Tag: Political and civil unrest
Who will replace Justin Trudeau?
TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in...
Sri Lanka's president holds talks with Modi in India in first overseas visit
NEW DELHI -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was hosted Monday by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit...
US defense secretary in Japan to support alliance as Osprey aircraft safety causes concern
TOKYO -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with officials in Japan on Tuesday to reaffirm the importance of their alliance and Washington's...
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....
French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget
PARIS -- PARIS (AP) — French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning almost certain...
Iceland votes for a new parliament after political disagreements force an early election
REYKJAVIK, Iceland -- Icelanders voted to elect a new parliament Saturday after disagreements over immigration, energy policy and the economy forced Prime Minister...