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Mexico April 25, 2024

AMLO calls gangs, cartels 'respectful people' who 'respect the citizenry'

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Thursday that the country's gangs and cartels generally "respect the citizenry" in favor of killing each other.

Belarus April 25, 2024

Belarus says it thwarted attempted Lithuanian drone strikes; Vilnius rebuffs claims

Top-ranking Belarusian security official Ivan Tertel said Thursday that the country had stopped attempted drone strikes by Lithuania, which has denied the claim's validity.

United Kingdom April 25, 2024

Scottish leader faces battle for survival after ending power-sharing deal over climate change clash

Scottish leader Humza Yousaf's decision Thursday to end a power-sharing agreement with the Scottish Green Party has triggered events that could see him lose his job next week.

Africa April 25, 2024

Congo questions Apple over knowledge of conflict minerals in its supply chain

Lawyers representing Congo said they are questioning Apple about its knowledge of 'blood minerals' from the country's east that could be smuggled into the tech company's supply chains.

Europe April 25, 2024

Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy

Portugal on Thursday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the army coup that brought democracy to the European country; the Carnation Revolution ended a four-decade dictatorship.

Africa April 24, 2024

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in its annual report Wednesday that authorities in Togo have prevented civilians from protesting peacefully, and have repressed the media.

Europe April 24, 2024

North Macedonia to hold presidential runoff with center-right candidate in the lead

North Macedonia will hold a presidential runoff on May 8 after no candidate secured enough support from voters to win outright; voting will coincide with parliamentary elections.

Africa April 24, 2024

Rwanda's Hope Hostel, which once housed genocide survivors, ready to take in migrants from UK

After the British Parliament approved a bill this week allowing the deportation of some migrants to Rwanda, the East African country said it is ready to receive them.

Saudi Arabia April 24, 2024

Saudi King Salman enters hospital for 'routine examinations,' state media says

Saudi Arabia's King Salman, who assumed the throne in 2015, entered a hospital in the city of Jeddah on Wednesday for "routine examinations," according to state media.

Africa April 24, 2024

UK approached Botswana to take ‘unwanted immigrants,’ African country's foreign minister says

Botswana's foreign minister Lemogang Kwape said on Tuesday that the African country declined a request by the U.K. to take some of their "unwanted immigrants."

Spain April 24, 2024

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez weighing resignation after wife targeted by judicial probe

Left-wing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has said he will consider resigning after the launch of a judicial investigation into corruption accusations against his wife.