Coup
Myanmar to free over 6,000 prisoners in Independence Day amnesty amid general election
The junta also reduced sentences by one-sixth nationwide, excluding those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, terrorism, corruption, and arms- or drug-related offenses.
Former Brazilian president Bolsonaro confirms son's presidential pre-candidacy in official letter
Benin soldiers announce coup, gov't says plot is under control
Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
Israelis stuck in Peru amid demonstrations and protests blocking airports
Demonstrations and political violence have been ongoing in the Latin American country since the arrest of president Pedro Castillo.
Germany to tighten gun laws after suspected coup plot
Prosecutors allege that many of the suspects were members of the "Reichsbuerger" (Citizens of the Reich) movement, which does not believe in the existence of the modern German state.
German lawmakers want security review after failed coup plot
Sebastian Hartmann: "The Bundestag should also review its security concept. Personally, I feel safe, but my confidence is not boundless."
Burkina Faso army captain announces overthrow of military government
The constitution has been suspended and the transitional charter dissolved, borders are closed indefinitely and all political and civil society activities are suspended.
Turkey to reinforce military presence in northern Cyprus - Erdogan
Turkish Preisdent Tayyip Erdogan plans to step up military presence in northern Cyprus following US actions lifting trade restrictions on the nation.
Chaos, violence in Baghdad is part of the Iraqi tragedy - analysis
Iraq lurched into crisis again, as it does every month, with endless crises and tragedies in Baghdad which can only help Iran.
Is Iraq really on the verge of a coup? - analysis
Iraq’s overall trajectory is not toward a coup, but toward more weakening of the center – and there is no recipe to strengthen and stabilize the country.
Myanmar executes four democracy activists after decades of no death penalty
Myanmar's military junta said today that it had executed four democracy activists accused of helping to carry out "terror acts" in the country, causing an uproar.
Sri Lankans storm prime minister's office, demanding he quit as well
Sri Lanka president tells parliament speaker he will resign on Wednesday * Protesters storm President's and PM's homes * PM also declared a state of emergency
Will Vladimir Putin be ousted?
Conditions for Russian President Vladimir Putin's removal are piling by the day.
