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Africa April 18, 2024

Burkina Faso's military government expels 3 French diplomats from country

Three French diplomats have reportedly been expelled from Burkina Faso by the country's ruling military junta for subversive activities.

Belarus April 17, 2024

Belarus votes to suspend Conventional Forces participation

Belarus' parliament on Wednesday voted to suspend Minsk's participation in the Conventional Forces in Europe treaty, which could lead to military expansion by the Lukashenko regime.

Europe April 17, 2024

Swiss parliament approves Nazi symbol display ban

The lower house of the Swiss parliament approved Wednesday a measure banning the use, wearing and display of extremist and Nazi-related symbols.

Europe April 17, 2024

Greece names a convicted politician from Albania’s ethnic Greek minority as candidate in EU election

Greece has added Fredi Beleris, a convicted politician from Albania’s ethnic Greek minority, as a candidate for the European Parliament election; the move adds to the tension between the 2 countries.

Sweden April 17, 2024

Sweden's parliament passes a law to make it easier for young people to legally change their gender

The Swedish parliament has passed a law that lowers the required age to 16 years old for people to legally change their gender; a gender dysphoria diagnosis is no longer required.

Venezuelan Political Crisis April 16, 2024

Venezuela closes its embassy in Ecuador

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday ordered the closure of his country's embassy in Ecuador, a move intended to demonstrate solidarity with Mexico over a raid in Quito.

Algeria April 16, 2024

Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.

India April 16, 2024

Indian police kill 29 suspected Maoist rebels in a gunbattle in a central state

At least 29 suspected Maoist rebels were killed by police in India in the central state of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday; this comes three days before the beginning of a national election.

Europe April 16, 2024

Belgian police shut down a far right conference as it rallies ahead of Europe's June elections

An annual gathering of far-right politicians and supporters, held this year in Brussels, was shut down by Belgian police on Tuesday who cited concerns about public order.

Israel April 16, 2024

Israel pushes for new sanctions on Iran, urges countries to declare Revolutionary Guard a terror group

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday said he is urging 32 countries to impose additional sanctions on Iran targeting its missile program after attack on Israel.

Belarus April 15, 2024

A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper

Katsiaryna Novikava, a political prisoner in Belarus, shed light on the country's prison system and detailed how she was beaten; she smuggled out her story which she wrote on pieces of toilet paper.