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Europe August 25, 2023

Estonian PM Kallas, a staunch Ukraine ally, under fire over husband's Russian business links

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is facing pressure to resign over her husband's role within a company that indirectly conducted business in Russia.

South America August 25, 2023

Guyana president demands slavery reparations as descendants of a plantation owner prepare formal apology

As the descendants of a Scottish sugar and coffee plantation owner prepare to announce an apology, the president of Guyana said reparations should also be given.

Pakistan August 25, 2023

Millions of children in Pakistan still in need of support following last year’s catastrophic floods, UN says

Pakistan’s River Sutlej has been overflowing, raising concerns among residents who still have not yet recovered from last year’s monsoon rains and devastating floods.

Europe August 25, 2023

UN Geneva compound shuts down temporarily after intruder breaks through security

An intruder has broken through the security perimeter of a U.N. compound in Geneva, Switzerland, prompting the site to shut down temporarily.

Africa August 24, 2023

Zimbabwe arrests 41 poll monitors, accuses them of trying to rig vote count for opposition

Police in Zimbabwe arrested 41 poll monitors and seized their equipment Thursday, accusing them of attempted interference in the tabulation of the nation's presidential election.

Georgia August 24, 2023

US spends $150 million to help small forest owners sell carbon credits

To help fight climate change, the Biden administration is spending millions of dollars to assist underserved landowners in accessing technical help when selling carbon offsets.

China August 24, 2023

Chinese town begs residents to make love in suggestive mass text message

Chinese authorities in the town of Xian sent a message to local residents encouraging "sweet love, marriage and childbirth" ahead of the country's Valentine's Day.

Africa August 22, 2023

Central African Republic proceeds with new constitution as high court approves referendum results

The Central African Republic is on the brink of adopting a new constitution after receiving validation from the country's high court regarding the outcome of a nationwide referendum.

United Kingdom August 22, 2023

British police charge former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke with bribery

Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke was charged on Aug. 22, 2023, with bribery. She is accused of accepting bribes in return for awarding multi-million dollar contracts.

Virginia August 22, 2023

Environmental groups sue to keep Virginia in carbon cap-and-trade initiative

Environmentalists are suing to thwart Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s attempt to pull Virginia from a greenhouse gas initiative after the state saw two years of carbon reduction success.