaffneter sich im Ort etabliere und immer wieder drohend ihre Macht zur Schau stelle.
Lebanon president says keen on fair solutions to maritime border demarcation with Israel
Lebanon is currently trying to form a new government capable of implementing structural reforms and negotiating border demarcation with Israel so as to start oil and gas exploration in Lebanon’s territorial waters
Hondurans Reject Handing Over Land To Private Capital
Representatives from several Honduran Campesino organizations announced that they would carry out protest actions against the approval of decree PCM 030-2020. This norm, called the „Banana Law“ by rural activists, would give land plots to national and international private capital.
Colombia: Indigenous Minga Begins Its March to the Capital
The social and student organizations are also with us and are waiting for us because this Minga not only wants to listen to President Ivan Duque but also to hear the voice and feelings of all the Colombian people.“
Kolumbien: Ankündigung landesweiter Proteste setzt Regierung unter Druck
Eine Woche später, vom 29. Oktober bis 2. November, soll eine „humanitäre Karawane“ zu einem Protestmarsch aufbrechen. Mehr als 30 soziale Organisationen nehmen an der Karawane teil, die durch die Region Cañón Del Micay im Departamento Cauca zieht.
Ausnahmezustand in Thailand verhängt
Versammlungen von mehr als fünf Menschen in der Hauptstadt Bangkok sowie die Veröffentlichung von Botschaften im Internet, „welche die nationale Sicherheit beeinträchtigen können“, wurden damit verboten. Am Vortag hatten erneut tausende Menschen in Bangkok gegen die Regierung demonstriert.
UN Security Council welcomes elaboration of transitional political arrangements in Mali
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday welcomed the elaboration of transitional political arrangements in Mali and underlined the need to fully adhere to their terms, issuing a presidential statement in the wake of developments unfolding rapidly in the West African nation.
Protesters March on Nigerian Parliament After Army Threatens to Step In
In response to the protests, the head of Nigeria’s police force on Sunday dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a unit that demonstrators have accused of beatings, killings and extortion.
Demonstrators have called for more meaningful reforms. Protesters say they fear a new unit, whose creation to „fill the gaps“ left by SARS was announced on Tuesday, was just a rebranding of the squad.
In Yemen, Parties Exchange More Than 1,000 Prisoners
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is acting as a neutral intermediary in transporting the former detainees.
14 killed in a convoy attack in Ormara, BRAS claims responsibility
The convoy of the state-run Oil and Gas Development Authority was reportedly travelling from Gwadar to Karachi when it was attacked on the way.
Australia police drop probe into Afghan ‘war crimes’ reporting
In a statement, the federal police said prosecutors “considered a range of public interest factors, including the role of public interest journalism in Australia’s democracy” before deciding not to prosecute.
ABC’s managing director David Anderson welcomed the police decision on Oakes, but added the “matter should never had gone this far”.
Tunisian governor sacked amid protests
Three other officials, including two security chiefs, were also dismissed over the death, the government said in a statement.
Seoul will sich weiter um Dreiergipfel mit China und Japan bemühen
Die japanische Nachrichtenagentur Kyodo hatte gemeldet, dass die japanische Regierung Südkorea die Position mitgeteilt habe, dass Suga am trilateralen Gipfel nicht teilnehmen werde, sollte Südkorea keine akzeptablen Maßnahmen in der Zwangsarbeiterfrage treffen. In der Position sei die Absicht des neuen Premiers widergespiegelt worden.
Egypt’s president, Iraq’s FM discuss regional issues
On Tuesday, Egypt, Iraq, and Jordan will hold a tripartite summit at the ministerial level in Cairo
Nursing home residents stage protest of coronavirus restrictions
“They want to be able to hug their grandchildren, they want to be able to hold the hands of their loved ones,” said Ben Gonzales, an assistant administrator at the facility, according to CBS4.
Südkorea lockert Abstandsgebot auf niedrigste Stufe 1
Für die Änderungen seien eine zunehmende Erschöpfung der Bevölkerung angesichts des langen Kampfes gegen die Seuche berücksichtigt worden. Auch die wirtschaftlichen Folgen strenger Abstandsgebote hätten für die Entscheidung eine Rolle gespielt, erläuterte der Premier.
