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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

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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.

Uzbekistan

Putin expresses condolences after death of Uzbek President Karimov

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his condolences following the death of Uzbekistan President Islam Karimov.

World News

Uzbek government confirms President Karimov has died

Uzbekistan’s government confirmed that President Islam Karimov has died and will be buried in Samarkand on September 3.

Venezuela

Maduro attempts to stave off slow political death in Venezuela

In Venezuela the trial of strength between Nicolás Maduro and his enemies has lasted eight months, ever since the opposition seized a parliamentary majority for the first time in 16…

Uzbekistan

Dead or alive: confusion over Uzbek President Islam Karimov's condition

While diplomatic sources have indicated that Uzbekistan’s longstanding president, Islam Karimov has died, Uzbek officials are yet to confirm the news.

Uzbekistan

Diplomatic sources claim Uzbek president Islam Karimov has died following a stroke

Diplomatic sources have said Uzbekistan’s president Islam Karimov has died following a stroke, though Uzbek officials have only said he is in a critical…

Venezuela

Venezuelans march to demand recall referendum

Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters have hit the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas to demand a recall referendum on President Nicolas Maduro’s…

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Bongo declared president-elect of Gabon with 49.80%, Ping polled 48.16%

Incumbent president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been declared winner of Gabon's presidential election after polling 49.80% of the votes while his main opponent, Jean Ping polled 48.23 %.