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Venezuelan authorities arrest five police officials over fire, riots in police jail cell that killed 68 people

Venezuela arrested five state police officials for their alleged role in a riot and fire that killed 68 people in an overcrowded police station cell, the country’s public prosecutor said

Six months into presidency, Emmanuel Macron's ratings plummet after his push for reforming French labour law

In his first six months in power, Emmanuel Macron has chalked up one reform after another in a whirlwind that has nevertheless seen his poll numbers plummet.

Spanish govt begins special cabinet meeting to take direct control of Catalonia

The Spanish government on Saturday began a special cabinet meeting to approve measures to take direct control of the semi-autonomous region of Catalonia

Venezuela quells attack on military base as anti-government protests rage in country

Venezuelan authorities quelled an attack on a military base near the city of Valencia by soldiers and armed civilians on Sunday.

Venezuela unrest: President Nicolas Maduro's 27-year-old son joins disputed Assembly

Caracas: The 27-year-old son of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been confirmed as one of the 545 members of a new, all-powerful Assembly whose creation has sparked protests and international condemnation.

Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro's opponents to stage shutdown today as anti-govt protests continue

`Maduro's adversaries are to stage a two-day national strike from Wednesday in a final push to pressure him into abandoning a weekend election for a super-congress

French Presidential Election 2017: Emmanuel Macron camp says real victory will be in five years

President Emmanuel Macron's government promised to reshape France's political landscape as final results showed he had won the commanding parliamentary majority

Emmanuel Macron plans Cabinet reshuffle after parliamentary election win

French president Emmanuel Macron is poised to rearrange his Cabinet after his new centrist party swept parliamentary elections.

Mon dieu! Protests erupt across France against labour reforms

Fierce protests broke out on 11 May across France after the government forced through controversial labour reforms.

Francois Hollande's camp goes on offensive a year ahead of French polls

French President Francois Hollande's allies have launched a battle to burnish the image of the deeply unpopular leader, who some in the fractured left still see as their best hope for elections next year.