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Coup attempt in Bolivia fails as president urges people to mobilize Giga Mail

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Armored vehicles rammed the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday in an apparent coup attempt against President Luis Arce, but he vowed to stand firm and named a new army commander who ordered troops to stand down. The soldiers later pulled back as supporters of Arce waved Bolivian flags and cheered in a central square. … Read more

Slovakia’s prime minister delivers first public remarks since assassination attempt: “I forgive him” Giga Mail

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico delivered his first public remarks since an assassination attempt last month left him in a life-threatening condition. In a 14-minute speech posted on his Facebook page Wednesday, Fico, 59, said he feels “no hatred” toward his would-be assassin, who he said was neither “some madman” nor acting alone. “I forgive … Read more