Brazil's ex-president Lula faces new corruption charges
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been charged by prosecutors who said the leftist politician was the mastermind behind the country's biggest bribery scheme.
Tue May 23 2017
Brazil court begins trial that could unseat President Temer
The case before the TSE could annul the 2014 election won by Rousseff and her running mate Temer, prolonging the political instability that has deepened a recession in Latin America's largest nation.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Brazil's graft scandal heats up with 83 new probes sought
Brazil's prosecutor general sought Tuesday to open probes against scores of politicians in a dramatic widening of an already vast graft scandal.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Brazil's new government buffeted by pension fund scandal
The new corruption case could hamper the conservative Temer's efforts to restore credibility and turn the page on the leftist government of impeached President Dilma Rousseff.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Brazilian police break up anti-Temer rally in Sao Paulo
It was the largest of a wave of demonstrations against new President Michel Temer since the conservative lawyer was sworn in on Wednesday to replace Rousseff for the rest of her term through 2018.
Mon Sep 05 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff appeals against losing presidency
Impeached Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff filed a Supreme Court challenge Thursday to her removal from office.
Thu Sep 01 2016
New leader vows to heal Brazil after impeachment drama
Temer, 75, was sworn in shortly after a majority of senators voted Wednesday in a highly charged session to remove the leftist Rousseff, 68, on grounds that she illegally manipulated the state budget.
Thu Sep 01 2016
Brazil's Senate strips Dilma Rousseff of presidency
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff was stripped of the country's presidency Wednesday in a Senate impeachment vote ending 13 years of leftist rule in Latin America's biggest economy.
Wed Aug 31 2016
Dilma Rousseff defense begins in impeachment trial
Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff is to begin her defense case Friday in the Senate impeachment trial that could see the one-time leftist guerrilla ejected from office within days.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Brazilian leader names new CEO of scandal-tainted Petrobras
Brazil's acting president Michel Temer named Pedro Parente as the new chairman for the scandal-tainted state oil company Petrobras.
Fri May 20 2016
Brazil's Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial
A nearly 22-hour debate in the Senate closed with an overwhelming 55-22 vote against Brazil's first female president.
Thu May 12 2016
Dilma Rousseff makes last-ditch Supreme Court appeal to stop impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made a last-ditch appeal Tuesday to the Supreme Court to halt a vote in the Senate on opening an impeachment trial and suspending her from office.
Wed May 11 2016
Rousseff impeachment vote to go ahead: Senate leader
A Senate impeachment vote on Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will go ahead this week as planned, the upper house leader said.
Tue May 10 2016
Brazil's Dilma Rousseff plans final measures as impeachment vote looms
In what could be the last full week of her presidency, Dilma Rousseff in early May is planning events to celebrate and consecrate government programmes.
Sat Apr 30 2016
#ICYMI: Weekly Editor's Pick (April 18 - 24)
In case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by an Astro AWANI editor for the week beginning April 18 to April 24, 2016.
Sun Apr 24 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024