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Europe April 12, 2023

Key EU corruption case suspect under house arrest

Former European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili has been placed under house arrest amid an ongoing corruption, money laundering and bribery investigation.

Russia April 12, 2023

Wait in line: Russian foreign minister left waiting for visa to enter US ahead of UN meeting

Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, and his team have still not received the visas necessary to enter the U.S. for a UN Security Council meeting in New York later this month.

Virginia April 12, 2023

Virginia legislators considering Gov. Youngkin amendments, vetoes

Virginia legislators are considering Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed amendments, and vetoes during a one-day session. Some of the changes are set to be small and technical.

Europe April 12, 2023

2023 has been deadly for migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea, according to UN report

A United Nations migrations agency report said that the first three months of 2023 have been extremely deadly for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea in smugglers boats.

Ukraine April 11, 2023

Ukraine's civilian death toll reaches 8,500; UN says number likely 'considerably higher'

Civilian deaths in Ukraine have increased, according to U.N. figures, reaching nearly 8,500 confirmed deaths; the actual numbers are expected to be "considerably higher."

Afghanistan April 10, 2023

United Nations food agency says it urgently needs $800 million for next 6 months to help Afghanistan

Afghanistan is at its highest risk of famine in the last 25 years. The United Nations food agency claims to urgently need $800 million for the next six months to help the country.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez April 9, 2023

AOC claims there is 'crime wave' within GOP after saying officials should ignore court rulings

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argued there is a crime wave within the Republican Party, and cited Trump and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.

Republicans April 8, 2023

GOP urged to denounce ‘alarmist’ UN climate change report

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged wealthy nations like the U.S. to move up their net-zero carbon emissions goals to 2040, which many Republicans oppose.

Hawaii April 7, 2023

Former Hawaii lawmaker gets 2 years in corruption case that led to release of sewage into state waters

Former Hawaii Rep. Ty Cullen was sentenced to two years in prison for taking bribes in exchange for influencing legislation which led to the release of cesspool sewage into state waters.

South America April 6, 2023

UN agrees to hear century-old Venezuela-Guyana border dispute case

The United Nations' highest court has rejected a challenge by Venezuela to a case over an age-old border dispute with Guyana, allowing the litigation to proceed.