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Flavio Bolsonaro: right-wing heir falls from presidential hopeful to exile

Just days ago, Flavio Bolsonaro was riding high, convinced he would be Brazil's next president and follow in the footsteps of his far-right father, Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro flees Brazil for US after election defeat: AFP

Brazil's defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro arrived in Florida by private plane Wednesday, AFP witnessed, after defying a court order that banned him from leaving his country.

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UN says majority of migrant deaths in 10 years from drowning

Drowning has been the biggest cause of recorded migrant deaths over the past 10 years, the UN's migration agency said Tuesday, with victim numbers topping 36,000.

Hamas urges end to Gaza airdrops after deaths, more aid trucks

Hamas on Tuesday urged foreign nations to stop parachuting aid into war-torn Gaza after officials and humanitarians said 18 people died trying to reach food packages in the starving north.

Mourners mark 40 days since Putin foe Navalny's death

Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny's parents and other mourners laid flowers at his grave Tuesday to mark 40 days since his death in an Arctic prison, an important Orthodox Christian rite.

UK court delays decision on Assange's last-ditch extradition appeal bid

Two UK judges on Tuesday delayed a decision on whether to grant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a last-ditch appeal against extradition to the United States, giving Washington three weeks to provide "assurances" in the case.

Former Chavez rival registers to challenge Maduro in Venezuela polls

Venezuelan opposition figure Manuel Rosales registered to challenge President Nicolas Maduro in July's elections, after the main opposition coalition said it was prevented from nominating its candidate by the midnight deadline.

Two Moscow attack suspects travelled 'freely' because no arrest warrant: Turkish official

A Turkish security official on Tuesday said two of the Moscow concert hall attack suspects travelled "freely" to Russia as no arrest warrants were issued against them.

Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates, seeks China deal

Sri Lanka's central bank cut interest rates Tuesday as the prime minister visited China seeking a debt restructuring deal crucial to maintaining an IMF bailout.

Venezuela's Maduro files election candidacy, opposition coalition blocked

Venezuela's main opposition coalition said it was prevented from registering its presidential candidate to run against President Nicolas Maduro in July, after he made his re-election bid official.

Christians in India fearful as election looms

Church walls crumble in India's Kandhamal district, where brutal attacks on Christians 16 years ago means many survivors still worry about their minority's place in a Hindu-majority nation.

Assange to learn fate of latest extradition appeal bid

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn Tuesday if he can mount a likely final UK challenge against extradition to the United States to stand trial for publishing secret military and diplomatic files.

Togo lawmakers adopt new constitution

Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country.

US promises strong Guatemala ties as Arevalo visits White House

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo was welcomed on Monday at the White House, where he won pledges of strong bilateral ties and backing for his anti-corruption campaign.

Facing probe, Bolsonaro spent two nights at Hungarian embassy

Jair Bolsonaro was "hosted" for two days last month at the Hungarian embassy in Brasilia, lawyers for the Brazilian ex-president said Monday, denying he had been seeking refuge from pressing legal probes.

UK says China targeted 'democratic institutions' in cyber campaign

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-backed groups of targeting "democratic institutions and parliamentarians" in two "malicious" cyber campaigns, unveiling sanctions and summoning China's ambassador.

Haiti leaders struggle to find transition consensus as crisis broils

Efforts to set up a transitional government and fill a power vacuum in violence-wracked Haiti foundered Monday as delegates squabbled over choosing a leader and death threats caused one member to quit over the weekend.

What will change with Bassirou Diomaye Faye at Senegal helm?

At the age of 44, Bassirou Diomaye Faye is to become Senegal's fifth and also youngest president after the opposition candidate's main rival Amadou Ba conceded defeat after Sunday's first round vote.

Smiling through tears: Hostage families lead Jerusalem Purim parade

It was meant to be a day of revelry and high jinks for Jews, but Jerusalem's Purim parade Monday struck a more sombre note, with some relatives of hostages held in Gaza even trying to stop it.

Venezuela's Maduro files election candidacy, opposition blocked

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday officially registered his candidacy in July elections, while the opposition remained blocked from signing up its aspirant with just hours until the clock runs out.

Putin says 'Islamists' behind Moscow attack, links them to Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Monday acknowledged for the first time that "radical Islamists" were behind last week's attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, but suggested they were linked to Ukraine somehow.

Disagreements among Haiti leaders hamper govt transition

Disagreements among delegates over who should head Haiti's transitional council are stalling the body's official formation, a representative told AFP Monday, while over the weekend one member quit amid death threats.

Senegal anti-establishment candidate wins presidency

Anti-establishment candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was set Monday to become the youngest president in Senegal's history after his rival conceded the race, triggering a political earthquake in the West African nation.

Trump 'hush money' trial set for April 15, bond amount slashed

Donald Trump's legal battles pinballed from victory to defeat Monday as he was offered a lifeline in his struggle to stave off a half billion dollar fraud judgement while a New York judge rejected efforts to delay a separate criminal trial.

UK blames China for 'malicious' cyber attacks

The UK on Monday accused Beijing-linked organisations of orchestrating two "malicious" cyber campaigns, calling in China's ambassador to protest and sanctioning those it branded responsible.

Moscow attack puts spotlight on IS threat to western Europe

Friday's attack on a Moscow concert hall is exacerbating worries that similar acts could hit targets in western Europe which is hosting exceptionally high-profile sports events this summer, analysts say.

Last shot for Venezuela opposition to register presidential candidate

Venezuela's embattled opposition faces a last-ditch bid to register a candidate for July's presidential election on Monday, after accusing President Nicolas Maduro's government of blocking yet another aspirant.

Seeking to limit criticism, Putin refuses to blame IS

Russian President Vladimir Putin is refusing to blame the Islamic State (IS) for the Moscow attack despite a claim by the extremist group, instead insinuating a link to Ukraine in an apparent bid to limit the responsibility of the Russian security services.

Ten wounded in Russian missile attack on Kyiv

Ten people including a teenage girl were wounded Monday after Ukrainian air defence systems downed two Russian missiles over the capital, sending metal debris crashing to the ground.

Trump wins lifeline in fraud case after court slashes crippling bond demand

Donald Trump was thrown a huge lifeline Monday when an appeals court slashed what could have been a crippling demand for a nearly half-billion-dollar bond payment and also gave him 10 more days to pay.

UN Secu Council for first time demands Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.

Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye steps into presidential spotlight

From a Dakar prison to the presidency, Senegal's anti-establishment Bassirou Diomaye Faye embodies the winning charisma of his mentor and opposition figurehead Ousmane Sonko, who endorsed him as his replacement.

Moscow attack raise fresh concerns for Paris Olympics

The attack on a Moscow concert hall that killed more than 130 people has raised fresh security fears for the Paris Olympics, leading France's interior minister to promise Monday that police and intelligence services would be "ready".

UN Security Council for first time demands Gaza ceasefire as US abstains

After more than five months of war, the UN Security Council for the first time Monday demanded an immediate ceasefire after the United States, Israel's ally which vetoed previous drafts, abstained.

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