Clashes as acting Bolivia leader aims to end power vacuum

Bolivia's interim president Jeanine Anez moved Wednesday to fill the power vacuum left by the resignation of Evo Morales, who said he was ready to return from exile in Mexico to "pacify" the country, as riot police clashed with his supporters and one was killed.
US recognizes Jeanine Anez as Bolivia's interim president
The United States recognized Jeanine Anez on Wednesday as Bolivia's interim president after the resignation of Evo Morales following weeks of turmoil.
Australian bushfire death toll rises to 4
A man's body has been found in burnt-out bushland in the Australian state of New South Wales, authorities said on Thursday, taking the death toll of an ongoing bushfire emergency to four.
UNSC calls for repatriation of N.Korean workers
Three European members of the UN Security Council have urged the international community to strictly enforce sanctions against North Korea by calling for the repatriation of all workers who earn income abroad.
Schools in Hong Kong to be closed on Thursday
Schools in Hong Kong will be closed on Thursday due to ongoing clashes between the police and protesters.
Arrested boy 'was interested in killing'
NHK has learned that a boy who was arrested for allegedly wounding a girl with a knife in northern Japan has suggested he was interested in killing someone.
6 killed in fired caused by oil spill in northern Egypt: ministry
At least six people were killed and 15 others injured on Wednesday in a fire caused by the leakage of an oil pipeline in Beheira Province north of the capital Cairo, the Egyptian Ministry of Health said in a statement.