Russia Sentences Former US Marine to 16 Years in Prison
A Russian court Monday sentenced a former U.S. marine to 16 years in prison on espionage charges. Paul Whelan, 50, was...
Resurgence of Coronavirus Infections Sends Global Markets Plummeting
Asian markets plummeted Monday due to growing fears that a second wave of coronavirus cases will prompt a new round...
Britain Battles over History
The statue of Britain’s wartime leader Winston Churchill in London’s Parliament Square is now boarded up. In the Dorset town of...
European Countries Reopening Borders
Monday sees more reopenings in France, Britain, Greece and other locations, while China is reimposing some coronavirus restrictions after dozens of new cases in Beijing. Restaurant owners in...
Racism, Conflict, Country Violations Top UN Rights Council Agenda
During the coming week, the U.N. Human Rights Council will be faced with many important issues left hanging when its...
Yankee Go Home: What Does Moving Troops out of Germany Mean?
After more than a year of thinly-veiled threats to start pulling U.S. troops out of Germany unless Berlin increases its...
Europe Reopens Many Borders But Not to Americans, Asians
Europe is taking a big step toward a new normality as many countries open borders to fellow Europeans after three...
Thousands of African Migrants Prepare for Sea Crossings to Europe
Ports remain closed in Italy, but the end of lockdown measures, combined with favorable weather conditions, have authorities concerned that...
Ukraine Alleges $5M Bribe Over Burisma, No Biden Link
Ukrainian officials on Saturday said they were offered $5 million in bribes to end a probe into energy company Burisma’s...
Poland and U.S. Deny that Fort Trump Proposal is Bogged Down
Some members of Poland’s government on Friday denied a Reuters report saying talks over a U.S.-Polish defense deal known as...
Despite Risks, Greek Islands Keen to Reopen to Tourists
The Greek island of Mykonos’ newest bar-restaurant, Pelican, seemed to appear from nowhere.Tables, light fixtures and staff members with matching...
Black Lives Matter Protests Turn Violent Across Europe
Riot police fired tear gas and charged at violent protesters at an anti-racism rally in Paris on Saturday, while in...
Relief, but Also Worry, as Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar Reopens
Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s oldest and largest, is open for business after being closed for 70 days...
Paris Marchers Decry Racism, Far Right Rallies in London
Paris riot police fired tear gas Saturday to disperse a largely peaceful but unauthorized protest of police brutality and entrenched...
George Floyd’s Death Sparks Calls for UN Debate
A group of African countries has sent a letter to the president of the U.N. Human Rights Council calling for...
Professional Football Resumes in Italy but Still in Empty Stadiums
Professional soccer has resumed in Italy after a three-month stoppage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Juventus played against AC Milan...
Greece Ramps up Legal Fight Against Sotheby’s to Win Back Bronze Statuette
Greece has vowed to ratchet up legal pressure against a leading U.S. auction house in a bid to win back...
Turkey Arrests Journalist for Revealing State Secrets, Lawyer Says
A Turkish court jailed a prominent opposition journalist from an online news outlet pending trial on accusations that she revealed...
Turkey Communications Director Blasts Twitter for Removing 7,340 Accounts
Turkey criticized Twitter on Friday for suspending more than 7,000 accounts the social media company said were promoting narratives favorable to Turkish...
UN Alarmed by Reports Greece Forces Out Asylum Seekers
U.N. agencies are expressing alarm at persistent reports Greek authorities are rejecting asylum seekers and migrants at the country’s sea...
Putin Appears at Russia Day Celebration
In his first public appearance since May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday expressed confidence that “an absolute majority” of...
Twitter Removes China-linked Accounts Spreading False News
Twitter has removed a vast network of accounts that it says is linked to the Chinese government and were pushing...
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