Juan Ponce Enrile, a Political Power in the Philippines, Dies at 101

A protégé of Ferdinand Marcos, he helped administer eight years of martial law before turning on his patron in the “People Power” uprising of 1986.

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Presidents Are Limited to Two Terms. He’s Running for His Fourth.

The main opposition candidates in the Ivory Coast’s presidential election have been barred from the race. Critics say the vote has been rigged.

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Madagascar’s President Was Ousted After Youth Protests. Now What?

The young people who toppled the government are now confronting questions about what’s next, and who will deliver on their demands.

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A History of the C.I.A.’s Involvement in Latin America, From Bay of Pigs to Chile Coups

For much of the 20th century, the C.I.A. devised plots to overthrow governments, kill high-profile leaders or arm dissident groups.

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What to Know About the Protests in Madagascar

President Andry Rajoelina appears to have left the country after weeks of protests calling for him to resign.

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Madagascar’s Military Claims Power After President Is Impeached

As part of the takeover, military said that the country’s highest court, the electoral commission and Senate will be dissolved.

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Madagascar’s President Goes Into Hiding

The move followed weeks of intense and deadly protests against the government of President Andry Rajoelina, who said he would defy growing calls to resign.

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Fears of a Coup Rise in Madagascar as Army Unit Joins Protesters

The unit appealed to security forces in this southern African nation to disobey their superiors and to refuse to shoot at demonstrators, who have rallied in the streets for more than two weeks.

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Feared Sudanese Warlord Found Guilty at The Hague for Crimes in Darfur

A former Janjaweed militia commander was the first person found guilty by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur two decades ago.

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Trump Strikes Softer Tone on Brazil, Following a Scathing Lula Speech

President Trump said he encountered the Brazilian president at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday and they briefly embraced. He said the two would meet next week.

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