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Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

February 6, 2024

Regional authority condemns Senegal's presidential election delay

The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday castigated Senegal's decision to delay its coming presidential election by 10 months.

Top Sri Lankan official out after counterfeit drug scandal arrest

February 6, 2024

Top Sri Lankan official out after counterfeit drug scandal arrest

Sri Lankan Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has resigned from his post after being arrested for his alleged involvement in a counterfeit drug purchase.

1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed

February 5, 2024

1st Russians are fined or jailed over rainbow-colored items after LGBTQ+ 'movement' is outlawed

Russian courts have begun to convict individuals for LGBT activism, deemed extremism, as fines and jail terms have been handed down throughout the nation.

Over 100 Burmese forces flee to Bangladesh amid clash with ethnic rebels

February 5, 2024

Over 100 Burmese forces flee to Bangladesh amid clash with ethnic rebels

Over 100 members of Burma's Border Guard Police have taken refuge across the Bangladeshi border amid fighting between security forces and ethnic rebels.

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

February 5, 2024

About 13 children die each day at a camp in Sudan for displaced people, medical charity MSF says

Zamzam refugee camp in northern Darfur facing severe malnutrition and life threatening medical issues as 13 children are dying per day.

Greek police arrest 12 left-wing protesters who shut down exams over private university bill

February 5, 2024

Greek police arrest 12 left-wing protesters who shut down exams over private university bill

Police in northern Greece arrested a dozen people Monday as they occupied a law school, delaying scheduled exams in protest of a bill to allow private universities in the Balkan nation.

Protests erupt across Haiti, as demonstrators demand Prime Minister's resignation

February 5, 2024

Protests erupt across Haiti, as demonstrators demand Prime Minister's resignation

Protests across Haiti shut down major cities and saw demonstrators scuffle with police as they demanded the swift resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

US pledges urgent military aid increase for Guyana amid continued Venezuelan aggression

February 5, 2024

US pledges urgent military aid increase for Guyana amid continued Venezuelan aggression

The U.S. government will increase urgent military assistance to Guyana, officials reported Monday, as neighboring Venezuela continues encroaching upon its Essequibo territory.

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead at 82

February 5, 2024

Namibian President Hage Geingob dead at 82

Namibian President Hage Geingob, who had held his country's highest office since 2015, died Sunday while being treated for cancer. He was 82.

Cambodian officials file defamation lawsuit against leading rights activist for 'dishonoring' ruling party

February 5, 2024

Cambodian officials file defamation lawsuit against leading rights activist for 'dishonoring' ruling party

Cambodian officials filed a lawsuit against a leading rights activist for defamation. Former Prime Minister Hun Sen believes Soeng Sen Karuna defamed him in an interview.