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Outgoing Colombian president vows transparent transition
Colombia's outgoing conservative President Ivan Duque on Monday promised a "transparent and efficient" transition to the new administration led by Gustavo Petro.
Colombian president's challenges: military, rebels, congress and markets
Gustavo Petro, Colombia's new president, faces a plethora of challenges ahead -- from appeasing deeply suspicious military and business sectors, to ending a decades-long conflict with armed groups and garnering enough support in congress to govern.
Biden says 'not likely' to visit Ukraine on upcoming Europe trip
US President Joe Biden said Monday he will probably not visit Ukraine during a trip to Europe that starts this week.
East Africa leaders meet on DR Congo conflict
East African leaders met in Kenya on Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east.
Macron's domestic travails to sap European leadership
Emmanuel Macron's loss of his overall majority risks further weakening European leadership, with the French leader set to be distracted by domestic troubles even while retaining formal control over foreign policy.
Kyiv braces for heavier fighting as Russia-EU tensions climb
Moscow's blockade of Ukrainian grain exports and a rail transit row sparked fresh tensions between Russia and the European Union on Monday, as Kyiv warned that Russian troops were intensifying their battle for control of eastern Ukraine.
Can France's left alliance hold together?
France's new left-wing alliance robbed President Emmanuel Macron of his majority and is set to become the largest opposition force in parliament, but divisions over key issues may complicate keeping a united front.
Spain's conservatives boosted ahead of 2023 election
A resounding win by Spain's conservative Popular Party in a weekend regional election in Andalusia appears to have boosted its chances in national elections next year and weakened Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
'No future for us,' say Afghan Sikhs after temple attack
A dozen Afghan Sikhs gathered Monday in a room behind the charred ruins of their temple in Kabul, hoping to be swiftly evacuated having finally given up on the country of their birth.
French far right savours parliament gains
After decades of struggling to impose its political agenda, the far right under Marine Le Pen has cemented its place as a cornerstone of French political life, despite accusations of fostering a divisive extremist ideology.
Macron seeks to salvage power after France vote upset
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies on Monday were scrambling for a way out of political deadlock after losing their parliamentary majority in a stunning blow for the president and his reform plans.
Russia stepping up attacks, Ukraine says, ahead of EU decision
Russian forces have stepped up their shelling in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Donetsk regions, Kyiv said Monday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned to expect greater hostilities ahead of a historic EU decision on Ukraine's bid for candidate status.
Macron allies seek to salvage power after shock vote setback
French President Emmanuel Macron and his allies were scrambling for a way out of political deadlock Monday after losing their parliamentary majority in a stunning blow for the president and his reform plans.
Ecuador police requisition cultural center under state of emergency
Ecuadoran police requisitioned an Indigenous cultural center in Quito on Sunday to use as a base for monitoring anti-government protests by Indigenous people, the institution said.
The Chechens fighting Russia on the front line
Islam is a not just another soldier.
Ukraine mechanics turn rally cars into 'combat buggies'
At a workshop in Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, mechanics are hard at work turning rally cars into vehicles that can be used to fight Russian troops on the frontline.
Offshore detention survivors decry UK's Rwanda scheme
Britain's plan to send migrants and asylum seekers to Rwanda has left survivors of a similar scheme in Australia wondering why the "failed" policy that shattered their lives is being revived elsewhere.
Macron allies seek to find majority after France poll blow
Allies of French President Emmanuel Macron started working Monday to cobble together a working parliamentary majority to salvage his second term, after his alliance crumbled in the election against surges from the left and far-right.
Russia to 'intensify' fighting, Zelensky warns as EU decision looms
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was likely to intensify its "hostile activity" this week, as Kyiv awaits a historic decision from the European Union on its membership application.
Latin American leftist leaders hail Petro victory in Colombia
Gustavo Petro's election on Sunday as the first left-wing president in Colombia's history sparked joy among fellow Latin American leaders with similar ideologies.
