A journalist critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government and its nationalist allies was hospitalized after being attacked outside his home.
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Duterte Allies Appear to Have Won Philippine Senate Seats
President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies appeared to have overwhelming leads in elections for the Philippine Senate, one of the opposition’s last bulwarks.
Iranian Media Say Reformist Magazine Closed by Authorities
Iranian authorities shut down a reformist magazine that had urged negotiations with the United States, local media reported Sunday.
Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges
The lead-up to the May 22 official announcement of the results of the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections has been colored by disbelief.
Merkel’s Preferred Successor Says Won’t Seek Post Before 2021
Chancellor Merkel’s preferred successor, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, said Sunday that she would not seek the top job before Merkel’s term ends in 2021.
Ugandan Media Reassigning Journalists for Opposition Coverage
Dozen Ugandan media outlets says they will reassign senior journalists in response to government complaints over coverage of Bobi Wine.
Albania Anti-Government Protesters Keep Up Heat
Albania’s center-right opposition has called for further protests to bring about resignation of left-wing government and force parliamentary elections.
Malaysia’s New Government Survives Tough First Year
Mahathir took office as Malaysia’s new prime minister and assumed the helm of a government under the Barisan Nasional coalition since independence .
Protests Greet Cameroon’s PM in Restive English-Speaking Regions
Cameroonian PM Dion Ngute visited the crisis-prone English-speaking region, prompting protests from 200 women who demanded an end to the violence there.
Ugandan Legislator-Singer Vows to Continue Protest in Music
The Ugandan singer and legislator known as Bobi Wine has vowed to continue using music to denounce longtime President Yoweri Museveni.