World Politics

South America 8 hours ago

Argentina's new libertarian President Milei signs decree to boost exports, deregulate struggling economy

Newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei signed a decree outlining plans to fix the country's economy on Wednesday, including deregulation and an end to export limits.

Asia 14 hours ago

Amnesty International pushes for investigation into Burmese war crimes

Human rights group Amnesty International called Thursday for an investigation into war crimes potentially committed by Burma's military government.

Africa 14 hours ago

Democratic Republic of the Congo enters second day of voting in messy presidential election

The Democratic Republic of the Congo entered its second day of voting in a chaotic election set to determine the political future of incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi.

Europe 19 hours ago

Socialist-led Albanian parliament strips opposition leader of legal immunity

Albania's Socialist-led parliament has voted to strip center-right opposition leader and former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of legal immunity as part of an ongoing corruption case.

Africa 1 day ago

Voting extended in Congolese election amid polling delays

Polling delays in the Democratic Republic of the Congo forced officials to extend voting in the Central African nation's presidential election.

South America 1 day ago

Ex-dictator Desi Bouterse of Suriname sentenced in murders of 15 political opponents

Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the Dec. 1982 killings of 15 opponents of his then-incumbent regime.

Europe 2 days ago

Protests rage on over Slovak government's plan to amend penal code

Protesters returned to Slovakia's streets in droves Tuesday to protest amendments to the country's penal code, championed by the populist government of Prime Minister Robert Fico.

Caribbean 2 days ago

Haitian ex-senator sentenced in President Moïse assassination plot

Former Haitian Sen. John Joel Joseph has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

Lebanon 3 days ago

France urges Lebanese leaders to work on bringing calm along the border with Israel

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah exchanged fire with Israeli troops along the border, as France's foreign minister was in Beiruit to urge a de-escalation of hostilities.

Europe 3 days ago

Serbia's opposition takes to the streets claiming election fraud in Sunday's vote

Thousands protested in front of Serbia's electoral commission headquarters, claiming electoral fraud, as incumbent President Vucic's party retained power.