‘Elections must be held as soon as possible,’ Haiti PM says
In interview with The Associated Press, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he also plans a referendum.
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US judge approves extradition of ex-Peruvian President Toledo
Alejandro Toledo faces corruption charges in his home country in relation to the Odebrecht scandal.
Chile takes ‘first step’ towards decriminalising abortion
Proposed bill to legalise abortion up to 14 weeks hailed by Chilean legislator as 'tremendous' step for women's rights.
Activision Blizzard to create $18M fund after harassment lawsuit
The gaming company said it would create an $18m fund to compensate people who were harassed or discriminated against.
Talks to draft Syria’s constitution to resume on October 18
The UN envoy for Syria says the work on the new constitution of the war-ravaged nation is expected to begin 'seriously'.
Top ELN rebel commander dies after bombing, Colombia gov’t says
ELN leader Angel Padilla Romero, known as Fabian, died in hospital after a military bombing, defence minister says.
Powell, Yellen warn of ‘devastating’ impact of US debt default
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before senators Tuesday.
Sudan: Five security forces killed in raid targeting ISIL cell
Security forces arrested '11 foreign terrorists from different nationalities' in raid, intelligence services says.
OPEC says oil will remain number one, despite green energy push
Latest World Oil Outlook warns that failure to keep investing in fossil fuels could risk geopolitical instability.
China’s coal shortage could leave other countries in the dust
Coal stockpiles are low in China and demand is at an all-time high.
Debut demand: Saudi power firm prices IPO at top of range
Demand for stock offerings in Saudi Arabia has never been higher.
Nigeria police arrest 57 in Shia procession, deny casualties
Banned Islamic Movement in Nigeria say eight members shot dead by police during Abuja procession.
General Milley says Trump officials knew of calls to China
General. Milley made calls after US intelligence led Pentagon leaders to conclude China feared Trump-ordered US attack.
US: Capital Gazette gunman gets more than five life sentences
Prosecutor says Jarrod Ramos, who killed five people at newspaper in 2018, received maximum sentence under law.
Police suspect foul play in Swedish apartment building explosion
Up to 20 people injured as explosion in Gothenburg sets ablaze an apartment block in a central residential area.
Probe finds 80 alleged sex abuse cases linked to WHO’s DRC work
Independent investigators find 83 alleged cases of sexual abuse during health agency's response to an Ebola outbreak.
Russia reports record daily COVID deaths
Health authorities register 852 deaths on Tuesday as cases continue to rise amid low vaccine uptake rates.
Georgia spa gunman pleads not guilty in four of eight killings
Robert Aaron Long appeared in court in Atlanta, after already pleading guilty to killing four people in Cherokee County.
Partners or rivals? Russia and Turkey navigate awkward alliance
Ahead of Wednesday's summit in Sochi between Putin and Erdogan, a summary of the ties that bind and rifts that divide.
Guinea military gov’t presents ‘charter’ for civilian transition
The document outlines the missions and duties of the transitional government to steer the country back to civilian rule.