Russian Lavrov visits his South African ally amid Western rivalry

Russian Lavrov visits his South African ally amid Western rivalry

PRETORIA, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov traveled to South Africa on Monday for talks with one of his country’s key allies on a continent divided by the invasion of Ukraine and Western attempts to isolate Moscow. Lavrov met his South African counterpart, Naledi Pandor, after flying out earlier in the day … Read more

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu’s justice plans

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrate against Netanyahu’s justice plans

TEL AVIV, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Israelis joined protests on Saturday against the judicial reform plans of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government which protesters say will threaten ministers’ democratic checks and balances by courts. The plans, which the government says are necessary to curb the overreach of activist judges, have … Read more

Thousands of people join a right-wing rally against the Spanish government

Thousands of people join a right-wing rally against the Spanish government

MADRID, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Thousands gathered in central Madrid on Saturday to protest against the socialist government and accuse it of undermining the constitution, at a rally backed by right-wing parties. Demonstrators gathered in the Plaza de Cibeles in front of City Hall, waved Spanish flags, called on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to resign … Read more