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Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

April 16, 2024

Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.

Indian police kill 29 suspected Maoist rebels in a gunbattle in a central state

April 16, 2024

Indian police kill 29 suspected Maoist rebels in a gunbattle in a central state

At least 29 suspected Maoist rebels were killed by police in India in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday; this comes three days before the beginning of a national election.

Belgian police shut down a far right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections

April 16, 2024

Belgian police shut down a far right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections

An annual gathering of far-right politicians and supporters, held this year in Brussels, was shut down by Belgian police on Tuesday who cited concerns about public order.

Israel pushes for new sanctions on Iran, urges countries to declare Revolutionary Guard a terror group

April 16, 2024

Israel pushes for new sanctions on Iran, urges countries to declare Revolutionary Guard a terror group

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said he is urging 32 countries to impose additional sanctions on Iran targeting its missile program after attack on Israel.

A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper

April 15, 2024

A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper

Katsiaryna Novikava, a political prisoner in Belarus, shed light on the country's prison system and detailed how she was beaten; she smuggled out her story which she wrote on pieces of toilet paper.

Georgia parliament descends into chaos as lawmakers throw punches over Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

April 15, 2024

Georgia parliament descends into chaos as lawmakers throw punches over Putin-style ‘foreign agent’ bill

Georgia’s parliament descended into chaos Monday after the leader of the ruling party was punched in the face while discussing a controversial law on “foreign agents."

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

April 15, 2024

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Pakistan to discuss how to help with the country's economic crisis

During a two-day trip to Pakistan, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan led a high-level delegation; Pakistan is seeking help in overcoming an economic crisis.

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

April 12, 2024

US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine

A U.S. assessment has found that China has surged sales to Russia of technology that Moscow is using to produce tanks, missiles and aircraft for use in its war against Ukraine.

Transitional council to select new Haitian prime minister is formed

April 12, 2024

Transitional council to select new Haitian prime minister is formed

The transitional council tasked with selecting Haiti's next prime minister, following the exile of incumbent Ariel Henry, was officially established Friday.

Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban

April 12, 2024

Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban

Proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion will move forward, Polish lawmakers voted on Friday; the country has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe.