Russian President Putin’s Party Wins ‘Fraud Tainted’ Vote
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s party has won a parliamentary majority, official results showed following a vote tainted by signs of fraud.
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Sudan Coup Fails; Dozens Detained
Authorities in Sudan, where minority Christians face persecution, say dozens of military officers have been detained for an alleged coup.
Europe Court Blames Russia For Killing Ex-Spy Litvinenko
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has blamed Russia for the killing of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko. The former Russian spy died in London in 2006 after drinking tea laced with a radioactive substance.
Canada’s Prime Minister Barely Wins Snap Election
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s claimed victory in elections Monday but failed in an attempt to extend his power base in Parliament.
Lebanon: Parliament approves new government, PM calls for IMF talks
Lebanese lawmakers approved Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s new cabinet on Monday, in a move that aims to remedy the country’s devastating economic crisis.
Latin, Caribbean Nations Want New Bloc Outside US
The U.S. global influence was further challenged over the weekend, with several Latin American and Caribbean nations aspiring to form their bloc like the European Union.
Several Killed In Russian University Shooting
Russian authorities say a gunman has been detained after opening fire in a university in the Russian city of Perm, killing at least a handful of people.
Russian President Putin’s Party Leading In Polls
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party was due to win the country’s parliamentary elections, overshadowed by fraud allegations.
Dutch King Unveils Holocaust of Names Memorial
Dutch King Willem-Alexander has unveiled the Holocaust Memorial of Names, more than 75 years after the mass killings of Dutch Jews and others caused an open wound in the Netherlands that has proven difficult to heal.
Biden administration signs its first military deal with Saudi Arabia
The US State Department announced Thursday the approval of a maintenance contract worth up to $500 million for Saudi Arabia’s military helicopter fleet, the first with the kingdom since Joe Biden became president.
Netherlands In Turmoil As Ministers Resign Over Afghanistan Withdrawal
The Netherlands faces political turmoil after becoming the first Western nation with ministers resigning over the U.S—led coalition’s dramatic withdrawal from Afghanistan.
France Recalls Ambassador From US, White House Upset
The United States said Friday it regrets France’s decision to recall its ambassador from Washington after a row over submarines caused their worst diplomatic tensions in years.
U.S. Military Says Drone Strike In Afghanistan Kills 10 Civilians
The U.S. military apologized Friday for a drone strike in Afghanistan last month that it said killed as many as ten civilians – including seven children.
Concerned Jews Thank German Authorities For Foiling Yom Kippur Attack
Germany’s leading Jewish community group thanked authorities Friday for preventing a terror attack on the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur but expressed concern about the future.
China Threatens US With Warships To Protest Pact
China has condemned a new nuclear submarine pact between Britain, the United States, and Australia shows “a Cold War mentality” and warned it could send warships to Hawaii.
Italy To Introduces COVID Pass For All Workers
Italy will become the first European Union member state to make its COVID-19 “Green Pass” mandatory for all workers despite massive protests.
Japan Warns China With Largest Military Drills In Decades
Japan’s army has begun its largest exercises in decades after warning China it will defend disputed islands that Tokyo views as Japanese territory.
France is furious at Australia’s submarine deal with US and UK
France has reacted angrily to Australia’s announcement Wednesday that it will be working with the US and the UK to acquire nuclear-powered submarines for use by the Australian navy, the Washington Times reports.
US and UK to help Australia obtain nuclear submarines in landmark partnership
The UK, the US, and Australia on Wednesday announced a landmark “partnership” agreement, under which the two nuclear nations will help non-nuclear Australia to obtain a multibillion-dollar fleet of nuclear-powered submarines, Sky News Australia reports. The collaboration on the project is the most significant to have taken place between the three countries in decades.
US, Britain, and Australia Ink Defense Pact To Counter China
The United States, Britain, and Australia announced a special security pact Wednesday, just hours after the European Union’s chief hinted at setting up an EU army operating outside the U.S.-led NATO military alliance.