Serbia police issue fresh denial over use of ‘sound cannon’ on protesters
An unknown auditory, crowd-control device briefly caused panic at a protest on March 15. Read More
Canada’s population grew at slowest pace since pandemic in fourth quarter
OTTAWA – Canada’s population in the fourth quarter increased at the slowest pace since the pandemic, data showed on Wednesday, as a government crackdown on immigration announced last year takes…
Putin advances strategic aims while ceding little to Trump
LONDON – Vladimir Putin has edged closer to his goal of repairing Russia’s relations with the United States and driving a wedge between the U.S. and Europe, while offering only…
Rebels’ battlefield advantage in east Congo complicates push for talks
For years, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo demanded direct negotiations with Congolese authorities. Battlefield gains mean they can now afford to snub them to try to…
Protesters say Istanbul mayor detention is a blow to democracy
ISTANBUL – Protesters near Istanbul’s main police headquarters on Wednesday said the detention of President Tayyip Erdogan’s main political rival and the city’s mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was a blow to…
Germany to release extra 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, letter shows
BERLIN – Germany’s outgoing government has agreed to release additional 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) in military aid for Ukraine this year after lawmakers passed plans for a fiscal overhaul,…
Situation in Russia’s Belgorod region ‘difficult’, at least one killed, government says
The situation in Russia’s Belgorod region on the border with Ukraine remains difficult, local governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday, a day after Moscow said its forces had thwarted attempts…
Supreme Court chief rebukes Trump over call for judge’s impeachment
The last time a judge was removed by Congress was in 2010. Read More
Supreme Court chief rebukes Trump over call for judge’s impeachment
The last time a judge was removed by Congress was in 2010. Read More
Trump says US doesn’t want Russia, China moving closer together
Mr Trump cast doubt over the foundation of Moscow and Beijing’s bilateral relationship, saying it wasn’t “natural.” Read More