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Protesters reject Ecuador president's 'insensitive' fuel price cut
Indigenous protesters in Ecuador vowed Monday to continue a disruptive country-wide protest against high living costs, rejecting a fuel price cut announced by the government as insufficient and "insensitive."
Turkey's troubled lira rallies on 'backdoor capital controls'
Turkey's beleaguered lira extended its biggest rally of the year on Monday in response to a new rule that effectively forces many banks to part with some of their foreign currency.
Frustration and hope: the African migrants in limbo in Rwanda
Ismail Hmdan Banaga says he's had a "frustrating and fruitless" time waiting in vain in Rwanda for his Canadian asylum request to be approved.
UK MPs to vote on bill to override N.Ireland Brexit pact
British lawmakers will on Monday get their first chance to vote on a government bill to overhaul post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.
Ecuador to cut fuel prices that sparked protests
Ecuadoran President Guillermo Lasso announced Sunday that the country will cut fuel prices, which had sparked weeks of demonstrations, though not by as much as protesters have demanded.
As US undoes abortion rights, Chile works to enshrine them
As the United States loses a five-decade-old right to abortion, Chile -- long one of Latin America's most conservative countries -- is gearing up to enshrine the same right in its constitution.
Asian markets extend rally as rate hike fears subside
Asian markets rallied again Monday, building on last week's advances and following a strong performance on Wall Street as speculation that inflation may have peaked tempered expectations about central bank interest rate hikes.
'Number one adviser': Philippine First Lady to play key role
The Philippines' new first lady Louise Araneta-Marcos insists she has no interest in joining her husband's government -- but observers say she is likely to hold major sway.
From pariah to president: Marcos Jr takes over Philippines' top job
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, whose dictator father and namesake plundered and brutalised the Philippines, has reached the end of a decades-long campaign to rehabilitate the family brand: the presidency.
UK bill to override N.Ireland Brexit deal back in parliament
A UK government bill proposing an overhaul to a post-Brexit deal in Northern Ireland returns to parliament on Monday, despite EU warnings it is illegal and could spark a trade war.
Ecuador warns protests could force halt to oil production
Ecuador's energy ministry warned Sunday that oil production had reached a "critical" level and could be halted entirely within 48 hours if protests and roadblocks continue in the crisis-wracked South American country.
Iraqi PM visits Saudi Arabia and Iran to discuss regional stability
Iraq's prime minister met with leaders in rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Sunday, discussing regional stability as part of Baghdad's efforts to mediate between the two Middle East heavyweights.
Wake held in Brazil for slain British journalist
Grieving family and friends paid their last respects Sunday to British journalist Dom Phillips who was murdered in the Amazon earlier this month along with his local guide.
Long road ahead to hammer out UN biodiversity blueprint
Delegates from almost 200 nations have made little progress towards hammering out a blueprint for a global pact to protect nature from human activity, after almost a week of difficult talks in Nairobi.
Police break up Istanbul Pride march, detain over 150
Turkish police on Sunday forcibly intervened in a Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 150 demonstrators and an AFP photographer, AFP journalists on the ground and an NGO reported.
Wimbledon struggles to avoid shadow of Russia ban
It's been nine years since Sergiy Stakhovksy stunned Roger Federer at Wimbledon in a Centre Court seismic shock.
Saudi crown prince, Iraq PM discuss 'regional stability'
Iraq's prime minister met with Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the kingdom Sunday as part of Baghdad's efforts to mediate between Riyadh and Tehran.
No-confidence vote for Ecuador leader over nationwide protests suspended
Ecuador's National Assembly suspended early Sunday a no-confidence hearing for President Guillermo Lasso, after eight hours of acrimonious deliberations by lawmakers over his responsibility for nationwide protests against rising fuel and living costs.
G7 opens summit with gold export ban on Russia
World powers on Sunday agreed to ban gold exports from Russia, in new concerted action to cut off Moscow's financial lifeline as G7 leaders met in southern Germany to lock down new support for Ukraine.
Russia strikes Kyiv residential neighbourhood ahead of G7 summit
Explosions rocked a residential neighbourhood in Kyiv Sunday morning as G7 leaders gathered in Germany to discuss their backing of Ukraine against Russia's invasion, with a crucial NATO meeting set to follow in days.
Indonesian president to meet Zelensky and Putin to urge peace talks
Indonesian President and G20 chairman Joko Widodo set off on Sunday to Europe where he said he plans to visit Russia and Ukraine and meet with the countries' leaders to urge peace talks.
NATO summit host Spain seeks focus on southern security
Spain is lobbying for NATO to pay more attention to security threats on its southern flank when the military alliance gathers for a summit in Madrid later this week.
Moscow tightens economic grip on southern Ukraine
Little appears to have changed for Alexei Andrusenko, the head of a foundry in Ukraine's southern city of Berdyansk, who is happy to have kept all his staff since Moscow took control of the city.
Do signs point to an Israel-Saudi normalisation deal?
The United States has hinted that more Arab nations could take steps to improve ties with Israel, ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East.
Ukraine gives ICC new purpose after 20 troubled years
Its first two decades have brought criticism and controversy but as the International Criminal Court marks its 20th birthday the Ukraine war is giving it a new impetus.
Fairytale venue with dark past for G7 summit in Germany
G7 leaders will gather from Sunday in a quintessentially German venue handpicked by former chancellor Angela Merkel and recycled by her successor Olaf Scholz -- a luxury hotel with a fairy-tale setting and a tumultuous past.
Ecuador president faces ouster vote as fuel price protests enter 13th day
Ecuador's president faced a no-confidence hearing Saturday, nearly two weeks into sometimes violent countrywide protests led by Indigenous groups against rising fuel prices and living costs.
Polish, Ukrainian activists march for LGBTQ rights
Ukrainians were among tens of thousands of LGBTQ activits who took part in the Polish capital's Pride parade Saturday, in a country hosting tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion.
Ecuador president faces ouster vote on 13th day of fuel price protests
Ecuador's president will face a no confidence vote Saturday, nearly two weeks into sometimes violent countrywide protests led by Indigenous groups against rising fuel prices and living costs.
Iraq PM on imminent Riyadh, Tehran visit in mediation bid
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi is due to visit Saudi Arabia and Iran "in the next few hours", as part of efforts to mediate between the two countries, a cabinet source said Saturday.
Discontent on new battle line for Donbas
The prolonged roar of Grad rockets can be heard as locals in the east Ukrainian town of Siversk crowd around a van selling essentials such as bread, sausages and gas for camp stoves.
West African states Gabon and Togo join Commonwealth
Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth on Saturday, becoming the latest nations with no historic ties to Britain to enter the English-speaking club headed by Queen Elizabeth II.