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French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

March 28, 2024

French lawmakers vote to condemn 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

The French National Assembly voted Thursday to condemn the brutality of a 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters, which left about 120 people dead.

Poland and Ukraine leaders cite progress on regulating Ukrainian food imports to ease farmer anger

March 28, 2024

Poland and Ukraine leaders cite progress on regulating Ukrainian food imports to ease farmer anger

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that progress has been made toward meeting farmers' demands for restrictions on cheap Ukrainian imports.

Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces

March 27, 2024

Burmese military junta flaunts strength at annual parade, despite unprecedented losses to rebel forces

Burma's government hosted its standard Armed Forces Day parade, flaunting its purported military might in stark contrast to losses incurred amid clashes with rebel groups.

Poland's Eurocorps commander out amid counterintelligence investigation

March 27, 2024

Poland's Eurocorps commander out amid counterintelligence investigation

Poland has dismissed its commander of the Eurocorps, Lt. Gen. Jarosław R. Gromadziński, amid a recent counterintelligence probe involving him.

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

March 27, 2024

Rewritten Togo constitution bucked by citizens, stokes dictatorial fears

Opposition leaders and disenfranchised citizens called Wednesday for protests against a new constitution that would prolong the tenure of authoritarian President Faure Gnassingbé.

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference

March 27, 2024

How events in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region raised fears of Russian interference

Moldova, a former Soviet republic with aspirations to join the European Union, fears that it could 'also be in Moscow's crosshairs' following the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine in 2022.

Tunisian journalist to stand trial for allegedly insulting public official online

March 26, 2024

Tunisian journalist to stand trial for allegedly insulting public official online

Prominent Tunisian journalist Mohamed Boughalleb is set to stand trial next month for allegedly insulting a public official on social media.

Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerges as Senegal's next president after contentious election cycle

March 26, 2024

Bassirou Diomaye Faye emerges as Senegal's next president after contentious election cycle

Opposition-backed political newcomer Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, has been elected president of Senegal, set to succeed incumbent Macky Sall.

Poland eyes court trial for central bank chief accused of betraying country's financial interests

March 26, 2024

Poland eyes court trial for central bank chief accused of betraying country's financial interests

Lawmakers in Poland's pro-European government have initiated a rare process aimed at forcing a court trial for National Bank chief Adam Glapiński.

Security concerns, death threats complicate council's appointment of interim Haitian leader

March 25, 2024

Security concerns, death threats complicate council's appointment of interim Haitian leader

Turmoil surrounding a transitional council tasked with selecting an interim leader for strife-torn Haiti has hit a serious snag amid mounting security threats.