Polling stations closed and the counting of votes began Thursday in Madagascar in a presidential election that was boycotted by the majority of candidates following weeks of unrest and court battles. A low voter turnout marked the election, as many people appeared to heed a call by a collective of …
Read More »Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists
The world-renowned Eiffel Tower in Paris shut its doors on locals and international tourists on Thursday amid a nationwide strike. As crowds of protesters marched from Place d’Italie toward the Eiffel Tower, the tower’s management announced in a statement that the landmark was closed to visitors due to the strike, …
Read More »Indonesia responds to Olympic consequences for barring Israeli gymnasts from world championships
Indonesian Minister of Sport Erick Thohir has responded to the recent global backlash and the consequences of denying visas to the Israeli national gymnastics team for the world championships in Jakarta. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended this week that no international sporting events be held in Indonesia, adding it …
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