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May 2, 2024

Soccer jersey dispute between Algeria and Morocco clubs over Western Sahara goes to sports court

A soccer politics dispute between Morocco and Algeria, over a team jersey that includes disputed territory on a map of Morocco, will go to a full appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

May 2, 2024

Landmine blasts kill 1, injure 18 in southwestern Pakistan

One person was killed and at least 18 were wounded Thursday in southwestern Pakistan as double landmine blasts detonated. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

May 2, 2024

Mass broadband outages reported in Nepal

Broadband internet service was disrupted across much of Nepal on Thursday as Indian vendors began withdrawing service to Nepali operators over payment defaults.

May 2, 2024

Lawmakers in Serbia elect new government with pro-Russia ministers sanctioned by the US

As Serbian lawmakers voted a new government into office, two-pro Russia officials who are sanctioned by the U.S. were reinstated; the government got backing in a 152-61 vote in the parliament.

May 2, 2024

Kyiv's forces are up against a concerted Russian push in eastern Ukraine, a military official says

A Ukrainian military official said local defenders in the eastern part of the country are holding firm so far against a concerted push by Russia's better-equipped forces.

May 2, 2024

Thousands rally in Slovakia to protest a controversial overhaul of public broadcasting

Thousands of people rallied in Slovakia's capital to protest an overhaul of the country's TV services and public radio, which critics say would result in the government controlling the media.

May 2, 2024

Critics say 11-term Georgia Democratic congressman too old to be re-elected

Critics say Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott of Georgia is too old and out of touch to serve a 12th congressional term, though Scott appears undeterred.

May 2, 2024

Polish teenager suspected of attacking synagogue with Molotov cocktails arrested

A 16-year-old Polish male was arrested on suspicion of attacking the Nożyk Synagogue with Molotov cocktails. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

May 2, 2024

Biden expands 2 California national monuments in Pasadena and Sacramento

President Biden expanded two national monuments in California that are significant to Native Americans in the area. Critics say it unnecessarily conserves valuable resources.

May 2, 2024

Mpox outbreak that is rapidly spreading through Congo may be a new form of the disease

Scientists say a mutated form of mpox, detected in a mining town in Congo, might spread more easily among people than previous outbreaks.