Category: World
UK economy grows 0.4% amid confidence from vaccine rollout
The U.K. economy grew 0.4% in February, rebounding from a sharp drop the previous month,.
Ecuador picks conservative for president; Peru eyes runoff
QUITO, Ecuador — A conservative businessman seemed headed to Ecuador‘s presidency, with voters rejecting the.
The leaders of Ukraine, Turkey stress territorial integrity
The presidents of Ukraine and Turkey are stressing the importance of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the.
Pandemic, hunger forces thousands into sex work in Mexico
MEXICO CITY — Hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic have forced former sex workers in.
Southern African leaders meet in Mozambique on rebel threat
Southern African leaders are meeting in Mozambique’s capital Maputo on Thursday to discuss ways to.
Palestinian leader ‘in good health’ ahead of election
The Palestinian president has received a clean bill of health ahead of the anticipated Palestinian.
Putin signs law allowing him 2 more terms as Russia’s leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing him to potentially hold power until.
European leader urges foreign fighters to leave Libya
The European Union is calling for the departure of all foreign forces and mercenaries from.
Myanmar death toll mounts amid protests, military crackdown
Security forces in central Myanmar have opened fire on anti-coup protesters, killing at least two.
Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests
YANGON, Myanmar — Myanmar’s wireless broadband internet services were shut down on Friday by order.
Brazil’s government celebrates military coup anniversary
SAO PAULO — Key members of Brazil’s government on Wednesday celebrated the anniversary of the.
In stark warning, Egypt leader says Nile water ‘untouchable’
Egypt’s president says his country’s share of the Nile River’s waters are “untouchable” in a.
Vatican punishes Polish churchmen for alleged abuse cover-up
The Vatican says it is punishing a retired Polish archbishop and a bishop for their.
Police: 2 suicide bombers detonate outside Catholic cathedral on Indonesia's Sulawesi island, wounding several people
Police: 2 suicide bombers detonate outside Catholic cathedral on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding several people.
Plan made to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal using tide
SUEZ, Egypt — The company that owns the giant container ship stuck sideways across the.
Shipping losses mount from cargo vessel stuck in Suez Canal
ISMAILIA, Egypt — Dredgers, tugboats and even a backhoe failed to free a giant cargo.
Pope taps Chilean sex abuse whistleblower for Vatican panel
Pope Francis has named a Chilean man who helped uncover a clerical sex abuse scandal.
EU targets 11 Myanmar officials over coup, crackdown
The European Union and the United States imposed sanctions Monday on a number of Myanmar.
Acclaimed Egyptian feminist Nawal Saadawi dies at age 89
Nawal Saadawi, a renowned Egyptian feminist, psychiatrist and novelist, whose writings have stirred controversy for.
Yemen rebels admit tear gas behind fire at migrant detention
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have broken their silence on the cause of a fire that tore.
Explosion in Moscow suburb kills 3 people, injures 4
Emergency officials say an explosion in a residential building in a Moscow suburb killed three.
Myanmar construction magnate claims cash payments to Suu Kyi
A Myanmar construction magnate with links to military rulers has claimed he personally gave more.
Gunmen kill at least 58 in attack on Niger market sellers
Niger’s government says that gunmen have attacked a group of civilians returning from market day,.
Ex-Mali coup leader won’t stand trial for 2012 killings
An appeals court in Mali has ruled that the man behind the country’s 2012 coup.
Watching the watchers: who’s at the helm of EU’s Frontex?
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s border and coast guard agency Frontex, the pride of the.
