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President Erdogan says he's back in charge after coup attempt
Thousands of soldiers have been arrested, at least 265 people are dead, and president Erdogan said the military plotters will "pay the highest price."
Turkey Throttled Social Media During Coup In ‘Evolution’ of Internet Censorship
Turkey has a new approach to censorship.
Venezuela’s Falling Apart and the President Is Sending Troops to ‘Protect’ the People
Activists say an anti-crime effort called the Operation to Liberate and Protect the People is actually a measure designed to prevent a social uprising in the face of an economic crisis so deep the sick are dying for want of basic care.
Gambians Push for Change With Unprecedented Protests Ahead of Presidential Elections
The demonstrations kicked off this month in an effort to push for electoral reforms as the small West African country prepares to head to the polls this year, with President Yahya Jammeh up for reelection after more than 21 years in power.
Undermining Boom: Tony Abbott on the Comeback Trail
Like so many of his promises, his "no sniping" pledge was an indicator that he was about to do the exact opposite.
Angola Accuses Rapper and 14 Other Activists of Trying to Overthrow the Government
The case has elicited international outcry from politicians and activists around the world against a government that appears determined to stifle dissent within the southern African nation.
Egypt Bans a Businessman, a Belly Dancer, and 'Drug Users' From Upcoming Elections
Parliamentary elections have been repeatedly delayed, and Egypt’s few remaining serious political parties are struggling to get organize before next week’s elections.
Bolivian President Evo Morales Wants Fourth Crack at the Job
Bolivian legislators approve a reform that could open the way for Morales to run for a fourth term in 2019, if it is ratified in a referundum in February
We Asked a Defense Expert What a British Military Coup Would Actually Look Like
It's not going to happen, but what if it did?
Burkina Faso's Ousted Interim President Is Back in Office After Attempted Coup
Despite President Michel Kafando's return to office, it was coup leader General Diendéré who welcomed a delegation of West African leaders, who traveled to the capital to make sure the interim president was officially reinstated.
VICE News Interviews Leader of Burkina Faso Coup
General Gilbert Diendere says he's still in charge of the West African country, despite troops loyal to the government overtaking the capital city and freeing the president and prime minister.
Burkina Faso Coup Leaders May Bow to Protesters and Reinstate Interim Government
African mediators held talks with junta head General Gilbert Diendere, who reportedly plans to reinstate an interim government led by ousted President Michel Kafando.