Georgia’s election chief confirms ruling party’s win after incident
MOSCOW – Georgia’s election commission on Saturday confirmed the ruling party’s parliamentary victory after a meeting disrupted by an opposition politician throwing paint at the commission chairman. Read More
Zelensky says wants to end war by ‘diplomatic means’ next year
There have been no meaningful talks between Russia and Ukraine. Read More
Israeli strikes kill at least two medics in south Lebanon, ministry
BEIRUT – Israeli strikes on villages in south Lebanon killed at least two medics early on Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Beirut’s southern suburbs were bombarded for a…
Solar power project in Brazil favelas hopes to shine in G20 spotlight
RIO DE JANEIRO – For residents of Morro da Babilonia, one of Rio de Janeiro’s underdeveloped ‘favela’ neighborhoods, geopolitics rarely enters daily conversation, but as the city readies to host…
After missing school due to extreme heat, African children push for climate action
BAKU – Children from East Africa, where heatwaves and floods have shuttered schools in recent months, are pushing for world leaders to protect their education – and their future –…
Gabon votes on new constitution, key step towards democratic rule
Voters in Gabon headed to the polls on Saturday to decide on a new constitution that would pave the way to democratic rule after a coup ousted the Bongo dynasty…
Southwest Airlines plane struck by bullet before departure in Dallas
Passengers were safely deplaned after the aircraft sustained damage, the airport said. Read More
Southwest Airlines plane struck by bullet before departure in Dallas
Passengers were safely deplaned after the aircraft sustained damage, the airport said. Read More
Kosovo-Romania match abandoned after players walk off pitch following pro-Serbia chants
BUCHAREST – A Nations League match between Romania and Kosovo in Bucharest was abandoned in stoppage time on Friday after the visiting players walked off the field when they heard…
Xi tells Ishiba China hopes Japan will ‘properly handle’ history, Taiwan issues
SHANGHAI – Chinese President Xi Jinping told Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in their first meeting that China hoped Japan would “properly handle” major issues such as history and Taiwan,…