Explainer: What you need to know about Argentina’s presidential election run-off

Explainer: What you need to know about Argentina’s presidential election run-off

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Argentina will vote in a run-off presidential election on Sunday, with Peronist Economy Minister Sergio Massa taking on libertarian outsider Javier Milei to determine the future of the region’s second largest economy. Massa or Milei will replace outgoing center-left President Alberto Fernandez, also of the Peronist movement founded by …

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New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

New Delhi plans to make rain to tackle ‘hazardous’ smog

NEW DELHI, Nov 8 (Reuters) – New Delhi plans for the first time to make rain to try improve air quality in the city, which is the world’s most polluted capital and has been gripped by smog for a week. The city has already shut all schools, stopped construction activities, and said it will impose …

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Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Gabon officers declare military coup, President Ali Bongo detained

Bongo’s family have ruled for 56 years Junta names General Brice Oligui Nguema as leader From house arrest, Bongo appeals for support France, with troops in Gabon, condemns coup LIBREVILLE, Aug 30 (Reuters) – Military officers in oil-producing Gabon said they had seized power on Wednesday, placing President Ali Bongo under house arrest and naming …

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