Chile president announces tougher public order laws Chile's President Sebastian Pinera on Thursday announced a series of measures to tighten public order in the wake of three weeks of anti-government protests that have left 20 people dead.

Chile president fends off police abuse claims amid fresh clashes Chile's president said on Wednesday his government had "nothing to hide" concerning allegations that police killed, tortured and sexually assaulted civilians during deadly protests against him.

Chile leader Pinera says will not resign over protests Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said Tuesday he will not resign in the face of deadly protests over inequality and poor social conditions that have entered their third week.

Environmental violations and property scams focus of NA discussion Environment violations, property scams and judicial sector’s workforce were the hot topic during Tuesday discussions of reports on legal violations and prevention of crime in the ongoing sitting of the National Assembly.

Japan's trade minister resigns over money, gifts scandal

Japan's trade minister Isshu Sugawara resigned on Friday amid allegations that his office offered condolence money and gifts to supporters in violation of the country's election law.

North Macedonia to hold snap polls in April North Macedonia's political leaders agreed on Sunday to hold early elections in April, after the EU blocked the start of membership talks.

Lebanese govt faces calls to resign as austerity protests spread The Lebanese government faced calls to resign Thursday after thousands of furious demonstrators took to the streets across the country to protest dire economic conditions.

Masan MEATLife targets $1 billion sales for branded meat products

Masan MEATLife, a subsidiary of Masan Group, has set itself an ambitious medium-term revenue target from branded chilled meat products of US$1 billion and for it to account for 50 per cent of total revenues.

Iraqi president urges end to 'escalation' after days of deadly protests Iraq's president called on Monday for a "halt to escalation" after widespread protests that killed dozens, including an overnight rally in east Baghdad in which the military admitted using "excessive force".

New clashes in Iraqi capital, eight killed despite pledged reforms Eight protesters were killed Sunday in clashes in the Iraqi capital between protesters and security forces, medics and security sources said, on the sixth day of anti-government rallies that have left over 100 dead.