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Bolivian Parliament gives govt 120 days to hold general elections

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 24 (Sputnik/ANI): The Bolivian lower house of parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, on Saturday unanimously adopted amendments to the draft bill on holding general elections, setting a period of 120 days after the election of the leadership of the supreme electoral tribunal.

2019-11-24T07:42:21.475078+00:00 IST

Bolivia's interim president rejects legislation introduced to exempt Morales from criminal prosecution

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 24 (ANI): Bolivia's interim President Jeanine Anez on Saturday rejected legislation introduced in the upper house to exempt ousted President Evo Morales and a number of high ranking officials from criminal prosecution.

2019-11-23T23:42:11.402633+00:00 IST

Libya: 383 migrants rescued off western coast

Tripoli [Libya], Nov 24 (ANI): As many as 383 European-bound migrants were rescued by Libyan coast guard in five separate operations off the country's western coast this week, Libyan navy announced on Saturday.

2019-11-23T22:17:02.421715+00:00 IST

Bolivian Senate passes legislation annulling Evo Morales' presidential win

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 24 (ANI): The Bolivian Senate on Saturday passed legislation which annuls the election victory of ousted President Evo Morales, as well as paves way for the new presidential elections in the country.

2019-11-23T20:49:03.263559+00:00 IST

3 killed, 6 injured in Colombia's police station explosion

Santander de Quilichao [Colombia], Nov 23 (ANI): At least three people were killed and six others suffered injuries following an explosion in the Colombian city of Santander de Quilichao late on Friday.

2019-11-23T04:43:19.226141+00:00 IST

Bodies of 6 migrants washed ashore in Libya: IOM

Tripoli [Libya], Nov 23 (ANI): Bodies of six migrants have washed ashore in the Libyan city of Khoms, while around 90 European-bound migrants were rescued by the Libyan coast guard, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Friday.

2019-11-23T01:19:48.322945+00:00 IST

Colombia anti-govt protests: President orders curfew in Bogota

Bogota [Colombia], Nov 23 (ANI): Colombian President Ivan Duque on Friday ordered a curfew in capital Bogota after anti-government demonstrators returned to the streets to express discontent over rising unemployment, economic reforms and a deteriorating security situation.

2019-11-23T00:47:33.221613+00:00 IST

China protests against US warships sailing in South China Sea

Beijing [China], Nov 22 : China on Friday vigorously protested the passage of American naval vessels through the South China Sea, claiming that the United States' actions have damaged China's sovereignty and security considerably.

2019-11-22T16:00:33.839092+00:00 IST

Colombia faces largest national strike in years

Bogota [Colombia], Nov 22 (ANI): Several thousands of Colombians took to streets on Thursday (local time) to protest against the country's deeply unpopular government that faces public discontentment due to rising unemployment, economic reforms, and a deteriorating security situation.

2019-11-22T11:01:36.741019+00:00 IST

4 Indian-origin lawmakers inducted into Trudeau's new Cabinet

Ottawa [Canada], Nov 22 (ANI): Four Indian-origin lawmakers, including a Hindu woman, are among the 36 ministers inducted into Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's new Cabinet.

2019-11-21T21:22:07.233517+00:00 IST

Russia, China to present plan on easing tensions on Korean Peninsula: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

Moscow [Russia], Nov 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Russia and China will submit a new plan of action on resolving tensions on the Korean Peninsula, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov told reporters.

2019-11-20T23:15:04.299027+00:00 IST

Brazil: Rate of deforestation in Amazon rainforest at highest level in 11 years

Brasilia [Brazil], Nov 20 (ANI): According to the Brazilian government data released on Monday, the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has risen to the highest level in 11 years.

2019-11-19T23:08:27.803037+00:00 IST

Turkish Foreign Minister warns of resuming Syrian offensive if deal on Kurdish pullout is not fulfilled

Ankara [Turkey], Nov 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Monday that his country was ready to resume its offensive in northeastern Syria if the United States and Russia do not implement their share of agreements on the withdrawal of Kurdish militia, whom Ankara designates as terrorists, from the safe zone.

2019-11-19T00:42:40.465575+00:00 IST

Preparation in final stages for Normandy format meeting over Ukraine, confirms Kremlin

Moscow [Russia], Nov 19 (ANI): The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany will discuss the situation in Ukraine in Paris on December 9, Kremlin confirmed.

2019-11-18T23:33:00.046152+00:00 IST

Georgia: Protestors from Opposition block all entrances to Parliament

Tbilisi [Georgia], Nov 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Representatives of the Georgian opposition, who are protesting in the centre of Tbilisi demanding the resignation of the government, have blocked all entrances to the parliament, the leader of the New Georgia opposition party, Giorgi Vashadze, told reporters on Sunday.

2019-11-18T00:32:07.917463+00:00 IST

I should be allowed to return to country, complete my final term: Former Bolivian President

Mexico City [Mexico], Nov 18 (ANI): Former Bolivian President Evo Morales who fled Bolivia following his resignation has said that he should be allowed to return to the country and complete his final term.

2019-11-17T21:17:49.058283+00:00 IST

South Sudan, UN to immunise 1,44,000 people against cholera

Juba [South Sudan], Nov 17 (Xinhua/ANI): UN agencies, in collaboration with South Sudan's health ministry, will launch a vaccination exercise on Monday targeting some 1,44,033 people against cholera in Renk, a county bordering the Blue Nile state in Sudan.

2019-11-17T10:59:40.295897+00:00 IST

Over 23 killed in protests since beginning of Bolivia political crisis

Sucre [Bolivia], Nov 17 (ANI): At least 23 people were killed and over 700 others sustained injuries since the beginning of political unrest in Bolivia, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States (OAS) has said.

2019-11-17T07:28:24.383508+00:00 IST

Combat drone crashes near residential building in Russia

Moscow [Russia], Nov 17 (ANI): An unmanned combat drone crashed during a test flight near a residential building in a town of Russia's central Ryazan Region on Saturday.

2019-11-17T06:15:34.153926+00:00 IST

Lebanon: Mohammad Safadi withdraws his candidacy to be country's next PM

Beirut [Lebanon], Nov 17 (ANI): Former Lebanese finance minister Mohammad Safadi has withdrawn his candidacy to be the next prime minister, reports said.

2019-11-16T23:53:38.108727+00:00 IST