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Will China Bail Out Venezuela? Maduro Heads to Beijing
Venezuela has become increasingly reliant on Chinese oil-for-loans deals as its economy spirals downward.
Theresa May Could Face Party Coup Amid Succession Talks
Up to 50 of pro-Brexit members of Parliament reportedly met Tuesday night to discuss plans for a battle over leadership.
Philippines Duterte Claims Defeat of Military Coup
The president said the coup was planned by rogue elements within the military, communist rebels and opposing political parties.
Trump Admin Met to Plan Coup Of Venezuelan President
Under Maduro's authoritarian regime, Venezuelans have faced an economic crisis and high crime rates as people continue to protest.
75 Death Sentences Confirmed as Egypt Rules on Protests
The verdicts for 700 people who took part in the 2013 protests were passed down by a Cairo criminal court.
Robert Mugabe Criticizes Pension, Wants $10 Million
The deposed leader said he has been given $467,000 and two houses, which he claims is not enough.
Turkey's State of Emergency Ends After Two Years
Opposition politicians have criticized the legislative proposal as an extension of the emergency state.
Turkish Repression Remains Two Years After Coup Attempt
The government has arrested at least 160,000 people, dismissed 152,000 civil servants and purged the judiciary since the coup attempt.
Five Years Post-coup, Egypt's Opposition Is Silenced
A crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood has been shockingly successful, and now Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is turning to his remaining critics.
Where's Mohammed bin Salman? Not Dead, Saudis Say
Iranian media has speculated that the crown prince was killed in a coup attempt last month.
Gunfire Erupts Near Saudi Arabia Royal Palace
Photos and videos show what appears to be gunfire near the royal palace in Riyadh.
American Pastor Begins Terrorism Trial in Turkey
Andrew Brunson could face 35 years in jail if convicted.
Turkey Moves to Strengthen Blocks on Online Broadcasts
The new law is again stoking fears of new restrictions on freedom of expression.
Has Putin Set Up Military Clash Between US and Turkey?
An outbreak of hostilities would drive a stake directly into the heart of NATO.
In Turkey Erdoğan Mounts Christmas Purge of Journalists
There are now more journalists imprisoned in Turkey than in any other country in the world.
Trump Could Use Military to Launch Coup, Warns Lawyer
"Our democracy is in danger" if Trump keeps trying to end the FBI investigation led by Robert Mueller, says former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter.
What Is a Coup? Fox News Claims FBI Bias
On his segment "Watters' World," Fox News host Jesse Watters suggested that Mueller's investigation into Trump's campaign has been "crooked from the jump."
Why Is Erdogan Tricking NATO Into an Apology?
Erdogan manufactured a crisis the Norwegians were blamed for.
Erdogan Is Throwing Turkey's Journalists Into Jail
Fifteen universities, 1,000 schools, 28 TV channels, 66 newspapers, 19 magazines, 36 radio stations, 26 publishing houses, and five news agencies have been shut.
What is a Coup? Robert Mugabe 'Safe and Sound'
The military took over the state broadcaster amid reports of gunfire and explosions rock the capital Harare.
Zimbabwe Army Chief Says He'll 'Step In' to Stop Purge
General Constantino Chiwenga warned of military intervention to back independence figures after President Robert Mugabe purged his prominent second-in-command.
Why Has Trump Stopped Turks From Coming to America?
The latest visa move targets a key NATO ally and undermines an already tense relationship.
Erdogan Must Free US Pastor From a Turkish Prison Now
Erdogan is holding Brunson hostage in hopes the US will turn over a Muslim cleric living in Pennsylvania.
Russia Warns Trump 'Establishment' Aims to Oust Him
Dmitry Medvedev, constitutionally Russia's second most powerful official, accused Trump of giving power to Congress "in the most humiliating way."
Iran Blasts U.S. 'Dreams' of Another Regime Change
More than 64 years after the CIA helped overthrow Iran's democratically elected government, the country reacted to recent U.S. comments on regime change.
New Lesotho Prime Minister's Wife Shot Dead: Police
Lipolelo Thabane, 58, was traveling home with a friend when both women were shot by an unknown assailant in the town of Masana.
Why Has Erdogan Filed a Criminal Complaint Against Me?
Did I write about his corruption? Yes. Did I write about his crackdown on political dissent? Yes.
EU Nations to Block Turkey From Hosting Nato Summit
After many fallouts between Turkey and its European allies, 18 EU nations and Canada are reportedly vetoing plans to host NATO's next summit in Istanbul.
Erdogan's Bodyguards Clash With Protesters in D.C.
Police said that nine people were injured and one is in a critical condition.
Wikipedia Appeals to Top Turkish Court Over Access Ban
The ban came after two site entries accused Turkey of links to Islamist militant groups.