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Syria February 14, 2023

UN calls for $397M in humanitarian aid for Syrian earthquake survivors

The United Nations made a $397 million appeal Tuesday for humanitarian aid intended for Syrian survivors of the deadly earthquake which impacted both Turkey and Syria.

Iran February 13, 2023

Iran releases filmmaker after arresting him more than 6 months ago for criticizing government

Iran released an award-winning filmmaker after six months of imprisonment. Mohammad Rasoulof was arrested after criticizing the government and its crackdown on protests.

Turkey February 12, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake death toll likely to surpass 56,000, UN emergency aid chief says

United Nations emergency relief chief Martin Griffiths said the death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey this week will likely surpass 56,000.

Algeria February 10, 2023

Former Algerian president's brother gets 12 years for corruption

Said Bouteflika, brother of late Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of corruption.

Europe February 10, 2023

European Union lawmaker detained for questioning after being linked to corruption scandal

Belgian lawmaker Marc Tarabella, who was linked to a corruption scandal, has been detained for questioning. Tarabella's town was raided when authorities were searching for him.

Mexico February 9, 2023

Former Mexican security czar embezzled up to $746M, authorities claim

Former Mexican security official Genaro Garcia Luna is accused of embezzling up to $745.9 million from government technology contracts.

Earthquakes February 9, 2023

Dutch police find narcotics in truck carrying aid to Turkey, Syria after earthquake

Dutch police announced Thursday the discovery of drugs in a truck carrying aid bound for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

Africa February 6, 2023

Mali orders UN human rights official to leave the country

The Mali government announced Tuesday that the United Nations human rights chief was ordered to leave the country. The peacekeeping chief was ousted due to criticism of Russian military.

Russia February 6, 2023

UN Sec-Gen warns Russia-Ukraine conflict is leading world into 'wider war'

UN chief António Guterres warned that the war between Russia and Ukraine could lead to a "wider war," and called for the world to adopt a New Agenda for Peace.

Africa February 3, 2023

Former Kenyan policeman sentenced to death for murdering 3

A former Kenyan policeman was sentenced to death Friday for the murder of a human rights lawyer. Four people were convicted of carrying out a series of murders in 2016.