World Politics - Page 71

Israel to cap number of Muslim citizens at Al Aqsa Mosque mosque during Ramadan

February 20, 2024

Israel to cap number of Muslim citizens at Al Aqsa Mosque mosque during Ramadan

Israeli officials plans to limit the number of Muslim citizens allowed in Jerusalem's Al Aqsa Mosque during the upcoming Ramadan holy month to 40,000-50,000.

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever

February 19, 2024

Britain's top diplomat says he hopes the Falkland Islands will wish to stay in the UK family forever

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron became the first to visit the Falkland Islands in 30 years, amid renewed tensions with Argentina over the territory.

Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader begins hunger strike

February 19, 2024

Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader begins hunger strike

Rached Ghannouchi, the 82-year-old co-founder of Tunisia's Ennahda opposition party, began a hunger strike in prison Monday over an incarceration he alleges is unjust.

A prayer for Evita: Here's why many Argentines are devoted to a first lady who died in 1952

February 19, 2024

A prayer for Evita: Here's why many Argentines are devoted to a first lady who died in 1952

Nearly three quarters of a century after her death, the legacy of Evita still looms large over Argentina, where the affiliated party leads the opposition to President Javier Milei.

Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

February 19, 2024

Rwanda rejects US calls for de-escalation in the Congo

Rwandan authorities on Monday rejected American calls for a military withdrawal from the Democratic Republic of the Congo amid a "dramatic" escalation at the border.

Alexei Navalny's death represents major blow to political dissent in Russia

February 19, 2024

Alexei Navalny's death represents major blow to political dissent in Russia

Alexei Navalny, the foremost Russian opposition leader, has died in prison. This represents a large hit to the movement, as the rest of the opposition is largely imprisoned or abroad.

Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

February 16, 2024

Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has stated his nation's government will block a university scholarship offered to LGBTQ people by advocate organization GALZ.

Court overturns Senegalese presidential election delay

February 16, 2024

Court overturns Senegalese presidential election delay

Senegal will hold its next presidential election as soon as possible following the overturning of incumbent Macky Sall's postponement of the vote.

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions

February 16, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani premier Khan appeals 3 recent convictions

Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan is now facing 31 years in prison on a variety of charges, including corruption, revealing secrets, and marriage law violations.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines upholds gay sex ban

February 16, 2024

St. Vincent and the Grenadines upholds gay sex ban

A high court ruling in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday upheld the Caribbean nation's laws criminalizing gay sex, a significant loss for regional human rights activists.