Now that Sweden’s ascension into NATO appears closer to approval following developments during the NATO summit last week, many wonder what power Sweden’s military can bring to the alliance. VOA…
Fire Set in Swedish Embassy Compound in Baghdad Over Quran Burning, Sources Say
Hundreds of protesters stormed the Swedish Embassy compound in Baghdad early Thursday morning and set a building on fire, a source familiar with the matter and a Reuters witness said,…
Egypt’s President Pardons Detained Researcher Patrick Zaki
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has pardoned rights researcher Patrick Zaki a day after he was handed a three-year prison term on charges of spreading false news in…
Video Appears to Show Wagner Chief With His Troops in Belarus
A video released Wednesday appears to show Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin for the first time since he led a short-lived rebellion last month. He is seen telling his troops…
Fears of Russian Aggression Have Estonians Revisiting Soviet Past
Among the most vocal critics of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Estonia this year declared Moscow a state sponsor of terrorism and expelled the Russian ambassador. Now, the threat of…
Upper House of Russian Parliament Approves Ban on Gender Changes
MOSCOW — The upper house of Russia’s parliament on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming procedures, sending the measure to President Vladimir Putin to be signed into law. The…
Minister Says More Than 700 Sentenced to Prison Over French Riots
More than 700 people have been sentenced to prison over riots in France late last month, the country’s justice minister said Wednesday, lauding the “firm” response of magistrates. In total,…
EU Rushes Firefighters to Greece as Grueling Mediterranean Heat Wave Takes Toll
Fire planes and ground crews from several European countries are heading to Greece where wildfires have intensified as relentless heat wave conditions are keeping much of southern Europe above 40…
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Latest in Ukraine: Russian Attacks Target Kyiv and Odesa
Latest developments: U.S. President Joe Biden hosted Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis’ peace envoy, for talks about Vatican efforts to provide humanitarian aid in response to Russia’s invasion of…
Extreme Heat Scorches Europe, Asia
Swathes of Europe baked Tuesday in a heatwave trailed by wildfires and health warnings, as parts of Asia also suffered under extreme weather. Firefighters battled blazes in parts of Greece…
Wagner Group Leaves Trail of Destruction from Africa to Russia
The Russian private military force known as the Wagner Group captured the world’s attention with its open mutiny and march on Moscow, averted at the last minute through a deal…
France, Italy Send Firefighting Planes to Greece as Wildfires Burn Around Athens
Italy and France are each sending two firefighting planes to Greece to help it cope with wildfires burning on multiple fronts around Athens, with more extreme heat on the way….
Belarus Arrests Former RFE/RL Journalist
Belarusian authorities have detained a prominent journalist who used to work for outlets including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty or RFE/RL. Police on Monday raided the apartment of Ihar Karnei, in…
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Spain’s Early Election Could Put Far Right in Power for First Time Since Franco
Spain’s general election on Sunday could make the country the latest European Union member swing to the populist right, a shift that would represent a major upheaval after five years…
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UN: UK Migration Bill Contrary to International Law
Britain’s Illegal Migration Bill, aimed at stopping thousands of migrants arriving in the country, is at odds with London’s obligations under international law, the United Nations said Tuesday. The bill,…
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Latest in Ukraine: Russia Targets Odesa
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: U.S. President Joe Biden is set to host a meeting Tuesday with Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, Pope Francis’ peace envoy, to discuss the war in Ukraine. Russia’s defense…
High Anxiety Over Ukraine War Sets in at EU-Latin America Summit That Was Supposed To Be a Love-in
High anxiety set in on the closing day of a summit between European Union and Latin American leaders that was supposed to be a love-in but turned into a diplomatic…
US Explores Alternatives After Russia Blocked Flow of Ukrainian Grains
Russia on Monday ended the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which guaranteed the free flow of Ukrainian grain to the rest of the world. Poor nations already struggling with food insecurity…
Erdogan Heads to Gulf States Seeking Funds for Ailing Economy
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan traveled to Saudi Arabia on Monday in a three-stop tour of Persian Gulf states to seek trade and investment opportunities for Turkey’s floundering economy. Erdogan…
Understanding the Implications of No Black Sea Grain Deal
Russia said Monday it is ending its participation in a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine safe passage to export grain from three Ukrainian ports past Russian warships on the Black…
Norway Threatens $100,000 Daily Fine on Meta Over Data
Norway’s data protection agency said Monday it would ban Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using the personal information of users for targeted advertising, threatening a $100,000 daily fine if…
Elton John Backs Kevin Spacey’s Testimony at Actor’s Sexual Assault Trial
Elton John briefly testified Monday for the defense at Kevin Spacey ‘s sexual assault trial as the actor’s lawyer attempted to discredit a man who claimed the Oscar winner aggressively…
Family of Jailed German-Iranian Dissident Concerned Over His Condition
The family of a German-Iranian political dissident sentenced to death in Iran is expressing concern over his condition after a phone conversation with him Sunday. Ghazaleh Sharmahd, the daughter of…
Wounded Ukrainian Soldier Gets Treatment in New York
Mikhail Nalivajko, a fighter with Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces, lost his right leg in an attack on his unit. His injuries defied treatment until a nonprofit brought him to the U.S….
Heat Wave Bakes Southern Europe, Sparking Warnings to Stay Inside, Drink Water, Limit Exercise
Italian health officials intensified heat warnings as southern Europe began a brutally hot week on Monday with temperatures expected to top 40 C — or 104 F — on a…
Latest in Ukraine: ‘Emergency’ Halts Traffic on Bridge to Crimea
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: Russia has a “sufficient stockpile” of cluster bombs and the right to use them if cluster munitions are used against its forces in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin…