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FILE - In this April 24, 2019 file photo, mourners pray for fighters killed in airstrikes by warplanes of Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter's forces, in Tripoli, Libya. After years of assassinations, bombings and militia firefights, Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi finally feels safe again, but the city center lies in ruins, thousands remain displaced, and forces loyal to Hifter, who now controls eastern Libya, have cracked down on dissent. Benghazi offers a glimpse of what may befall the capital, Tripoli, where Hifter’s forces launched an offensive in April against rival militias loosely allied with a weak, U.N.-recognized government. (AP Photo/Hazem Ahmed, File) BENGHAZI, Libya – Authorities say the Libyan capital, which has been under attack by commander Khalifa Hifter's forces since last month, has seen its water supplies resume two days after gunmen shut the pipes down, depriving over 2 million residents of water. The Interior Ministry says the gunmen on Sunday … [Read more...] about Libyan capital, under siege, gets water back after 2 days

next Image 1 of 2 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures a heart symbol to supporters outside Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, May 20, 2109. Maduro is celebrating the anniversary of his disputed re-election amid a growing humanitarian crisis and political upheaval. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) prev Image 2 of 2 Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters outside Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, May 20, 2109. Maduro is celebrating the anniversary of his disputed re-election amid a growing humanitarian crisis and political upheaval. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos) CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday celebrated the anniversary of his disputed re-election amid a growing humanitarian crisis and political upheaval. Maduro tweeted that the May 20, 2018, election, was a "victory" for Venezuelans, though the opposition and many countries have derided … [Read more...] about Despite upheaval, Venezuela’s Maduro touts an anniversary

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... DEVELOPING... Story will be updated as new information can be verified. Updated 3 times AlertMe PARIS — The Eiffel Tower was evacuated and closed down Monday after a man scaled nearly to the top of the Paris monument and refused to come down for several hours. Members of a special firefighter climbing unit and police negotiators eventually persuaded the man to surrender, a Paris police official said. The official said the man was “under control and out of danger” Monday night. Managers said the tower would reopen Tuesday morning as usual and promised to reimburse people with reserved tickets whose visits were thwarted. Security agents spotted the man climbing up from the second floor in the early afternoon, triggering an operation to evacuate the 2,500 visitors on the … [Read more...] about Rescuers finally persuade Eiffel Tower climber to come down

next Image 1 of 2 Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, of the Austrian People's Party, OEVP, addresses the media during a news conference in Vienna, Austria, Monday, May 20, 2019. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has called for an early election after the resignation of his vice chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache from the Freedom Party spelled an end to his governing coalition. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber) prev Image 2 of 2 Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache (Austrian Freedom Party) addresses the media during press conference at the sport ministry in Vienna, Austria, Saturday, May 18, 2019. Strache says he is resigning after two German newspapers published footage of him apparently offering lucrative government contracts to a potential Russian benefactor. (AP Photo/Michael Gruber) VIENNA – The Latest on the video scandal that's rocked the Austrian government (all times local): 6:50 p.m. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says he wants to … [Read more...] about The Latest: Austria’s Kurz wants to fire interior minister

Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Asia Pacific Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Asia Pacific | The Choice in India: ‘Our Trump’ or a Messier Democracy Advertisement Supported by News Analysis ByJeffrey Gettleman May 20, 2019 NEW DELHI — In Hungary, Viktor Orban demonized immigrants and secured an expansion of his power. In Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan purged his enemies and won a new term. In Australia, Scott Morrison shrugged off calls for tougher carbon-emissions rules and was unexpectedly kept on as leader. And in India, where the world’s biggest parliamentary election appears to be boiling down to a binary choice — Yes or No on Prime Minister Narendra Modi — the electorate seems poised to bring back Mr. Modi, extending the wave of victories by right-wing populists around the world. India’s election finished on Sunday and the results are … [Read more...] about The Choice in India: ‘Our Trump’ or a Messier Democracy