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Brazilians march in 'defense of democracy'
Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of Sao Paulo Thursday in "defense of democracy" after President Jair Bolsonaro's sustained attacks on democratic institutions, weeks ahead of elections. At the university gathering, a video was shown of Brazilian artists reading out of a petition "in defense of the democratic state of law."
Calm returns to S.Leone as protest death toll rises
Calm returned to Sierra Leone Thursday a day after an economic protest spiralled into violence the authorities said killed four police officers, and a hospital source said claimed the lives of six protestors.
Ethiopia govt in 'direct engagements' with Tigray rebels: AU
The Ethiopian government and Tigrayan rebels have had "direct engagements", the African Union said in a statement made public on Thursday, in the first official confirmation of such contacts between the two warring sides.
Iraq to provide Lebanon with fuel for another year: Lebanon PM
Iraq has agreed to renew a one-year deal to provide Lebanon with fuel for its power plants in exchange for in-kind services, Lebanon's Prime Minister said in a statement Thursday. For the past year, Lebanon's power plants have depended on the deal with Iraq to produce one to two hours of electricity per day.
Sixth probe opened into Peruvian president after relative detained
Peruvian prosecutors have opened a sixth criminal investigation into President Pedro Castillo for alleged corruption involving government tenders, officials said Thursday. The group is accused of participating in a network of corruption and money laundering that prosecutors allege was headed by the Peruvian president.
Second firefighter dies after Cuban fuel depot blaze
Cuban authorities said Thursday a second firefighter has died battling a days-long blaze at a fuel depot that has also left nearly three dozen people missing or injured. Four of the eight tanks at the depot -- each with the capacity to hold 50 million liters (13.2 million gallons) of fuel -- collapsed during the blaze that injured more than 100 people. cb/lp/ad/bc/mlm
France gets help from EU neighbours as wildfires rage
Firefighting teams and equipment from six EU nations started to arrive in France on Thursday to help battle a spate of wildfires, including a fierce blaze in the parched southwest that has forced thousands to evacuate. The European Commission said four firefighting planes would be sent to France from Greece and Sweden, as well as teams from Austria, Germany, Poland and Romania.
US gas prices fall below $4 for first time since March
It's not too late for a road trip: The US average price of gasoline at the pump has finally fallen below $4.00 a gallon, providing a bit of relief for Americans struck by massive inflation at almost every turn. Falling global oil prices in recent weeks, however, caused that average to fall to $3.99 Thursday -- the first time below $4.00 since early March.
Sri Lankan ex-leader arrives in Bangkok after fleeing protests
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday arrived in Bangkok after his visa ran out following a month-long stint in Singapore where he had taken refuge from protesters at home. Sri Lankans arriving in Singapore normally receive a 30-day visa, but authorities said they had initially given Rajapaksa only two weeks and later extended the visa by another two weeks.
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