U.S. turns focus on Bangladesh for Indo-Pacific Strategy
Bangladesh is expected to be the focus of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Strategy when Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun arrives in Dhaka for a visit from October 14-16.
Afghan religious scholars call for ceasefire amid escalation in fighting
Amid increase in Afghan fighting, the Ulema or religious scholars in a gathering held in Kunduz city the capital of northern Kunduz province on Sunday have condemned the ongoing conflict and hostilities in the country as illegitimate and called upon the Taliban outfit to observe ceasefire and facilitate the peace talks to succeed.
Milizen beenden Angriffe auf US-Truppen im Irak
Vergangenen Monat hatten die USA mit der Schließung ihrer Botschaft in Bagdad gedroht, sollte die irakische Regierung die Milizen nicht zügeln. Das hatte auf irakischer Seite Sorgen ausgelöst, denn die Schließung der Botschaft könnte ein Schritt hin zu US-Luftangriffen und einer Ausweitung der Konflikte sein. Mehrere irakische Politiker hatten deswegen die Milizen aufgerufen, die USA nicht weiter zu provozieren.
Thousands rally in Ivory Coast to protest President Ouattara’s bid for third term
By early afternoon around 20,000 people had packed a 35,000 capacity stadium in Abidjan, chanting and dancing. Some held banners saying „The people say no to an illegal third term.”
‘Enough is enough’: Nigerians demand SARS police unit scrapped
As he drove towards Wuse, a busy market in the Nigerian capital, the 21-year-old was flagged down by three operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for what he thought was a routine check of his vehicle documents. The gun-wielding police officers ordered him to step out of his car and hand in his mobile telephone for a search.
Trump Makes ‚Law and Order‘ Pitch to Black, Latino Voters in ‚Blexit‘ White House Speech
„In order to protect the lives of Black Americans and all Americans, you have to have your police support you,“ Trump continued. „If the left gains power they will launch a nationwide crusade against law enforcement, which they’re already doing.“
Nebraska district could prove pivotal for Biden in November
Most states use a “winner-take-all” method when it comes to electoral votes, meaning the candidate who wins the popular vote in the state gets all of its electoral votes as well. But Nebraska and Maine use a different method, in which two electoral votes are distributed to the popular-vote winner in the state, in addition to one electoral vote to whoever wins the popular vote in each of the state’s congressional districts.
Russia invites leaders of Armenia, Azerbaijan for urgent peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin invited the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan to visit Moscow for peace talks Friday and said fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh should be halted for humanitarian reasons.
Kyrgyz president says ready to step down when law and order restored
„At the same time, we need to sack the prime minister and members of his cabinet, who worked before the crisis, thus creating legitimate grounds for new appointments. In order to legitimize the appointment of the new prime minister and cabinet members, a parliamentary ruling and a presidential decree are necessary. I’m ready to sign relevant documents and I’m waiting for a Jogorku Kenesh ruling,“ the president said.
Iran FM Zarif to head to China on Friday for talks on bilateral ties, international developments
Zarif’s trip comes as the two sides are fast-tracking implementation of the Sino-Iranian Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, a roadmap outlining the quality of their strategic ties that was announced jointly in 2016.
To America’s dismay, the deal is crafted to help the two sides ditch dollar in bilateral trade and bypass the American sanctions.
Mali: Key political and military figures detained during coup released
Eleven political and military figures arrested during Mali’s coup have been released, including former prime minister Boubou Cisse, the transition authorities announced.
Israel, Jordan sign deal allowing using each other’s airspace
Israel and Jordan signed peace accords in 1994. Direct flights between the two neighboring countries have been carried out for years but they did not use each other’s airspaces for flights to different destinations.
Politik Präsident Moon hofft auf Kooperation mit USA für Erklärung von Kriegsende
Er hoffe, dass beide Länder auf eine Erklärung des Kriegsendes hinarbeiten und eine aktive Beteiligung der internationalen Gemeinschaft in dieser Hinsicht bewirken würden, sagte Moon am Donnerstag in einer Videoansprache für das jährliche Galadiner der Korea Society.
