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Videos published by local media show a person approaching Alfredo Cabrera before shooting him several times. Two other candidates were shot the day before the latest attack. A mayoral candidate was fatally shot

Polls have closed for pivotal elections that could see the ruling ANC party led by President Cyril Ramaphosa lose its majority. Authorities indicated a bumper turnout after long queues at voting centers.

Venezuelan officials said the July 28 presidential elections would be open to international observers, but has now made an about-turn regarding the EU mission. Venezuela rescinded an invitation to European Union observers to monitor the

A wave of pre-election violence continued to spread across Mexico on Tuesday, with another candidate wounded. This comes ahead of elections over the weekend. One mayoral candidate was murdered and another shot

The UN development specialist previously served as Haiti’s prime minister for a brief period. His selection comes as Haiti grapples with a major security crisis. UN development specialist Garry Conille has been

The two leaders said they were in lock-step when it came to supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes. Macron called for Kyiv to be allowed to strike military positions in

Nicolas Posse, the highest-ranked minister, has resigned and will be replaced by someone who played an important role in the president’s austerity program. Argentine President Javier Milei accepted the resignation of cabinet chief

US President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by reminding Americans that “freedom has never been guaranteed.” Donald Trump used the day to blast political rivals. US President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by welcoming

Protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over a deal giving Azerbaijan control over four border villages. Armenian police detained at least 226 protesters on Monday for blocking streets of the

A US delegation has traveled to Taiwan after China held drills around the self-governed island in a show of strength. The US is the island’s most important ally and supplier of military