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Venezuela's Maduro, opposition return to negotiation table
Venezuela's Maduro, opposition return to negotiation table
World
by  AFP

The government of Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan opposition are to restart political talks in Mexico on Saturday after a 15-month standoff, aiming to break a stalemate over what constitutes "free" elections. But the State Department insists that any easing would come only if the Maduro government moves in concrete steps toward holding free elections.

S.African parties protest parole for anti-apartheid hero's killer
S.African parties protest parole for anti-apartheid hero's killer
Africa
by  AFP

South Africa's ruling party protested outside a top court Saturday after it ordered the release of a Polish immigrant whose killing of an anti-apartheid hero in 1993 almost sparked civil conflict. On Saturday, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party and the South African Communist Party (SACP) -- both of which have ties to Hani -- led a gathering outside the court to protest the decision.

Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid
Argentina look to Messi to salvage World Cup bid
World
by  AFP

Argentina face a battle to stay alive at the World Cup on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and his teammates preparing to take on Mexico in a match they cannot afford to lose. The surprising Saudis have a chance to prove they are no flash in the pan when they face Poland and Robert Lewandowski, the prolific striker who is still looking for the first World Cup goal of his career.

DR Congo to hold next presidential polls in December 2023
DR Congo to hold next presidential polls in December 2023
Africa
by  AFP

The Democratic Republic of Congo will hold its next presidential polls on December 20, 2023, the country's electoral commission said Saturday. The electoral commission's president said "persisting insecurity in some parts of the territory" would be a challenge to holding a "free, democratic and transparent" vote.