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Online influencers lead thousands demanding change in Hungary following president's resignation

February 16, 2024

Online influencers lead thousands demanding change in Hungary following president's resignation

Following the scandalous resignation of Hungary's president, online influencers have spearheaded a Budapest protest movement to call for political change.

US secretary of state supports Western Balkans on path toward European Union integration

February 15, 2024

US secretary of state supports Western Balkans on path toward European Union integration

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama this week, focusing on the future of the Western Balkans as they seek to join the European Union.

Greece, Orthodox Christian country, considering legalizing same-sex marriage

February 15, 2024

Greece, Orthodox Christian country, considering legalizing same-sex marriage

Opposition from the influential Greek Orthodox Church is not stopping the Greek parliament from holding a vote late Thursday to potentially legalize same-sex marriage.

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

February 14, 2024

Detention of Venezuelan human rights activist and attorney inspires protest

The detention of prominent attorney and activist Rocío San Miguel highlights concerns surrounding Venezuelan government actions against adversaries real and perceived.

Anti-gang task force agreement with Kenya in the works, Haitian government says

February 14, 2024

Anti-gang task force agreement with Kenya in the works, Haitian government says

The Haitian government announced Wednesday its efforts to broker an official agreement with Kenya to deploy police from the African nation on Haiti's streets.

3, including teen, killed by security forces as Senegal election protests rage on

February 13, 2024

3, including teen, killed by security forces as Senegal election protests rage on

At least three people, one of whom was 16, were killed by Senegalese security forces amid recent protests over the West African nation's delayed presidential election.

No clear winner reported in Pakistani election

February 13, 2024

No clear winner reported in Pakistani election

Pakistan's parliamentary elections have established no clear winner, with the best-performing party winning a mere 93 out of 265 National Assembly seats.

Greeks gather by the thousands in protest of same-sex marriage bill

February 13, 2024

Greeks gather by the thousands in protest of same-sex marriage bill

Over 1,500 Greeks gathered Sunday in Athens in protest of legislation that, if enacted, would legalize same-sex marriage in the Balkan nation.

Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times

February 12, 2024

Pakistani leader defends slow vote reporting, notes previous 66-hour tabulation times

Caretaker Pakistani Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar defended his country's controversial delay in the revelation of last week's election results.

Germans fly satirical Trump, Zelenskyy floats in Carnival parades

February 12, 2024

Germans fly satirical Trump, Zelenskyy floats in Carnival parades

Satirical, politically-biting floats filled the streets of major cities in western Germany, including Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz, amid traditional Shrove Monday festivities.