Russia’s Race for Virus Vaccine Raises Concerns in the West
Russia boasts that it’s about to become the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as...
Journalist Group Calls on Belarus to Release Blogger, Other Reporters Before Elections
The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday called on Belarus to immediately release a blogger arrested a week ago and...
Once Again, Lebanon Picks Up the Pieces
Lebanon’s Chernobyl. That is how some are describing the mammoth blast that shook the capital city Beirut and left thousands...
Trump Orders US Ban on WeChat, TikTok in 45 Days
U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders on Thursday banning any U.S. transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns...
Tensions Mount over China’s Industrial Espionage in US
Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating at a dizzying pace, with July 24 marking the lowest point of...
Young Teacher Challenging ‘Europe’s Last Dictator’ in Belarus
A 37-year-old teacher with no political experience has become an unlikely challenger to Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko — widely known...
Spain Ex-King’s Exile Reignites Questions on Monarchy’s Future
In select circles in Madrid, the rumor had been making the rounds for weeks: Beset by a financial scandal that...
RFE/RL Journalists Assaulted at Ruling Party Rally in Bulgaria
Two RFE/RL journalists were assaulted at a rally for Bulgaria’s ruling GERB party in Sofia, where Prime Minister Boyko Borisov...
Twitter Announces Labels for State-Controlled Media
Twitter announced its decision Thursday to label the accounts of state-controlled media outlets. The new label will apply...
Former Spain King’s Exile Raises Questions About Monarchy’s Future
Spain’s former King Juan Carlos the First left his country this week as he faces possible accusations of financial wrongdoing. ...
Pope Francis Names Women to Vatican Financial Council
Pope Francis named six women to the Vatican financial oversight body Thursday, making them the first women ever in high-level...
Protests Swell in Russia’s Far East
Over the past month, protests have roiled Russia’s Far East, where locals have come out against the arrest of a...
Poland’s Duda Begins 2nd Term as President
Poland’s conservative president, Andrzej Duda, has been sworn in for a second term before parliament members.Most opposition parliamentarians and some...
Beirut Blast Reverberates in Lebanese Diaspora
The massive explosions in Beirut that killed more than 130 people and injured thousands is triggering an outpouring of aid...
Facebook, Citing Virus Misinformation, Deletes Trump Post
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for violating its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus. The...
Turkey Considers Leaving European Domestic Violence Pact
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) said it will decide by next week whether to leave a European treaty...
US Report Exposes Official Communications, Proxies in Russian Disinformation
The United States exposed Russia’s tactics of using a combination of “official, proxy, and unattributed communication channels and platforms” to...
US Action Against IS Financier Shows Jihadists’ Cash Flow Continues from Turkey
The U.S. designation last week of a new Turkey-based member of the notorious Rawi Network for allegedly facilitating money transfers...
Drones with Infrared Cameras Help Track Elusive Koalas
Conservationists in Australia are hoping infrared drones might help save the remaining koala population in New South Wales, one of...
Belgium’s COVID-19 Cases Surging
A Belgian health official Wednesday warned COVID-19 is spreading “intensively” in the country, with the number of patients admitted to...
US Justice Department Asks Court to Block California Net Neutrality Law
The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday asked a federal judge to block California’s net neutrality law, arguing that federal law...
Pompeo Announces Tour of Europe Next Week
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday he would visit Poland and three other European countries next week,...
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