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Europe September 7, 2023

Former Finnish PM Sanna Marin quits politics after losing April election

Former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced she will be stepping away from politics to accept a position at a London-based nonprofit.

Africa September 7, 2023

Central African Republic faces humanitarian crisis with 2.4M people in need of aid, UN says

The Central African Republic is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis affecting approximately 2.4 million people, while the U.N.'s appeal for $534 million is only 36% funded.

Asia September 6, 2023

Burmese photojournalist receives 20-year prison sentence for reporting on cyclone aftermath

A court has issued a 20-year prison sentence with hard labor to a journalist affiliated with an underground news agency for his reporting on the aftermath of a devastating cyclone.

Africa September 6, 2023

Millions in eastern Congo in need of urgent care as humanitarian crisis, sexual violence worsen, UN says

According to an official from the United Nations, the humanitarian situation in eastern Congo has been deteriorating into one of the worst situations the organization has ever seen.

Africa September 6, 2023

Over 5 million displaced in Sudan following monthslong conflict, UN says

Monthslong clashes between Sudan’s military and a rival paramilitary force, which erupted in April, have displaced millions of people, according to the U.N.

Belarus September 5, 2023

Lukashenko bans Belarusians from renewing passports abroad

Authoritarian Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close Putin ally, moved Tuesday to ban citizens from renewing their passports while outside the country.

Iran September 5, 2023

UN nuclear watchdog says 'no progress' has been made in monitoring Iranian nuclear program: report

A new International Atomic Energy Agency report detailed the agency's difficulty monitoring Iran's nuclear program, despite promises for better compliance from Iran.

France September 5, 2023

Belgium, France seek to get WWI memorials recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites

In about two weeks, the United Nations will decide whether numerous World War I memorials spanning western Belgium and northern France should be recognized as World Heritage sites.

Media September 1, 2023

'Sound of Freedom' director laments political attacks on hit movie: 'Labels broke my heart'

"Sound of Freedom" director Alejandro Monteverde appeared on "CBS Mornings" Friday to discuss why he's been heartbroken by the movie getting political labels.

West Virginia August 31, 2023

West Virginia coal-fired power plant targeted for deactivation to be restarted for hydrogen use

The new owner of a West Virginia coal-fired power plant has pulled the facility from planned deactivation. The plant may be retrofitted to use hydrogen to generate electricity.