US Southern Command Chief Admits Plans Against Venezuela
On Monday, Faller commented at an online meeting organized by the business forum Council of the Americas that the international attempts to bring down Venezuela’s government have worked, although not quickly enough for the Venezuelan people.
Pakistan makes joint statement at UN on behalf of 55 countries over Hong Kong issue
The joint statement pointed out that non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states is an important principle enshrined in the UN Charter and a basic norm of international relations.
Kirgistans Ministerpräsident tritt zurück
Wie die Nachrichtenagentur AFP unter Berufung auf den parlamentarischen Pressedienst des Landes berichtet, wurde der erst am Vortag von Demonstranten aus dem Gefängnis freigelassene Politiker Sadyr Schaparow zum neuen Regierungschef gewählt.
Israel FM meets with UAE counterpart in Berlin for ‚historic‘ summit
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said it was a ‚great honor‘ to host the high-level summit
Military appointed to key posts in Mali’s interim govt
At least four central cabinet posts—defence, security, territorial administration and national reconciliation—went to colonels in the army, according to a decree read live on state television by the president’s secretary-general Sekou Traore.
Kyrgyz protesters storm government headquarters, free ex-president in post-election clashes
Protesters seized Kyrgyzstan’s seat of government and freed a jailed former president on Tuesday after demonstrations against an election marred by vote-buying accusations spiralled into violent clashes with police.
Whispers in Blue and White to dissolve Israeli gov’t intensify: report
More Blue and White party members are calling to end the collaboration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and dissolve the government, broadcaster Channel 12 reported Sunday.
In an interview with Israel’s public radio Kan, chairwoman of the Knesset’s (Israel Parliament) Internal Affairs and Environment Committee Miki Haimovich said that more people within her party are thinking on such a possibility.
Fascism Is Dead, Long Live Dictatorship
It’s important for me to be precise, because I know the mechanisms of thought enforcement in my political camp, which will want to turn my words into support for Netanyahu. I firmly oppose the lockdown, but the fact that Israel is enforcing it by using the army doesn’t make the paratroopers’ presence at checkpoints proof that “the dictatorship is already here.” Certainly no more than the curfew in Spain and the soldiers patrolling the streets there were proof of Franco’s return.
Mike Pompeo shortens Asia trip as Trump falls ill, but will visit Japan
In Tokyo on Tuesday, Pompeo and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will have a meeting with the foreign ministers of Australia and India in a move that is seen as a counter to China’s growing assertiveness in the region.
Lawmaker From Gantz’s Party: More ‚Thinking of Quitting Netanyahu Government‘
Israeli lawmaker Miki Haimovich, a member of Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavan party, said on Sunday evening that there is a growing group in Kahol Lavan that is considering dismantling the partnership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Gantz Knows the Premiership Is Lost and Now His Party Is Raising the Stakes
Passing legislation to keep protests away from Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, to which Gantz’s party didn’t oppose, was the last of too many straws, bringing Kahol Lavan to its limit
EU removes Libya’s Aguila Saleh from sanctions list
Aguila Saleh, leader of a rival parliament in eastern Libya, no longer faces EU travel bans and asset freezes imposed four years ago, the EU said, confirming a Reuters report on September 9 that the so-called de-listing was planned.
Sudanese gov’t, armed groups sign peace deal to end conflicts
The signing ceremony, which was broadcast live by Sudan’s official TV, was attended by South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.
The participants also included representatives from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Chad and Egypt in addition to regional and international organizations such as the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League and the European Union.
Pompeo Raises Croatian Hopes of Visa-Free Travel to US
Amid plans by Croatia to purchase 12 new fighter jets, Plenkovic and Pompeo confirmed that this was also one of the topics discussed. As media reported earlier, the bidders for the contract are the US, Sweden, France and Israel.
Mike Pompeo says reconsidering his trip to Asia
No decision has been taken yet, Pompeo told journalists on a flight from Rome to Dubrovnik in Croatia.
Armenien: Aserbaidschan griff Hauptstadt Bergkarabachs an
Bei den Angriffen auf Stepanakert seien mehrere Menschen verletzt worden, sagte ein Vertreter des Verteidigungsministeriums in Eriwan auf seiner Facebook-Seite.
