World Politics - Page 68

Moldova breakaway region appeals to Russia for protection as domestic tensions flare

February 28, 2024

Moldova breakaway region appeals to Russia for protection as domestic tensions flare

Transnistria, a pro-Russian breakaway region in Moldova, made an appeal to Moscow for protection on Wednesday amid worsening tensions with the pro-Western government in Chișinău.

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

February 28, 2024

Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana

The Ghanaian Parliament on Wednesday passed a bill criminalizing the LGBTQ community and its supporters, drawing the ire of activists in the comparatively liberal African nation.

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

February 28, 2024

Venezuelan government and various coalitions propose more than 20 dates for presidential election

A proposal with more than 20 election dates drafted by Venezuela's government will be presented to the politically torn nation's National Electoral Council.

Legislation rejecting same-sex marriage advances in Czech Parliament

February 28, 2024

Legislation rejecting same-sex marriage advances in Czech Parliament

The lower house of the Czech Republic's Parliament has passed legislation rejecting the right to same-sex marriage and limiting adoption by homosexual couples.

Day after election date set in Chad, opposition group attacks security agency in capital

February 28, 2024

Day after election date set in Chad, opposition group attacks security agency in capital

An attack on Chad's National State Security Agency was carried out by an opposition group headed by the current president's cousin, Yaya Dillo.

New poll finds as many nations hold elections, democracy's appeal is slipping

February 28, 2024

New poll finds as many nations hold elections, democracy's appeal is slipping

Across 24 surveyed countries by Pew Global Attitudes Research, about half of those surveyed no longer describe democracy as a "very good" system since their last poll in 2017.

King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

February 27, 2024

King Harald V of Norway hospitalized with infection on Malaysia trip

King Harald V of Norway was reportedly hospitalized with an infection while vacationing in Malaysia, according to the Norwegian royal house.

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

February 27, 2024

Nigerian labor unions strike over inflation, ailing economy

Nigerian union workers began a nationwide strike on Tuesday in protest of grave economic conditions, putting crucial services in limbo in Africa's most populous country.

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country

February 26, 2024

Moscow ally Serbia cracks down on anti-war Russians living in the Balkan country

Thousands of Russians have fled their country, with many arriving in culturally similar Serbia, but the Vucic government appears to be cracking down on anti-Putin sentiments.

France’s Macron not ruling out Western troops on the ground in Ukraine

February 26, 2024

France’s Macron not ruling out Western troops on the ground in Ukraine

French President Emmanual Macron said Monday after meeting with European leaders that sending Western troops to Ukraine was not being ruled out.