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Somalia secures $4.5B debt relief deal

December 13, 2023

Somalia secures $4.5B debt relief deal

Somalia on Wednesday locked down a $4.5 billion debt relief deal from international creditors, according to both the IMF and the World Bank.

Albanian high court blocks ratification of migrant deal with Italy

December 13, 2023

Albanian high court blocks ratification of migrant deal with Italy

Albania's Constitutional Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked the ratification of a controversial asylum processing deal signed with Italy.

Netherlands stresses commitment to 'strategic partnership' with South Korea after semiconductor talks

December 13, 2023

Netherlands stresses commitment to 'strategic partnership' with South Korea after semiconductor talks

Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced Wednesday his intent to build upon Amsterdam's trade alliance with South Korea following a two-day state visit by Yoon Suk-Yeol.

Polish Prime Minister Tusk sworn in, replacing conservative party after 8 years

December 13, 2023

Polish Prime Minister Tusk sworn in, replacing conservative party after 8 years

Newly elected Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk was sworn into office on Wednesday at the Presidential Palace, ending eight years of conservative leadership.

Turkish lawmaker suffers heart attack after declaring Israel will 'not be able to escape the wrath of God'

December 12, 2023

Turkish lawmaker suffers heart attack after declaring Israel will 'not be able to escape the wrath of God'

Saadet Party Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez gave a speech on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, saying Israel will "not be able to escape the wrath of God," before fainting.

Tunisian opposition leader slams military prosecution as dissident crackdowns continue

December 12, 2023

Tunisian opposition leader slams military prosecution as dissident crackdowns continue

Chaima Issa, a leading figure in the opposition to Tunisian President Kais Saied, denounced her military prosecution Tuesday, accusing the government of sowing fear over civil liberties.

South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

December 12, 2023

South Africa to build new nuclear plants, but opposition stokes fears over Russia links

The South African government announced Tuesday its intent to build new nuclear power stations in hopes of combating persistent blackouts and other energy-related woes.

Far-right Polish lawmaker stokes outrage for blasting menorah with fire extinguisher: 'absolutely scandalous'

December 12, 2023

Far-right Polish lawmaker stokes outrage for blasting menorah with fire extinguisher: 'absolutely scandalous'

A far-right MP in Poland was quickly denounced for storming into a Hanukkah celebration in parliament and blasting a menorah with a fire extinguisher.

Albanian prosecutors want ex-Prime Minister under house arrest for corruption

December 12, 2023

Albanian prosecutors want ex-Prime Minister under house arrest for corruption

Prosecutors are seeking house arrest for disgraced former Prime Minister Sali Berisha, a center-right opposition figure who insists his corruption charges are politically motivated.

El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt

December 12, 2023

El-Sissi's re-election considered imminent as polls close in Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi appears all but certain to win re-election, having faced no serious challenger in Tuesday's vote.