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Son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release

December 12, 2023

Son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release

Jimmy Lai's son has been lobbying UK foreign secretary to help secure his father's release from prison; Lai founded Apple Daily, a constant thorn in the side of the Chinese Communist Party.

Belarus detains election observers, breaks into homes as next vote looms, watchdog claims

December 12, 2023

Belarus detains election observers, breaks into homes as next vote looms, watchdog claims

Belarusian security services are now breaking into apartments and detaining election observers ahead of next year's largely ceremonial vote.

Far-right Polish lawmaker blasts menorah with fire extinguisher

December 12, 2023

Far-right Polish lawmaker blasts menorah with fire extinguisher

Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun, equipped with a fire extinguisher, put out a candle Tuesday on the menorah displayed in parliament.

Philippines accuses China of blasting navy supply boat with water cannon

December 11, 2023

Philippines accuses China of blasting navy supply boat with water cannon

A Chinese coast guard ship blasted Philippine navy-operated vessels with a water cannon while harassing the ships in the South China Sea over the weekend.

Burmese junta claims China brokered peace talks with ethnic rebels

December 11, 2023

Burmese junta claims China brokered peace talks with ethnic rebels

Burma's military government reported Monday that it has been holding Chinese-brokered talks with the Three Brotherhood Alliance rebel coalition.

Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial

December 11, 2023

Suspect in arson attack on South African Parliament deemed mentally unfit for trial

Zandile Mafe, who has been charged with terrorism for a 2022 arson attack on South Africa's Parliament, has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

Outgoing Polish PM loses confidence vote, ending national conservatives' 8-year hold of parliament

December 11, 2023

Outgoing Polish PM loses confidence vote, ending national conservatives' 8-year hold of parliament

Now-former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s government lost a confidence vote Monday, paving the way for an incoming centrist coalition to situate itself in Parliament.

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny is missing from prison, spokeswoman says

December 11, 2023

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny is missing from prison, spokeswoman says

Alexei Navalny failed to appear in court via video link from a penal colony near Moscow and his whereabouts are unknown, his spokeperson said Monday.

Kremlin declares occupied Ukrainian territories to participate in Russian presidential election

December 11, 2023

Kremlin declares occupied Ukrainian territories to participate in Russian presidential election

Russian authorities confirmed Monday that balloting for next year's presidential election will be conducted in Moscow-occupied parts of four Ukrainian regions.

Greece temporarily bans fans from top-flight soccer matches

December 11, 2023

Greece temporarily bans fans from top-flight soccer matches

The Greek government on Monday announced its intent to impose a two-month ban on spectators at all top-flight soccer matches amid concerns over fan violence.