Biden-Trump rematch would be close, with RFK Jr a threat to Biden: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Biden-Trump rematch would be close, with RFK Jr a threat to Biden: Reuters/Ipsos poll

WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – A looming election rematch next year between U.S. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump would be closely fought, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found, with both candidates saddled with profound vulnerabilities that could cost them the White House. Biden, an 81-year-old Democrat, continues to be plagued by voters’ doubts … Read more

Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech

Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech

BUENOS AIRES, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Argentina libertarian economist Javier Milei took office on Sunday warning in his maiden speech that he had no alternative to a sharp, painful fiscal shock to fix the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, with inflation heading towards 200%. “There is no alternative to a shock adjustment,” he said … Read more

Venezuelan voters reject ICJ jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana

Venezuelan voters reject ICJ jurisdiction in dispute with Guyana

CARACAS/GEORGETOWN, Dec 3 (Reuters) – Voters in Venezuela rejected the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) jurisdiction over the country’s territorial dispute with Guyana and backed the creation of a new state in the potential oil-rich Esequibo region in a Sunday referendum. The court this week barred Venezuela from taking any action which would change the … Read more

Biden to target Republican Boebert as he talks wind energy in Colorado

Biden to target Republican Boebert as he talks wind energy in Colorado

[1/5]U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at CS Wind, the largest wind tower manufacturer in the world, in Pueblo, Colorado, U.S., November 29, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Acquire Licensing Rights DENVER, Nov 29 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will tout his economic and clean energy policies on Wednesday in Colorado while taking on right-wing Republican U.S. … Read more

Dutch election: Wilders’ far-right party set for gains

Dutch election: Wilders’ far-right party set for gains

Dutch will get first new PM in over a decade Polls indicate at least three parties still battle for top spot Talks to form coalition government usually take months Far-right, left, up in recent polls AMSTERDAM, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Voters in the Netherlands cast their ballots on Wednesday in a close election which opinion … Read more

Argentina markets buckle up for reopening after Milei election triumph

Argentina markets buckle up for reopening after Milei election triumph

Argentina domestic markets re-open after Monday bank holiday International bonds, US-listed stocks surged in post election rally U.S.-premarket indications point to more equities gains LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Investors were buckling up on Tuesday as Argentina’s local markets prepared to reopen after the weekend’s presidential election win of radical libertarian outsider Javier Milei. Argentina’s … Read more

China warns Argentina severing ties would be ‘serious mistake’

China warns Argentina severing ties would be ‘serious mistake’

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning attends a press conference in Beijing, China July 26, 2023. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights BEIJING, Nov 21 (Reuters) – China said on Tuesday it would be a “serious mistake” if Argentina were to cut ties, after the weekend presidential election victory in the South American country of … Read more

Argentina voting ends in nail-biter election with libertarian slight favorite

Argentina voting ends in nail-biter election with libertarian slight favorite

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 19 (Reuters) – Argentina was on tenterhooks on Sunday as voting ended in a tight presidential runoff, with two starkly different visions for the country’s future on offer and an electorate simmering with anger at triple-digit inflation and rising poverty. The election pits Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa, at the helm for … Read more

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in ‘insurrection’ but allows him on ballot

Colorado judge finds Trump engaged in ‘insurrection’ but allows him on ballot

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023. Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – A Colorado judge on Friday allowed Donald Trump to remain on the … Read more

Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat

Liberia President George Weah concedes election defeat

[1/3]Liberia’s opposition Unity Party Joseph Boakai waves to his supporters as holds his final campaign rally for the presidential elections in Monrovia, Liberia October 7, 2023. Reuters/Carielle Doe/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Boakai ahead by 28,000 votes Supporters celebrate his likely victory Final results still expected MONROVIA, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Liberia President George Weah … Read more