As militarists are voted out in Kosovo, is there a chance for peace?
The party of incumbent prime minister Ramush Haradinaj lost to the center-left Levizja Vetevendosje (Movement for Self-Determination) and the Democratic League of Kosovo
Evo Morales denounced that a coup process is underway in Bolivia
The reaction from the right-wing following Sunday’s elections has been to reject the results and call for violent mobilizations
Nigerian government and labor unions conclude agreement on wage hikes for civil servants
The agreement over the wage hike averted a major strike which was originally scheduled for October 16. The workers were represented by the the Nigerian Labor Congress, the Nigeria Union of Civil Service and the Trade Union Congress
Turkey halts offensive in northeast Syria after deal with Russia
As per the Russia-Turkey agreement, Russian and Turkish forces will jointly patrol the 120-km region between Ras al-Ain and Tal Abyad while Kurdish YPG units will move 30 km away from the border
Palestinians protest storming of Al-Aqsa mosque compound by extremist Jewish settlers
In the past week, thousands of extremist Jewish settlers repeatedly stormed the Al Aqsa mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, performed rituals and shouted slogans calling for the demolition of the mosque
Evo Morales maintains lead while vote counting continues
Though the vote counting has not finished, the Bolivian right has already declared that a run-off is inevitable and any other result would be considered fraud
Benny Gantz will struggle to form a government in Israel
Gantz, the leader of the Blue and White party, has 28 days to try to obtain the support of 61 legislators. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted defeat in this endeavor on Monday
Westminster court denies Assange’s request to postpone extradition proceedings
Assange’s lawyers sought a delay in proceedings on a US extradition request, citing new developments in the case. The judge, however, refused and said the hearing would begin on February 25, 2020