US defence secretary compares Bolivia protests to government ‘overthrow’
The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.

The Trump administration has supported Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz after his electoral victory over left-wing MAS.







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Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.

Kuwait’s defence ministry has labelled an attack on the country’s international airport as ‘heinous Iranian aggression’.
US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington’s position on Israel’s nuclear programme.
US president acknowledges he had harsh words for Netanyahu over Lebanon attacks but says he ‘likes’ the Israeli leader.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump’s latest appointee.
California, Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota held key primaries on Tuesday.
Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.

A colossal 400-kilogram flag was draped over Rome’s Colosseum as Italy marked the 80th anniversary of its republic.
The electoral mission described the first round of voting in Colombia’s presidential race as ‘a lesson in democracy’.
Analysts say ‘strategic leaks’ aim to influence public perceptions amid diplomatic impasse in US-Israel war on Iran.