Image copyright Sunday Times/Gallo Images Image caption Herman Mashaba was mayor of Johannesburg for three years One of the most senior politicians in South Africa’s historically white main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) has resigned his post and quit the party over how it handles race. Herman Mashaba was mayor of Johannesburg for three years. The […]
Media caption“Canadians voted in favour of a progressive agenda” – Justin Trudeau’s victory speech Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has retained power in a narrow Canadian election win but he will now be prime minister of a minority government. The Liberals are projected to win 157 seats, 13 short of a majority, and will find it […]
Image copyright Getty Images US President Donald Trump has called the congressional impeachment investigation that may seek to remove him from office “a lynching”. In a tweet Mr Trump condemned the inquiry as “without due process or fairness or any legal rights”. Democrats may seek to impeach the Republican president by Christmas. A racially loaded […]
Image copyright Getty Images US President Donald Trump has called the congressional impeachment investigation that may seek to remove him from office “a lynching”. In a tweet Mr Trump condemned the inquiry as “without due process or fairness or any legal rights”. Democrats may seek to impeach the Republican president by Christmas. A racially loaded […]
Media caption“Canadians voted in favour of a progressive agenda” – Justin Trudeau’s victory speech Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party has retained power in a narrow Canadian election win but he will now be prime minister of a minority government. The Liberals are projected to win 157 seats, 13 short of a majority, and will find it […]
Image copyright Getty Images US President Donald Trump has called the congressional impeachment investigation that may seek to remove him from office “a lynching”. In a tweet Mr Trump condemned the inquiry as “without due process or fairness or any legal rights”. Democrats may seek to impeach the Republican president by Christmas. A racially loaded […]
Media captionViolence broke out in Bolivia as confusion over the results grew Violent protests have erupted in at least nine cities in Bolivia amid ongoing confusion about the result of Sunday’s presidential election. Suspicion arose among opponents of the incumbent, Evo Morales, after the quick count was surprisingly halted. His main rival, Carlos Mesa, said […]
Media captionViolence broke out in Bolivia as confusion over the results grew Violent protests have erupted in at least nine cities in Bolivia amid ongoing confusion about the result of Sunday’s presidential election. Suspicion arose among opponents of the incumbent, Evo Morales, after the quick count was surprisingly halted. His main rival, Carlos Mesa, said […]
Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako were unveiled on their respective thrones in an elaborate ceremony held in the Japanese capital Tokyo. After the emperor read out a formal proclamation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a congratulatory address, ending with shouts of “Banzai, banzai!”, which means “long live the emperor”. Read more: Japan’s emperor […]
Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako were unveiled on their respective thrones in an elaborate ceremony held in the Japanese capital Tokyo. After the emperor read out a formal proclamation, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivered a congratulatory address, ending with shouts of “Banzai, banzai!”, which means “long live the emperor”. Read more: Japan’s emperor […]
