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EU foreign policy czar suggests US slash military aid to Israel

February 12, 2024

EU foreign policy czar suggests US slash military aid to Israel

European Union foreign policy head Josep Borrell appeared to call Monday on the U.S. to cut its arms supplies to Israel over civilian casualties in its counteroffensive against Hamas.

Pakistan's election results are out, and there is no winner. Here is what happens next.

February 12, 2024

Pakistan's election results are out, and there is no winner. Here is what happens next.

The final results of Pakistan's parliamentary elections are out, but there is still no winner. People are angry about the election results and legal challenges have started.

Parcel bomb defused after delivery to Greek senior judge

February 12, 2024

Parcel bomb defused after delivery to Greek senior judge

Greek explosives experts on Monday successfully defused a parcel bomb that was delivered to a senior judge's courthouse office in Thessaloniki.

Malaysian high court strikes down state's Sharia-based laws

February 9, 2024

Malaysian high court strikes down state's Sharia-based laws

The Malaysian Federal Court ruled Friday against 16 Sharia-based criminal laws imposed by the opposition-run Kelantan state government.

Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt, 93, euthanized 'hand in hand' with wife

February 9, 2024

Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt, 93, euthanized 'hand in hand' with wife

Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and his wife, Eugenie van Agt-Krekelberg, died "hand-in-hand" Monday by euthanasia. They were both 93.

Netanyahu planning to evacuate civilians from large Gaza city as expected invasion looms

February 9, 2024

Netanyahu planning to evacuate civilians from large Gaza city as expected invasion looms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday declared Jerusalem's intent to evacuate the southern Gaza city of Rafah, currently home to some 1.4 million people.

Azerbaijani president's 90% re-election margin raises concerns over 'restrictive' system

February 9, 2024

Azerbaijani president's 90% re-election margin raises concerns over 'restrictive' system

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's landslide re-election victory has been confirmed by the Eurasian nation's Central Election Commission.

Haitian PM Henry urges calm as protesters, rioters insist that he resigns

February 8, 2024

Haitian PM Henry urges calm as protesters, rioters insist that he resigns

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry condemned Thursday the riots transpiring across his strife-torn Caribbean nation, as many demonstrators demand his resignation.

German Chancellor Scholz seeking aid for Ukraine on Washington trip, visit with Biden

February 8, 2024

German Chancellor Scholz seeking aid for Ukraine on Washington trip, visit with Biden

Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz will visit Washington, DC, this week in a push for more American aid to benefit Ukrainians in their war against Vladimir Putin's regime.

About 340 Burmese troops fled to Bangladesh following rebel skirmish, country says

February 8, 2024

About 340 Burmese troops fled to Bangladesh following rebel skirmish, country says

About 340 Burmese troops, including members of the military dictatorship's Border Guard Police, are now reported to have fled to Bangladesh by Wednesday.