Economist Andres Arauz tops vote with 34.9% to 36.2% against right-wing ex-banker Guillermo Lasso

Announcement comes after Saudi Arabia ends death penalty for those convicted of crimes committed while under 18

Number of arrests and charges disproportionate to events during protest, says Amnesty International France

At least 23 people arrested, including top judge and police official, say authorities

 Environment Minister Barbara Pompili says emissions fell by 1.7% in 2019 exceeding the target of 1.5%

Iran’s Supreme Leader says country has 'right to set conditions for the continuation' of the deal as it has upheld its end

Internet monitoring service says connectivity in the country at 14% of usual levels

Move comes just one day after US opts to delist rebels as terrorist group

No immediate reports of casualties or damage, says USGS

Internet tech giant says move could improve online privacy while still enabling advertisers to serve up relevant messages

Critics accuse govt of trying to whitewash history, discourage academic enquiry into cases of collaboration

If former US president is ever convicted, he would be at risk of imprisonment

US president elevating earlier initiative launched by former boss Barack Obama, reversing a turnaround under immediate predecessor Donald Trump