Beverly Hills 9021...oh: Planning row pits new against old in ritzy US zip code
It's a dispute that plays out in towns the world over: a new property owner wants to alter a much-loved landmark against the wishes of locals. It's his money. It's their community.
Jubilant Gustavo Petro elected Colombia's first leftist president
Ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro was elected the first ever left-wing president of Colombia on Sunday, after beating millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a tense and unpredictable runoff election.
Gustavo Petro, from imprisoned guerilla to Colombia's first leftist leader
Colombia's first ever left-wing president Gustavo Petro, elected on Sunday, is a former guerrilla who spent two years in jail before turning to politics.
Gustavo Petro elected Colombia's first left-wing president
Ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro was elected the first ever left-wing president of crisis-wracked Colombia on Sunday after beating millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez in a tense and unpredictable runoff election.
Russia to 'intensify' fighting, Zelensky warns as EU decision on Ukraine looms
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Russia was likely to intensify its "hostile activity" this week, as Kyiv awaits a historic decision from the European Union on its membership application.
What next for Macron after election humbling?
Just two months after being re-elected for a second term, French President Emmanuel Macron saw his hopes of pushing through his domestic agenda take a humbling blow on Sunday. What comes next?
Counting begins after Colombia vote between ex-guerrilla and maverick
Counting began after Colombians voted on Sunday in a presidential election filled with uncertainty, as ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro and millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez vie for power in a country saddled with widespread poverty, an uptick in violence and other woes.
Macron loses parliament majority in stunning setback
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lost his parliamentary majority after major election gains by a newly formed left-wing alliance and the far right, in a stunning blow to his plans for major second term reform.
Macron to lose parliament majority in blow for reform plans: estimates
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday was set to lose his parliamentary majority after major election gains by a newly formed left-wing alliance and the far-right, in a stunning blow to his hopes of major reform in his second term.
New US Capitol riot hearings promise fresh drama
A new round of hearings this week by the congressional committee probing the January 6, 2021 US Capitol riot promises further drama, with one member saying former vice president Mike Pence might be subpoenaed.
East Africa leaders to meet Monday to discuss DR Congo conflict
The leaders of seven nations comprising the East African Community bloc will meet Monday to discuss the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo's violence-torn east, the Kenyan presidency said.
Germany resorts to coal amid Russia gas supply cuts
Germany announced emergency measures on Sunday to ensure its energy needs after a drop in Russian gas supplies, including reverting to coal in what it called a "bitter but indispensable" step.
NATO chief warns Ukraine war could last 'years'
NATO's chief warned that the war in Ukraine could last "for years" as President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Sunday his forces would not give up the south of the country to Russia after he visited the frontline there.
Macron battles French left in tight parliament election
French voters were picking a new parliament Sunday in a run-off ballot, with centrist President Emmanuel Macron's coalition seeking to maintain its majority in the face of a challenge from a newly formed left-wing alliance.
US recession not 'inevitable,' Treasury secretary says
A recession in the United States is not "inevitable," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday, just days after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, raising fears of an economic contraction.
Uncertainty reigns as Colombia votes between ex-guerrilla and maverick
Colombia's election stations opened for voting Sunday in a presidential race filled with uncertainty, as ex-guerrilla Gustavo Petro and millionaire businessman Rodolfo Hernandez vie for power in a country saddled with widespread poverty, violence and other woes.
Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rally to 'go home'
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh staged demonstrations on Sunday demanding repatriation back to Myanmar, where they fled a brutal military crackdown five years ago.
Ukraine war could last 'years', NATO chief warns
NATO's chief warned that the war in Ukraine could last "for years" as President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed Sunday that his forces would not give up the south of the country to Russia after his first visit to the frontline there.
Spanish PM faces regional election test in Andalusia
Andalusia votes Sunday in an early regional election that the incumbent conservative Popular Party is expected to win comfortably, dealing a blow to Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ahead of a national vote expected at the end of 2023.