World Politics - Page 67

Hungary's Orban says Trump's comeback as president 'only serious chance' for end of Ukraine war

March 1, 2024

Hungary's Orban says Trump's comeback as president 'only serious chance' for end of Ukraine war

While speaking at a diplomatic forum in Turkey, Hungarian PM Viktor Orban suggested a Trump victory could end conflicts in both Ukraine and Gaza.

Veteran British left-wing disruptor George Galloway wins a special election dominated by war in Gaza

March 1, 2024

Veteran British left-wing disruptor George Galloway wins a special election dominated by war in Gaza

George Galloway, who focused on allegations that the UK's Labor Party was too favorable to Israel, which is conducting an invasion of Gaza, has won a special election.

Ortega-led Nicaraguan government accused of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'

February 29, 2024

Ortega-led Nicaraguan government accused of abuses 'tantamount to crimes against humanity'

A U.N.-backed panel on Thursday accused the Nicaraguan government, led by Socialist President Daniel Ortega, of human rights abuses “tantamount to crimes against humanity."

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, credited with closer ties to the US, dies at 84

February 29, 2024

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, credited with closer ties to the US, dies at 84

Brian Mulroney, former 18th Prime Minister of Canada, passed away at 84 Thursday. The conservative leader is credited with forging closer ties with the United States.

Pakistan swears in new lawmakers as protests by ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters rage on

February 29, 2024

Pakistan swears in new lawmakers as protests by ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters rage on

Pakistan's National Assembly on Thursday swore in newly-elected members of parliament, despite election integrity protests by supporters of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

February 29, 2024

Haitian leader heads to Kenya in hopes of reviving anti-gang police force plans

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry arrived in Kenya on Thursday in hopes of salvaging a proposal to deploy 1,000 police officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean nation.

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad's security agency

February 29, 2024

Prominent opposition leader killed in attack he led against Chad's security agency

Chadian opposition leader Yaya Dillo is now among those confirmed dead following an attack he led against the central African country's national security agency this week.

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

February 29, 2024

Ghana's LGBTQ crackdown draws ire of UN, international rights groups

A bill criminalizing virtually all LGBTQ behavior has passed the Ghanaian parliament, drawing sharp criticism from international organizations and rights groups.

Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality

February 29, 2024

Belarus to consider ban on promoting homosexuality

A bill outlawing the promotion of homosexuality and other behavior considered unfavorable by Belarus' authoritarian government is set to be considered by lawmakers.

Balkan leaders vow to bring economies in line with EU regulations on road to membership

February 29, 2024

Balkan leaders vow to bring economies in line with EU regulations on road to membership

Leaders of Balkan countries have pledged their commitment to a new European Union financial aid plan aimed at boosting their economies with the ultimate goal of joining the EU.