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Milos Zeman and Vladimir Putin
Czech President pushes to strengthen business ties in talks with Vladimir Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet in Sochi today with his counterpart from…

Thailand economic growth
Thailand’s economy posts strong growth in three months to September

The latest report card for the Thai economy is due out today. It is expected…

Keystone XL pipeline
Final Keystone XL pipeline permit decision expected on Monday

Today, the Nebraska Public Service Commission will announce whether it will allow construction of the…

Kenyan supporter protests in Nairobi
Kenyan Supreme Court to decide on legality of presidential election rerun

Today, Kenya’s Supreme Court will rule on the validity of last month’s rerun presidential election,…

Kenyan supporter protests in Nairobi
Monday, November 20

DEMOCRACY ON THE LINE Kenyan Supreme Court decision amid protests Today, Kenya’s Supreme Court will…

Nawaz Sharif to hold rally in Abbattobad
Ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif to rally support in Abbottabad

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, will rally his supporters in Abbottabad today.…

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir attends the preparatory meeting of Arab Foreign ministers of the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea
Saudi Arabia calls emergency Arab League session to discuss Iranian influence

At the instigation of Saudi Arabia, the Arab League will meet in Egypt today to…

Sebastian Pinera Chile election
Sebastian Pinera expected to return to the Chilean presidency after brief hiatus

Today, voters in Chile will elect a new president to succeed outgoing leader Michelle Bachelet.…

Sebastian Pinera Chile election
Sunday, November 19

A FAMILIAR FACE Chileans vote but little doubt about the result Today, voters in Chile…

An armed soldier patrols a street in Harare, Zimbabwe. The army said Wednesday it has President Robert Mugabe and his wife in custody and is securing offices and patrolling the capital's streets following a night of unrest that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster.
Zimbabwe’s military ousts President Mugabe: what next?

President Mugabe has lost his near four-decade hold on power. How will the crisis play out?