Belarus releases 250 political prisoners as part of US deal
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the release of 250 political prisoners on Thursday in exchange for easing sanctions from Washington,…
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Trump image approved for commemorative gold coin
What’s gold, round and bears US President Donald Trump’s image? A commemorative coin marking the United States’ 250th anniversary, of…
Belgian diplomat faces trial over 1961 Congo leader killing
A Brussels court on Tuesday ruled that Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, must stand trial over war crimes…
Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned from his post Tuesday, citing President Donald Trump’s decision…
Republic of Congo votes in presidential election
Voters in the Republic of Congo are choosing a new leader on Sunday, with the incumbent, President Dennis Sassou N’Guesso, expected to…
Uganda’s Bobi Wine says he has fled the country
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said on Saturday that he had left the country “for critical engagements outside Uganda” two…
Kenya minister flies to Russia to halt illegal army hiring
Kenya’s Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi departed for Moscow on Sunday to press Russian authorities to end the recruitment of Kenyan…
Germany, others partially release oil reserves amid Iran war
Coordinated efforts to keep oil prices and fuel prices at filling stations in check began to emerge on Wednesday in…
Iran says women’s soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Iranian media said on Sunday that the captain of the women’s soccer team had rescinded her asylum application in Australia…
Hungary’s rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote
Hungary’s ruling and opposition parties each held major rallies on Sunday as they race to shore up support ahead of hotly…