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Spain March 10, 2023

FC Barcelona accused of corruption over ref committee payments

Prosecutors have formally accused FC Barcelona of corruption because of multimillion-euro payments to a company owned by the vice president of Spain's refereeing committee.

UNITED NATIONS March 9, 2023

UN agrees to buy stranded Yemeni tanker carrying 1M crude oil barrels

The United Nations announced Thursday that it agreed to purchase a stranded vessel capable of carrying up to a million barrels of crude oil.

Europe March 8, 2023

Estonian PM, majority party start coalition talks

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her center-right Reform Party have begun talks with two smaller parties to form a liberal coalition government.

Iran March 8, 2023

United Nations cultural agency expresses concern over suspected poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls

Thousands of Iranian students have been poisoned across the country. A United Nations cultural agency has expressed concern about the poisonings.

Afghanistan March 8, 2023

Afghanistan is world’s most repressive country for women, UN says

The United Nations said Afghanistan is the most repressive country for women’s rights in the world, citing their methodical efforts to restrict their education.

UNITED NATIONS March 7, 2023

UN restores voting rights for Lebanon, Gabon, South Sudan, passes on Venezuela

The United Nations has restored voting rights for Lebanon, Gabon and South Sudan while foregoing those of Venezuela over outstanding debts.

Middle East March 7, 2023

Reformist Sudanese general says military leaders refuse to step down

Sudanese Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo claims that ruling generals in the African nation refuse to step down and allow for a democratic transition to civilian government.

Digital Originals March 7, 2023

Biden claims NATO is a 'sacred commitment,' but do other countries feel the same?

While the U.S. contributes over two-thirds of NATO nations' defense sending, others not meeting the 2% goal could be looking to "hold America's coat" amid conflict.

Africa March 6, 2023

Russia sends fertilizer to Malawi, aims to garner African support

The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of fertilizer to Malawi as part of a broader effort to garner African support while strained for alliances in the West.

Central America March 3, 2023

Nicaragua president executes 40 people, orders hospitals to not treat protestors, UN says

Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega has committed crimes against humanity, according to a United Nations human rights group. A report claims that Ortega executed 40 people.