A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents.
Tag: Politics and Government
For Opponents Hiding from Venezuelan Government, No Food, Water or Power
Six leading opposition activists and advisers have taken refuge at the Argentine diplomatic residence for eight months. Now, the police are cutting off basic services.
Prince Johnson, 72, Warlord Who Executed Liberia’s President, Dies
A rebel leader in Liberia’s civil wars, he was accused of numerous atrocities. The most notorious was the videotaped mutilation and killing of President Samuel Doe.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to Stay as Caretaker for Now. What Happens Next?
Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday. President Emmanuel Macron will choose a replacement, though when that will happen is unclear.
For Macron, Notre-Dame’s Reopening Offers Respite From Political Crisis
The 860-year-old cathedral has been repaired in a time frame many thought impossible. But rather than basking in success, President Emmanuel Macron is mired in political crisis.
South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.
France’s Prime Minister Michel Barnier Loses No-Confidence Vote
Prime Minister Michel Barnier will most likely remain as a caretaker until a replacement is named. But the vote could create a wider opening for the far right.
Georgia Tumbles Deeper Into Crisis as Government Detains Opposition Figures
In a sign of a widening crackdown, security agents have searched the offices and homes of prominent activists and opposition leaders who are furious about the government’s position on Europe.
Zelensky Offers $24 One-Off Payment to Win Over War-Weary Ukrainians
Citizens will be entitled to a $24 one-off payment this winter, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced, in a move apparently intended to soften the blow of a tax rise to help fund the war effort.
Why South Korea’s Leader, Desperate and Frustrated, Made a Fateful Decision
A day after he declared — and then withdrew — martial law, President Yoon Suk Yeol was politically isolated as observers pondered his future in leadership.