EU und Teile der Opposition fordern Verschiebung der Wahlen in Venezuela
Venezuela erwarte von der EU, „dass sie eine Haltung einnimmt, die mit den Prinzipien des Völkerrechts im Einklang steht und sich darauf beschränkt, eine positive und respektvolle Vermittlerrolle zu spielen“, so die Stellungnahme vom 1. Oktober abschließend.
Bezirks- und Kommunalwahlen in Uruguay, Linke gewinnen in der Hauptstadt
Am Rande der Bezirks- und Kommunalwahlen gab der ehemalige Präsident und jetzige Senator José „Pepe“ Mujica bekannt, dass er sein Amt aus gesundheitlichen Gründen abgebe.
Whistleblower: Regierung in Kolumbien will den Ausnahmezustand verhängen
Der Ausnahmezustand würde es Duque unter anderem ermöglichen, Proteste zu verbieten, lokale Amtsträger abzusetzen, bei Medien zu intervenieren und Menschen ohne gerichtliche Verordnung ausspionieren oder festnehmen zu lassen. Somit würde die Regierung „eine Art von Diktatur formalisieren“, klagte Cepeda.
Japan gov’t, TEPCO ordered by high court to pay damages over Fukushima crisis
The ruling by the Sendai High Court marked the first time a high court has recognized the government’s responsibility for the nuclear disaster in around 30 similar lawsuits that have been filed across Japan since the crisis.
Drastischer Anstieg bei Gewalt gegen Brasiliens Indigene
Bestürzung löste etwa der Mord an Paulo Paulino Guajajara aus, dem Anführer der Guardioes da Floresta (Hüter des Waldes), die sich selbst organisiert haben, um ihr Gebiet vor Eindringlingen wie illegalen Holzfällern zu schützen. Die Gewalttaten gegen Indigene sind wie in seinem Fall häufig mit Landkonflikten verbunden.
Mexiko: Weitere Haftbefehle im Fall Iguala gegen Militärs und Bundespolizisten
Angehörige der Lehramtsstudenten demonstrierten in der Hauptstadt und errichteten eine „Mauer der Erinnerung“, an der sie gemeinsam mit dem Kollektiv „Spuren der Erinnerung“ Porträts und Schuhabdrücke der 43 jungen Männer anbrachten. Die Zahl 43 wurde auf den Haupteingang des Rathauses in Mexiko-Stadt aufgemalt.
US: Democrats, Rubio Ask EU to Not Observe Venezuela Elections
The U.S.-based peace organization CODEPINK condemned on Tuesday a bipartisan letter sent to the EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, requesting that the European body neither recognize nor send an electoral observation mission to Venezuela’s legislative elections this December 6.
Wahlkampf in Bolivien von Gewalt überschattet
Erst am vergangenen Mittwoch hat die Chefin für Korruptionsbekämpfung der Spezialeinheit der Polizei zur Verbrechensbekämpfung (Fuerza Especial de Lucha Contra el Crimen,FELCC), Silvia Sandoval Peredo, drei Berichte an die Öffentlichkeit gebracht, die illegale Praktiken der Polizei bei der Strafverfolgung von MAS-Politikern offenlegen.
Venezuela: EU-Delegation in Caracas sondiert Verschiebung der Wahlen
Die für den 6. Dezember angesetzten Wahlen könnten zum aktuellen Stand nicht anerkannt werden, so ein Sprecher der Delegation.
Kampf um Wasser in Mexiko: Indigener Aktivist in Baja California ermordet
Der 34-jährige Eyraud Adams war ein bekannter Aktivist, der sich für die Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen und das Recht auf Autonomie der Kumiai einsetzte. Aufgrund der zunehmenden Dürre in der Region war das Recht auf Wasser eines seiner Hauptanliegen.
UN chief welcomes agreement between parties to Yemen conflict to release prisoners
Delegates representing the government of Yemen and Ansar Allah (Houthi group) announced on Sunday that they have agreed to immediately release the first group of 1,081 conflict-related detainees and prisoners, the largest prisoner release in the country’s history.