Brazil’s jailed ex-leader Lula wants to marry if freed
Brazil’s imprisoned ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, still loved by large parts of the population, plans to remarry if he is released from prison, a former minister said.
Last phase of Indian nat’l polls today
The marathon Indian 17th national polls, the world’s largest democratic exercise, will come to an end today with holding polling in 59 parliamentary constituencies spread over seven states and a union territory.
US approves missile sales to South Korea, Japan
The United States said Friday it had approved more than $600 million in sales of air defence missiles to South Korea and Japan as tensions return with North Korea.
‘Criminal candidates’ in India’s elections
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has one unwanted lead in this month’s general election race — according to data from an electoral watchdog it is fielding the most candidates among the major
Conservatives keep power in Australia election victory
Australia’s ruling conservative coalition defied expectations to retain power in national elections Saturday, prompting prime minister Scott Morrison to declare: ‘I have always believed in miracles!’ ‘How good is Australia!’, shouted a jubilant Morrison, who came to office just nine months ago in a party coup against his moderate predecessor, Malcolm Turnbull.
Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage in historic first for Asia
Lawmakers in Taiwan have approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, a landmark decision that makes the self-ruled island the first place in Asia to pass gay marriage legislation.
INDIA ELECTIONS New clashes hit Kolkata
Police made new arrests following clashes and poured thousands of security forces into the eastern city of Kolkata on Friday as tensions mounted ahead of the final round of voting in India’s marathon election.
Trump pitches US immigration overhaul
President Donald Trump on Thursday proposed overhauling the US immigration system to favour young, educated, English-speaking applicants instead of people with family ties to Americans, a
Australians aren't really happy with either of their choices for leader, but they have to vote anyway
Arrogant. Uninspiring. Out of touch. These are just some of the ways that Australian voters have described both of their prospective prime ministers in polls ahead of Saturday's national election.
Boris Johnson wants to replace Theresa May as UK Prime Minister
Boris Johnson, former London mayor and ardent critic of Theresa May's Brexit strategy, has thrown his hat into the ring to replace the British Prime Minister, announcing he will run for leadership of the Conservative Party when she steps down.
