World news about “Coup” published by euronews.
Pakistan PM handed contempt order by Supreme Court Pakistan’s prime minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has been served with a contempt order and ordered to appear before the country’s Supreme Court on January 19… 15/01/2012
Back in the Day: Portugal’s Carnation RevolutionApril 25, 1974. The playing of a song, ‘Grandola, Vila Morena’, on Portuguese radio at 00:20 gives the signal for rebel army officers to launch their military… 25/04/2011
Troops foil Guinea-Bissau coup attemptThe government of Guinea-Bissau has confirmed its troops have foiled a new coup attempt from within the military. Reports say, during the attack, Prime… 27/12/2011
The anti-Gorbachev coup: 20 years onTwo decades on, the image of Boris Yeltsin climbing onto a tank outside parliament remains the reference for many remembering the failed coup against Soviet… 19/08/2011
Top Turkish general arrested on coup chargesA top Turkish general has been jailed pending trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the government in 2003. Commander General Bilgin Balanli was arrested… 31/05/2011
Cash strapped future as Portugal marks past revolutionAs Portugal remembers the 37th anniversary of the popular revolution that brought about the fall of the Fascist dictator, António de Oliveira Salazar, the… 25/04/2011
Army mutiny put down in MadagascarSoldiers loyal to the president of Madagascar have put down a mutiny at an army barracks in the capital Antananarivo. A group of rebel soldiers had been holed… 20/11/2010
Madagascan army rebels warned to surrenderPeople living in and around a mutinous army base in Madagascar have been warned to leave, as the government prepares to crush a putative… 19/11/2010
Military ‘seizes power’ in MadagascarA group of military officers in Madagascar on Wednesday claimed they have seized power as the country voted on constitutional reform. Madagascar’s top brass… 17/11/2010
Ecuador police chief steps down after protestsAn uneasy calm reigns over the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, after last night’s attempted uprising by the police during which the president was… 01/10/2010
South American leaders back Ecuador’s CorreaSouth American leaders have held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Ecuador. Heads of state from Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Colombia… 01/10/2010
Ecuador’s President accuses opponents of coup attemptThere has been a dramatic operation to free Ecuador’s President from what he describes as ‘an attempted coup’ by his political opponents. Soldiers and… 01/10/2010
President “attacked” as unrest rocks EcuadorThere is chaos and confusion in Ecuador with all the signs that a coup d’etat could be taking place. Struggling to find refuge from angry demonstrators in… 30/09/2010
Turkey orders ‘coup plot’ arrestsA Turkish court has ordered the arrest of 102 people charged with plotting to overthrow the government in 2003. Footage on Friday night showed authorities… 24/07/2010
Turkish ‘coup plot’ trial opensThirty-three naval officers appeared in court in Istanbul on Tuesday over allegations they plotted to kill some of Turkey’s most senior non-Muslim figures and… 15/06/2010
Terrorist plot uncovered in IndonesiaIndonesian police say they have foiled a plot to assassinate the country’s president and carry out attacks on hotels to kill foreigners. Interrogations of… 14/05/2010
Attempted coup in Guinea-BissauLatest reports from Guinea-Bissau say the Prime Minister is under house arrest. Carlos Junior was over-powered in his office by soldiers. Later claims said he… 01/04/2010
Tensions easing in Turkey, but probe continuesThe morning after a crisis meeting between the heads of Turkey’s government and military, all seemed calm on the streets of Istanbul. Fears of a full blown… 26/02/2010
Coup plot accused appear in Istanbul courtFormer Turkish military commanders have been appearing before an Istanbul court to answer questions about their alleged involvement in a plot to trigger a… 23/02/2010
Niger rally hails military coupThousands of people have taken to the streets of Niger in support of the military coup that overthrew the president on Thursday. The rally in the capital… 20/02/2010
Calm after Niger coupNiger’s new leadership is said to be led by little- known platoon commander Salou Djibo. Self-named the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy… 20/02/2010
Niger calm after controversial coupIt appears to be business as usual in Niger, a day after the country’s president was ousted in a military coup. Markets, banks and schools remained open and… 19/02/2010
Military coup suspends Niger constitutionThe military leadership of a coup in Niger say they have suspended the country’s constitution and dissolved all state powers. The announcement comes after… 19/02/2010
Niger president held in military coupThe President of Niger Mamadou Tandja has been detained by troops in a military coup. At least three soldiers have been killed during an attack on the… 18/02/2010
Coup bid underway in NigerA coup attempt is said to be underway in Niger after automatic weapons fire was reported coming from the presidential palace in the capital… 18/02/2010
Honduran Congress still to vote on Zelaya’s returnHe has waited four months for this moment. But, as ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya celebrates a deal paving the way for his return to power, the… 31/10/2009
Zelaya blasts Honduran coup leaders’ offer to talkOusted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya has accused the country’s de facto government of manipulation, after it said it was open to dialogue. Zelaya, who… 23/09/2009
Honduras crisis centres on Brazilian embassyTroops continue to surround the Brazilian embassy in Honduras, where the ousted Honduran president is seeking refuge. Running water, electricity and… 23/09/2009
