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Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister amid US trade war
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor becomes 24th PM and expected to call election soon Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. Less than a week ago, Carney…
Mozambique Is at a Crossroads as a New President Is Sworn In
Unrest in Mozambique Unrest in Mozambique Unrest in Mozambique Daniel Chapo was sworn in at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has led the country for 50 years and was accused of rigging the election. Daniel Chapo was sworn in at a time of widespread anger directed at his party, Frelimo, which has…
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged election theft
President, who has led country in an increasingly repressive direction since 2013, has failed to provide proof he won vote Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has been sworn in for a third term despite domestic outrage and a chorus of international condemnation at his alleged theft of last year’s election. “This is a great victory…