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2022 draft document could serve as starting point for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

April 12, 2024

2022 draft document could serve as starting point for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Kremlin says

Russia said a 2022 draft document between it and Ukraine could be the starting point for peace talks, but also that a lot has changed since then.

'Pro-Russian interference networks' exist in European countries, Belgian PM says

April 12, 2024

'Pro-Russian interference networks' exist in European countries, Belgian PM says

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo said his county's intelligence service has found pro-Russian networks trying to undermine support for Ukraine in several European countries.

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans

April 11, 2024

Putin mocks planned Ukraine conference and says Russia won't accept any enforced peace plans

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has mocked a scheduled international conference focused on Ukraine peace talks, adding that Moscow will not accept any plans that ignore its interests.

Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice

April 11, 2024

Military-led Mali suspends all political activity until further notice

Mali's military junta has issued a decree suspending all political activity in the country until further notice in a purported bid to uphold public order.

Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?

April 11, 2024

Why did Yoon's party lose in South Korea's elections and what troubles does he face now?

In what appears to be a massive political setback to South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, voters have given liberals extended opposition control of parliament.

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

April 11, 2024

Afghanistan's Taliban leaders issued different messages for Eid. Experts say that shows tensions

Two Taliban leaders in Afghanistan delivered messages for Eid al-Fitr this week which experts say showed tensions between hardliners and those who want to scrap harsher policies.

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation

April 11, 2024

Poland has a strict abortion law — and many abortions. Lawmakers are now tackling the legislation

Lawmakers in Poland, which has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, held a debate on Thursday over liberalizing the law; many women terminate pregnancies with pills from abroad.

Man accused of insulting Lukashenko online dies in Belarus jail

April 11, 2024

Man accused of insulting Lukashenko online dies in Belarus jail

51-year-old Belarusian national Aliaksandr Kulinich died at a detention center Tuesday while awaiting trial on charges he insulted authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Police crack down on leftist anti-Milei protests in Argentina

April 10, 2024

Police crack down on leftist anti-Milei protests in Argentina

Police on Wednesday arrested eight protesters demonstrating against libertarian President Javier Milei's austerity measures and spending cuts.

Former Colombian president slams move to make him stand trial: 'political vengeance'

April 10, 2024

Former Colombian president slams move to make him stand trial: 'political vengeance'

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe on Wednesday dismissed as "political vengeance" a move by national prosecutors to make him stand trial.