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Venezuela's opposition demands 2016 recall vote despite ruling

In Venezuela, the opposition has vowed nationwide rallies next month in a bid to force an immediate recall referendum on President Nicolas Maduro’s rule this…

United Kingdom

UK: Jeremy Corbyn re-elected as opposition Labour Party leader

Jeremy Corbyn has been comfortably re-elected leader of the UK opposition Labour Party.

Germany

On a high - The rise of Germany's populist AfD party

A new poll suggests Germany’s anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party – or AfD – is winning more support than ever before.

Venezuela

Venezuela: Opposition defiant despite setback in Maduro referendum push

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are keeping up the pressure for a referendum that could force him from office this year, despite electoral authorities ruling out any such vote until e

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Venezuela

No referendum until 2017 says Venezuelan election board

Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro are dealt a blow as the election board decides no recall referendum will take place before the end of the year.

Bahamas

Former EU commissioner Neelie Kroes fails to declare directorship of offshore firm

A fresh leak of tax haven data has named former European commissioner Neelie Kroes as having failed to declare her directorship of an offshore firm in the Bahamas while in…

Germany

German SPD back CETA deal

Germany’s Social Democrats have finally given their backing to a trade deal between the EU and Canada.

Hungary

Flash mobs in Budapest one year after migrant fence went up

One year after a fence went up on the Hungarian-Serbian border to stop the flow of migrants, flash mobs have turned out in Budapest.

Venezuela

Venezuela: opposition push for speedier recall referendum

In Venezuela, further protests have been held against President Nicolas Maduro’s rule, though far smaller than the huge opposition march seen earlier this month.

United Kingdom

UKIP elects Diane James as leader

Britain’s UK Independence party, which played a major role in the country’s recent vote to leave the EU, has elected a new leader.

United Kingdom

Diane James elected as new leader of UKIP party

Britain’s anti-European Union UK Independence Party elected deputy chairwoman Diane James its new leader to replace Brexit talisman Nigel Farage who stepped down after helping to win the referendum on

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: EU's Juncker to outline policy priorities

This is the Brief from Brussels, a roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

Romania

EU needs to focus on areas its citizens care about, says Romanian PM

The EU should concentrate on issues like security and the economy as it seeks to restore the trust of its citizens, Romanian prime minister Dacian Ciolos said.

Libya

Haftar's oil blitz could fatally undermine Libyan government

The internationally-recognised Libyan government’s loss of key oil facilities to forces loyal to the eastern administration and General Kalifa Haftar is a potentially serious blow that could starve Tr

Italy

Mayhem mounts for Rome's new mayor after losing another top aide

She is the first woman to run Rome, but Virginia Raggi’s political problems – just like the city’s rubbish – appear to be mounting by the day.

Croatia

Croatia prepares to vote in snap election to break stalemate

Croatia votes this weekend in an early general election – the second in less than a year as the EU’s newest country grapples with a political crisis that has revived divisions from the 1990s Balkan…

Venezuela

Venezuela: rival rallies face off over Maduro's future

In Venezuela, there’ve been fresh protests for and against President Nicolas Maduro as the country’s economic crisis deepens.

Ukraine

Poroshenko warns Ukraine parliament wind of change may blow friends off-course

Ukraine’s parliament has resumed business after the summer break, and gathered to hear some warnings from President Poroshenko.

World News

Putin offers support and comfort in Samarkand

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Uzbekistan for his first visit since the death of longtime President Islam Karimov.

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Philippines says Duterte 'regrets' Obama insult

The Philippines says President Rodrigo Duterte regrets insulting Barack Obama.