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Polish lawmakers greenlight morning-after pill for ages 15 and up

February 22, 2024

Polish lawmakers greenlight morning-after pill for ages 15 and up

Polish lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of over-the-counter access to contraceptive "morning-after" pills for individuals aged 15 and up.

Taliban carries out double public execution at stadium

February 22, 2024

Taliban carries out double public execution at stadium

The Taliban on Wednesday publicly executed two men deemed responsible for fatal stabbings, with the victims' relatives firing the fatal shots before thousands at a stadium.

Mother of Navalny claims Russia pressuring her to agree to secret burial after seeing son's body

February 22, 2024

Mother of Navalny claims Russia pressuring her to agree to secret burial after seeing son's body

The mother of Russia's opposition leader Alexei Navalny has accused Russia of pressuring her to bury her son in secret without a public funeral.

Indictment of assassinated Haitian president's widow a political hit, attorney says

February 21, 2024

Indictment of assassinated Haitian president's widow a political hit, attorney says

An attorney for Martine Moïse, the widow of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, dismissed an indictment against her as politically motivated.

Albanians rally by the thousands against ruling Socialist government

February 20, 2024

Albanians rally by the thousands against ruling Socialist government

Opponents of Albania's socialist government gathered by the thousands Tuesday, exchanging blows with police and accusing the Cabinet of corruption.

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

February 20, 2024

Russian foreign minister visits Venezuela, reaffirming support for Maduro regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday reaffirmed Moscow's support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's administration.

Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister

February 20, 2024

Pakistan's ex-premier Khan's rivals name Shehbaz Sharif as candidate for prime minister

A power-sharing agreement was announced by rivals of Pakistan's imprisoned former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, late Tuesday. Shehbaz Sharif will serve as joint candidate for Prime Minister.

Widow, aides to Haitian President Moïse indicted in his assassination

February 20, 2024

Widow, aides to Haitian President Moïse indicted in his assassination

A judge in Haiti has indicted the widow of assassinated former President Jovenel Moïse, a former prime minister, and others in connection with his 2021 killing.

Mexican army takes over highway maintenance, filling potholes, AMLO says

February 20, 2024

Mexican army takes over highway maintenance, filling potholes, AMLO says

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged Tuesday that the country's armed forces have begun assuming highway maintenance duties.

South Africa schedules election as Mandela's party fights to retain 30-year majority

February 20, 2024

South Africa schedules election as Mandela's party fights to retain 30-year majority

South Africa has set a national election date of May 29, with this year's vote expected to be a serious test of the long-ruling African National Congress' stranglehold on power.