Slovak Opposition Protests As Pm Fico Warns of Coup

Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Says His Son-In-Law Was Kidnapped

Edmundo González, who is recognized by the United States as the president-elect of Venezuela, said his son-in-law was kidnapped by hooded men.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Venezuelan opposition leader says son-in-law kidnapped in Caracas

Edmundo González Urrutia, who fled in exile to Spain in September, says son-in-law was seized by ‘hooded men’. Venezuela’s Edmundo González Urrutia, who the opposition says won a July presidential ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Venezuela's opposition leader says son-in-law has been abducted

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Greenland ‘not for sale’, says Danish PM after Trump call for US to buy it

US president-elect’s renewed interest in Arctic island poses challenge for Denmark’s government

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Mark Carney ‘considering’ run to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada PM

Supporters of former Bank of England and Bank of Canada governor say he has experience to lead in period of instability. Mark Carney: the ‘rock star central banker’ weighing up run to be Canada’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Ex-adviser: Trump didn't promise to pardon all Jan. 6 protesters

One of President-elect Trump’s former campaign advisers said the incoming commander in chief didn’t promise to pardon all Capitol insurrectionists, as speculation swirls over how broad Trump's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Luxembourg PM hopes for 'stable government' in Germany after election

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Ghana’s Mahama Resumes Power After Eight Years in Opposition

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Guinea’s junta faces protests after missing a deadline for a return to democracy

Civil society and opposition groups in Guinea are protesting the ruling junta’s missed deadline to launch a return to democracy

ABC News - Jan. 7

‘Everyone owns the beach’: Australian PM throws shade in cabana debate

Anthony Albanese says using shade structures to reserve space is ‘not on’ as local mayor urges beachgoers ‘to be kind and considerate’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Venezuelan opposition leader who says he defeated Maduro meets with Biden

The United States and many European countries have rejected Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's claim of winning the election.

CBS News - Jan. 6

After Chile’s Coup, My Regret Was That I Didn’t Die

I believed my friend died because of me. Fifty years later, I learned the truth.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Canada's embattled PM Justin Trudeau announces he will step down

Justin Trudeau said TKDAY that he will resign as the leader of Canada's ruling Liberal Party, in an announcement that will set off a contest to replace him.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announces he will step down as party leader

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as the leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party after his party selects a new prime minister.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau makes an announcement on his political future

Watch live coverage as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes an announcement about his political future as he faces mounting pressure to step down.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Trudeau likely to announce resignation soon, reports say

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce plan to resign

Under-fire leader of Liberal party to speak about his political future at Rideau Cottage on Monday. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, is expected to announce on Monday that he plans to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest

The pressure has been building for months, with sinking poll numbers for the prime minister's ruling Liberal Party.

BBC News - Jan. 6

German opposition leader Merz causes stir with dual citizenship views

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Mozambique opposition leader says he will return home from exile

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea

Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

South Korean protesters call for President Yoon’s arrest as deadline nears

Protesters in South Korea are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol to be arrested as a warrant expires at midnight on Monday. The chief of security for Yoon, Park Chong-jun, said Sunday he could not ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

South Korean protesters call for President Yoon’s arrest as deadline nears

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition

Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 5

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand impeached president's ouster

Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and ...

ABC News - Jan. 4

Protesters march in London for release of teenage boy in Dubai jail

Marcus Fakana from north London was convicted of having sex with British girl, now 18, when they were on holiday. Protesters have marched through central London calling for the release of a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Caen fans protest Mbappé ownership: 'Not a toy'

Fans of French second division side SM Caen made their feelings about part-owner Kylian Mbappé clear on Friday, unfurling several banners during their 1-0 defeat to Clermont Foot.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Slovakia's Ukraine supporters demonstrate against Fico in Bratislava

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Alcohol warning labels?

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Surgeon General wants alcohol to come with cancer warning The U.S. surgeon general on Friday called for health ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Thai PM declares luxury handbags, watches among $400 million in assets

Thailand's youngest-ever leader has more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, as well as property in London and Japan, her party said.

CBS News - Jan. 3

Risers and fallers: Max Christie, Jimmy Butler trending in opposite directions

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - Jan. 3

January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise | Arwa Mahdawi

Four years on, it’s the most astounding case of collective amnesia. That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening. The sun shone brightly on 6 January 2021. The ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Slovak Opposition Protests As Pm Fico Warns of Coup

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