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Erdogan concedes defeat in Turkey local polls
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conceded defeat on Sunday in the country's local elections, saying the vote was a "turning point" for his party after two decades in power.
Venezuelans set fire to dummies of Maduro, opposition in Easter rite
Venezuelans burned dummies representing President Nicolas Maduro or opposition presidential hopefuls -- depending on their politics -- as they honored an Easter Sunday tradition.
'This is only the beginning': Turkish opposition celebrate
Opposition supporters on Sunday filled an Istanbul square to celebrate the re-election of Ekrem Imamoglu as mayor, who dealt a second blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party by repeating his landmark 2019 win.
Istanbul's ambitious mayor deals a new blow to Erdogan
Ekrem Imamoglu's second victory in an Istanbul city election on Sunday cemented his standing as Turkey's top opposition leader in a new blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling party.
Turkish opposition claims Ankara win, leads in Istanbul count
Turkey's main opposition party on Sunday claimed victory in Istanbul and Ankara with its rising political star emerging from local elections as a serious challenger to veteran President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Israelis march against Netanyahu in mass protest
Thousands of Israelis calling for boosted efforts to free the hostages held in Gaza and the ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marched in Jerusalem Sunday, the second consecutive night of mass protests.
Israel PM to undergo hernia surgery as pressure rises over Gaza war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to undergo hernia surgery on Sunday, his office said, as protesters stepped up pressure on his government nearly six months into the Gaza war with Hamas.
Turkish opposition ahead in battle with Erdogan for key cities
Turkey's opposition took an early lead in the battle with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to control Istanbul and Ankara, according to partial results after elections Sunday.
All eyes on Istanbul after Turkey local polls
Turkey awaited results from municipal elections on Sunday, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has aimed to pry away from the opposition.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, from prison to president of Senegal
Propelled to power from humble roots despite never holding national elected office, Senegal's president-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye defied the odds by promising radical change and being guided by a charismatic mentor.
Strikes hit Gaza as Egyptian TV says truce talks to resume
Deadly airstrikes pounded the Gaza Strip overnight as talks towards a truce between Israel and Hamas were set to resume in Cairo Sunday, according to Egyptian state television.
Istanbul top prize as Turkey votes in local polls
Turkey holds municipal elections across the country on Sunday, with all eyes on Istanbul, the national "jewel" that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to pry away from the opposition.
Baltimore bridge highlights role of migrants in US workforce
The death of six Latino workers who were fixing potholes when a Baltimore bridge collapsed highlights the crucial role immigrants play in keeping America running, say advocates.
Bulgaria, Romania take first steps into Europe's visa-free zone
Bulgaria and Romania joined Europe's vast Schengen area of free movement on Sunday, opening up travel by air and sea without border checks after a 13-year wait.
President of Peru slams raids in luxury watch investigation
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte slammed raids on her home and office Saturday after authorities carried out overnight searches in a corruption probe centered on Rolex watches she has been wearing publicly.
Deadly chaos at Gaza aid distribution as WHO renews hospital warning
An aid delivery in Gaza descended into chaos on Saturday with shots fired and a Red Crescent paramedic reporting five people killed, as almost six months of Israeli bombardment has left hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory in desperate need.
Second aid ship bound for Gaza leaves Cyprus port
A second vessel carrying aid to war-torn Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Saturday, an AFP correspondent reported, more than two weeks after the last shipment arrived by sea.
Somalia parliament approves parts of election overhaul plan
Somalia's parliament on Saturday unanimously approved proposals to overhaul the country's electoral system to reintroduce universal suffrage, a plan that has been criticised by some leading politicians.
Second ship with aid bound for Gaza leaves Cyprus port
A second vessel carrying aid to war-torn Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Saturday, an AFP correspondent said, more than two weeks after the last shipment arrived by sea.
Kremlin says Putin pained by Moscow attack, even if not visible
The Kremlin said Saturday that President Vladimir Putin was still pained by last week's massacre at a Moscow concert hall, even if this was not outwardly visible.
The sound and the fury: famed Brussels nightclub sees off noise complaints
For 30 years, the Brussels nightclub Fuse has stood as a temple to Europe's legions of electro-techno fans, a venue where the likes of Daft Punk and Aphex Twin set the concrete-walled dancefloor thumping.
Under shadow of 2023 riot, Lula plays down Brazil's '64 coup
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of Brazil's last military coup, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled events honoring its victims, seeking to show unity with the army after several officers were linked to an alleged plot to keep him from power.
Togo parliament to review contested constitution reform
Togo's leader Faure Gnassingbe has sent a controversial constitutional reform that would allow lawmakers to elect the president back to parliament for "a second reading", a government minister announced Friday.
Venezuela's Machado urges international pressure over elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Friday urged the international community to heap more pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government to allow her coalition's chosen candidate to take part in July elections.
Former S.Africa leader Zuma survives car crash, party accuses ANC
South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma survived a car accident overnight when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver, but his newly created opposition group accused the ruling ANC party of being involved in the incident.
Blackouts hit Ukraine regions after Russian air attack
Ukraine said Friday that it had imposed emergency blackouts on several regions after Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at its power stations overnight.
Russia says attack foiled in south of country
Russian officials said Friday they had arrested three people plotting an attack in the country's south, a week after the assault on a Moscow concert hall killed at least 144 people.
Polish govt moves to bypass president veto over emergency contraception
Poland's pro-EU coalition government on Friday sought to bypass a veto by conservative President Andrzej Duda in a tug-of-war over prescription-free emergency contraception, which the previous nationalist government reversed.
N.Ireland unionist leader resigns over reported sex offences
Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of Northern Ireland's main pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) and one of its best known politicians, resigned on Friday after police reportedly charged him over historical sex offences.
Russian court orders journalist in Navalny case detained
A Moscow court on Friday ordered a journalist who covered the trials of late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be held in pre-trial detention on "extremism" charges.
Blackouts hit three Ukrainian regions after Russian air attack
Ukraine said on Friday it had imposed emergency blackouts on three regions after Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at its power stations overnight.
Turkey's Erdogan to hold White House talks with Biden in May
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet with US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House on May 9, a Turkish official told AFP on Friday.