EU Chief Acknowledges Mistakes in Vaccine Rollout
European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen Wednesday acknowledged Europe was late approving and rolling out COVID-19 vaccines, saying they...
European Lawmakers Criticize Von Der Leyen, Borrell Over Missteps
The European Parliament has seen stormy sessions before but rarely as ugly as Tuesday’s when lawmakers scolded the bloc’s top...
With Mass Vaccination Program Under Way, Moscow Eyes Return to Normal
Across global cities big and small, the coronavirus pandemic has forced a shutdown of cultural life. But that’s changing in...
100-year-old Man Charged for Alleged Nazi-era War Crimes
German prosecutors announced Tuesday they have charged a 100-year-old man with being an accessory to 3,518 murders committed while he...
Steep Fines, Possible Jail Time in Britain for COVID-19 Travel Violations
British Health Secretary Matt Hancock Tuesday introduced tough new travel rules for British and Irish residents who travel from COVID-19...
TV Journalists Face 3 Years in Prison for Reporting on Belarus Protests
Two Belarusian journalists working for the Polish television channel Belsat went on trial in the capital Minsk on Tuesday on...
Hong Kongers in Britain Organize Support for Thousands of Newcomers
While China was preparing to implement a new National Security Law in Hong Kong in the summer of 2020, Jennifer...
Digital Radio Powering Global Communications
Many broadcasters are using a variety of digital radio for high quality transmissions reaching faraway lands. Mike O’Sullivan reports on...
Mystery Metal Monolith Vanishes from Ancient Turkish Site
A metal monolith that mysteriously appeared on a field in southeast Turkey has now disappeared, Turkish media reported Tuesday, four...
Pandemic Handling Gets Mixed Reviews Across US, Europe
Public opinion is mixed on how well Western governments have handled the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey from...
China Appears to Block Popular Clubhouse App
After a brief honeymoon, China appears to have blocked a popular, invite-only audio app called Clubhouse. The iPhone-only app had...
Turkey’s Opposition HDP Faces Ban
The future of Turkey’s second-largest opposition party is hanging in the balance, with mass arrests and growing calls for its...
Pakistan to Host Russia, NATO Members for Joint Naval Drill
Pakistan announced Monday it will host navies from 45 countries, including the United States, China and Russia, for a joint...
Putin, Kremlin Critic Navalny Set Battle Plans for Next Phase in Struggle for Mastery
“Who cares about him?” Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a December news conference when asked about Alexey Navalny, the...
Rescue Ship With 422 Migrants on Board Docks in Sicilian Port
A rescue ship with 422 migrants picked up off the coast of Libya, received permission from the Italian authorities to...
Two Gay Men Returned to Chechnya Face ‘Mortal Danger,’ Rights Group Says
Two gay men seized near Moscow and sent back to their native Chechnya, a region accused of brutal persecution against homosexuality,...
American-Style Football Gaining Traction in Russia
Sunday’s Super Bowl could have an unexpected audience of fans — in Russia. The Federation of American Football in Russia says...
Sicily Offers 422 Migrants Safe Port Before Storm
A vessel carrying 422 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya has been given permission to dock in Italy after...
Russians Growing American-Style Football League
Sunday’s Super Bowl could have an unexpected audience of fans — in Russia. The Federation of American Football in Russia says...
German Firm to Remove Dangerous Material From Beirut Port
A German company is ready to remove hazardous materials stored in dozens of containers at Beirut’s port, Germany’s ambassador to...
Top EU Diplomat Accused of Falling Into Russian Propaganda Trap
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell came under scathing criticism Saturday for his visit to Moscow, which several of the...
Britain Awaits Word From Biden Team on Trade Talks
British diplomats are anxiously awaiting Senate confirmation of Katherine Tai as America’s new U.S. trade representative, in hopes of early...
