World Politics - Page 66

Albania imprisons ethnic Greek mayor on vote-buying charges, stoking regional tension fears

March 5, 2024

Albania imprisons ethnic Greek mayor on vote-buying charges, stoking regional tension fears

An Albanian court on Tuesday imprisoned Dhionisios Alfred Beleri on vote-buying charges, raising concerns over potential ramifications regarding neighboring Greece.

Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites

March 4, 2024

Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport in newest attack on key government sites

Following a series of violent prison breaks, armed Haitian gangs moved on to the nation's main airport, where they engaged in violent gun battles in an attempt to wrest control from the government.

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

March 4, 2024

As France guarantees the right to abortion, other European countries look to expand access

While abortion is legal and available in the vast majority of European countries, there is a wide range of legislation dictating timeframes and conditions for access.

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

March 4, 2024

Thousands of Belarusians convicted on politically-driven charges amid sweeping crackdown on dissent

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has increased persecution of political dissidents as he tightens crackdowns on any dissent in the eastern European nation.

France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right in wake of Dobbs ruling, activists declare ‘a victory’

March 4, 2024

France enshrines abortion as a constitutional right in wake of Dobbs ruling, activists declare ‘a victory’

French lawmakers have enshrined a woman’s right to an abortion, bucking developments in the United States after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

March 4, 2024

US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses

The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

Nepal's top communist parties form coalition government; Maoist prime minister keeps position

March 4, 2024

Nepal's top communist parties form coalition government; Maoist prime minister keeps position

Nepal's two largest communist parties formed a coalition government Monday, partnering with smaller parties to keep Maoist Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal in office.

Cambodia's pioneering post-Khmer Rouge era Phnom Penh Post newspaper will stop print publication

March 1, 2024

Cambodia's pioneering post-Khmer Rouge era Phnom Penh Post newspaper will stop print publication

The Phnom Penh Post, which evolved into a bilingual institution, publishing in both Khmer and English daily, has announced it will cease its print operations.

Brazil's economy grows 2.9% in Lula's 1st year, beating expectations

March 1, 2024

Brazil's economy grows 2.9% in Lula's 1st year, beating expectations

Brazil's economy was expected by leading economists to grow by 0.8%, but outperformed significantly, growing by 2.9% in 2023.

Canada plans state funeral for late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

March 1, 2024

Canada plans state funeral for late Prime Minister Brian Mulroney

PM Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will have a state funeral for recently deceased PM Brian Mulroney, who passed away at a hospital in Florida.