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Iraq's young covet govt jobs in headache for economy
Decent salaries and stability are the hallmarks of a job in Iraq's civil service, an institution much coveted by young graduates, even as it starves the private sector and hobbles the economy. Unlike in the civil service, youngsters"can negotiate their salary", he says, expressing guarded optimism for the future. gde/tgg/hc/it
Veteran conservative faces reformer in Bulgaria polls
Bulgaria goes to the polls on Sunday for a fourth time in 18 months with experts predicting yet another fractured legislature. Polls show the 63-year-old's conservative party GERB will win the most votes on Sunday, but like in April last year, he may not be able to find partners to govern.
Bulgarians vote again, anxious about soaring prices
Bulgarians vote Sunday in their fourth general election in 18 months, anxious about soaring consumer prices and energy costs ahead of a winter overshadowed by the Ukraine war.
Bosnia heads to polls as ethnic tensions dominate vote
Bosnia will head to the polls Sunday to vote in general elections following a campaign season marked by threats of secession, political infighting, and fears of future turmoil as ethnic tensions in the country grow.
Brazil votes in Bolsonaro-Lula showdown
Brazil votes Sunday in a polarizing presidential election, with all eyes on whether front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can win in a single round -- and whether incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will accept the result.
Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy
Nicaragua found itself even more isolated on the international stage Saturday after saying it would deny entry to the ambassador appointed by Washington and then severing diplomatic ties with the Netherlands. Declared persona non grata on Friday, EU ambassador Bettina Muscheidt left Nicaragua Saturday on a commercial flight to France via Mexico City.
At least 127 dead after riot at Indonesia football match
At least 127 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, authorities said Sunday. "In the incident, 127 people died, two of whom are police officers.
Chad to further postpone transition to democracy
Chad on Saturday extended the transition period to democratic elections and agreed junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno could run on the ballot, despite international opposition. The international community had urged Deby not to extend the transition beyond 18 months, and not to run for president in the eventual elections.
Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife's nephews
President Joe Biden took the "painful decision" of greenlighting a prisoner swap Saturday with Caracas that freed seven Americans for two Venezuelans who are nephews of that country's first lady, a US official said. "The president made a tough decision, a painful decision, to offer something the Venezuelans have actively sought" in the months-long swap negotiations, the official added.
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