Politicians

Who is the former president of Brazil who was just released from prison?

After 18 months in prison, Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to bring the country back to the left.

Brazil top court's ruling could free ex-President Da Silva

The court decided in a 6-5 vote that a person can be imprisoned only after all appeals to higher courts have been exhausted. It's a ruling that can work in favour of the former president.

EU's Donald Tusk says he does not plan to run for president of Poland

European Union leader Donald Tusk announced that he won't run to be the president of his native Poland, saying he carries too much "baggage" from his time as prime minister.

What's behind the massive protests in Chile?

The Chilean government's treatment of protesters is reviving painful memories of the brutal dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.

Chile military to investigate allegations of rights violations in riots

General in charge of security in Chile's capital city says he is aware of videos circulating on social media suggesting brutality by police or the military in dealing with protesters and vandals.

Exclusive: 'He will be indicted, and Netanyahu is finished' - Ehud Olmert

The former Israeli prime minister believes that a government without Benjamin Netanyahu will be less provocative and an ‘improvement’ for Palestinian-Israeli relations. He also thinks leaving the Iran nuclear deal was a mistake.

Lam says Chinese military could step in if uprising gets bad

Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says seeking Chinese intervention was provided for under city's constitution but that she cannot reveal under what circumstances she will do so.

Trump says Biden was subject of Ukraine call

US President Donald Trump confirmed he did discuss former vice president Joe Biden and corruption allegations in a phone call with Ukraine's leader.

Trump, Biden spar over Ukraine after whistleblower complaint

US Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden, said he never spoke to his son about overseas business dealings and that President Trump "deserves to be investigated."

Japan's Abe drafts rising star Koizumi, allies in broad cabinet reshuffle

The spectacular appointment as environment minister of the telegenic Shinjiro Koizumi, the 38-year-old son of much-loved former PM Junichiro Koizumi, set tongues wagging in Tokyo political classes as the Abe era draws to a close.

Mexican expressionist artist Francisco Toledo dies aged 79

Francisco Toledo, who shook up the 1960s Mexican art scene with his fresh approach to painting, sculpting, printing, tapestry weaving and preserving the cultural heritage that inspired him, has died at the age of 79.

Bernie Sanders' statement on Kashmir is a welcome ray of hope

A potential Bernie Sanders presidency could do wonders for race relations in the US and for its role in mediating conflicts globally.