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Israeli government bloc splits, possible early sign of positioning for election as Gaza war rages on

March 13, 2024

Israeli government bloc splits, possible early sign of positioning for election as Gaza war rages on

A centrist bloc in Israel's unity government has broken up, adding to pressure on PM Benjamin Netanyahu as Israeli elections approach, though their exact timing is uncertain.

In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine

March 12, 2024

In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine

Polish President Andrzej Duda and Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited the White House jointly to call on NATO to increase defense spending in the aid of Ukraine.

The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital

March 12, 2024

The top strategist of late Russian opposition leader Navalny is attacked in Lithuania's capital

A Russian national described as Alexei Navalny's "top strategist" was the victim of a teargas and hammer attack in the Lithuanian capital.

12 lawyers detained as Belarus cracks down on helping political prisoners

March 12, 2024

12 lawyers detained as Belarus cracks down on helping political prisoners

Belarusian authorities have reportedly detained at least a dozen lawyers amid mass raids targeting those accused of assisting the authoritarian nation's political prisoners.

Albanian high court orders prosecutors to reopen probe into protesters' decade-old killings

March 12, 2024

Albanian high court orders prosecutors to reopen probe into protesters' decade-old killings

The Albanian Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that prosecutors resume an investigation into the 2011 killings of four protesters at an anti-government rally.

Top State Dept. official heading to Kosovo to set Serbia peace talks 'back on track'

March 12, 2024

Top State Dept. official heading to Kosovo to set Serbia peace talks 'back on track'

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Gabriel Escobar stated Tuesday his intent to visit Kosovo, in hopes of reviving talks over normalizing the Balkan nation's ties with Serbia.

King Harald V of Norway given permanent pacemaker

March 12, 2024

King Harald V of Norway given permanent pacemaker

87-year-old King Harald V of Norway received a permanent pacemaker on Tuesday and will remain hospitalized for several days, according to the Royal Palace in Oslo.

New wave of protests in Nepal calls for return of thrown out king, monarchy

March 12, 2024

New wave of protests in Nepal calls for return of thrown out king, monarchy

Royalist groups and supporters of ousted King Gyanendra Shah are demanding his restoration amid claims of corruption, failed governance and frustration with politicians.

Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

March 12, 2024

Visitation privileges revoked for imprisoned ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan after reports of possible attack

Pakistani authorities barred visitors for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan after receiving intelligence reports about a possible attack on the prison where he is being held.

Polish president pushes NATO allies toward higher defense spending

March 11, 2024

Polish president pushes NATO allies toward higher defense spending

Polish President Andrzej Duda on Monday called for other members of NATO to raise their defense spending to 3% of their gross domestic product.