Politics
Kenyan deputy president's impeachment trial begins
Kenya's parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office. An overwhelming majority voted in the…
Tag
National Assembly
Politics
France's new prime minister twice voted against gay rights and critics won't let him forget it
PARIS (AP) — As soon as Michel Barnier was named France's new prime minister, critics found a skeleton in his closet. Back in 1981, the…
Politics
France's Macron says he'll keep the centrist caretaker government on through the Olympics
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will maintain the country’s centrist caretaker government through the end of…
Politics
Pakistan's high court gives more seats to imprisoned ex-PM's party
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s top court on Friday found that the party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan was improperly denied…
Politics
French left wing says it has mandate to govern after surprise win
The left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) said it has a mandate to govern after it pulled off a surprise win the second round of the French…
Politics
Macron explores government options after surprise election result
Following the surprising outcome of the snap parliamentary elections, French President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on forming a…
Politics
French far right seeks vote win but deadlock looms
France votes in one of its most significant elections in years on Sunday, with the far right hoping for a historic victory, but political…
Politics
French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament election
NICE, France (AP) — With just three days to go until France's landmark legislative election, the county’s far-right leader on Thursday…
Politics
Macron Says Extreme Opposition Parties Will Cause Civil War
(Bloomberg) -- President Emmanuel Macron said the agendas of the far-right and far-left blocs in France’s upcoming legislative elections…
Politics
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa's parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country's president following a landmark coalition deal between the…
Politics
French President Macron urges moderate politicians to regroup to defeat far right in elections
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for moderate politicians from the left and the right to regroup to defeat…
Business
Political uncertainty puts French financial markets under pressure
The calling of early parliamentary elections in France continued to weigh heavily on the country's financial markets on Tuesday. The stock…
Politics
South Africa's ANC loses its majority leading to tense coalition talks
The News South Africa’s ruling African National Congress has lost its parliamentary majority for the first time, leading to what is likely…
News
Vietnam’s top security official To Lam confirmed as president
BANGKOK (AP) — Vietnam’s top security official To Lam was confirmed Wednesday as the nation's new president. He oversaw police and…