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Here's what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week

April 8, 2024

Here's what South Koreans are concerned about as they vote for parliament this week

South Korea's 44 million voters will head to the polls this week to elect a new 300-member parliament; many are choosing domestic concerns as the most important issues.

Spain will scrap 'golden visas' that allow wealthy non-EU residents to stay if they buy real estate

April 8, 2024

Spain will scrap 'golden visas' that allow wealthy non-EU residents to stay if they buy real estate

Spain's government plans to scrap 'golden visas' that allow people from outside the EU who invest more than 500,000 euros in real estate to obtain residency permits.

Rwanda's leader is concerned over perceived US ambiguity about victims of the 1994 genocide

April 8, 2024

Rwanda's leader is concerned over perceived US ambiguity about victims of the 1994 genocide

Paul Kagame, president of Rwanda, said on Monday he was concerned by what he views as a failure by the U.S. to call the 1994 massacres a genocide against the country's Tutsis.

Moldova's Russia-backed Transnistria region claims drone attacked military unit

April 5, 2024

Moldova's Russia-backed Transnistria region claims drone attacked military unit

The Moscow-backed Transnistria region of Moldova claimed Friday that a drone attacked a military unit near the Ukrainian border, though no casualties were reported.

Mexican president wanted to lead Latin America, but reality and his own rhetoric got in the way

April 5, 2024

Mexican president wanted to lead Latin America, but reality and his own rhetoric got in the way

When Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took office he hoped to renew the country's reputation as a diplomatic leader, but instead has gotten several ambassadors kicked out of countries.

Colombian guerrillas launch multiple attacks against military as ceasefire breaks down

April 5, 2024

Colombian guerrillas launch multiple attacks against military as ceasefire breaks down

The Colombian military was attacked by a rebel group born from the former Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), marking the breakdown of a key ceasefire agreement.

Peru's president arrives to testify before prosecutors amid expanding 'Rolexgate' probe

April 5, 2024

Peru's president arrives to testify before prosecutors amid expanding 'Rolexgate' probe

Dina Boluarte, president of Peru, testified behind closed doors to prosecutors Friday amid an investigation into whether she illegally received luxury watches, cash and jewelry.

Month-long Macedonian election season begins

April 4, 2024

Month-long Macedonian election season begins

North Macedonia's largely-ceremonial presidential race kicked off Thursday, with seven candidates vying for the post in a two-round vote, the second of which will conclude May 8.

Activists seek more pressure on Uganda over 'aggravated homosexuality' law

April 4, 2024

Activists seek more pressure on Uganda over 'aggravated homosexuality' law

Gay rights activists are calling on the international community to levy more pressure against the Ugandan government over its strict homosexuality law.

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

April 4, 2024

Guyana condemns Venezuela for signing into law a referendum approving annexation of disputed region

Nicolás Maduro, president of Venezuela, signed into law the results of a referendum laying claim to two-thirds of neighboring Guyana; the move triggered 'fierce condemnation' from Guyana on Thursday.