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World February 15

Students in Iran continue protests over 19-year-old’s murder on campus for second day

Student protesters in Iran called out officials at the University of Tehran for a second day on Saturday following the murder of a business student on campus.

Pakistan February 2, 2025

Jailed ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan draws parallels to President Trump in fight for justice

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan looms large over the country's political scene, despite being jailed. Now questions arise as to whether President Trump could bring him some relief.

Europe January 31, 2025

Serbia rocked by anti-corruption protests after construction tragedy

Tens of thousands of people in Serbia have been marching in the streets to protest alleged Serbian government corruption after an accident that killed 15 people.

Sweden January 30, 2025

An Iraqi man who carried out Quran burnings in Sweden is killed in a shooting

Salwan Momika, a 38-year-old Iraqi man who staged several burnings and desecrations of the Quran in Sweden in 2023, has been killed in a shooting near Stockholm.

Latin America January 9, 2025

Details of Venezuelan opposition leader's possible arrest remain unclear amid Maduro inauguration resistance

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's aides claim she was detained Thursday, despite denials by the country's socialist government.

Congress January 8, 2025

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce ‘Georgian Nightmare Non-Recognition Act' in warning to Putin allied government

Senior Republican and Democratic representatives will introduce a bill on Wednesday prohibiting recognition of the Georgian Dream government amid daily protests against the new government.

Iran January 3, 2025

Iran executes over 1K prisoners in 2024, highest total in 30 years, report says

A new report claimed Iran executed an unprecedented number of people in 2024. Most of the executions took place following the election of its new president in late July.

United Kingdom December 11, 2024

Hundreds of tractors block central London streets as farmers protest tax change

An inheritance tax of up to 20 percent will be applied to British farms in 2026. Hundreds of farmers protested the new policy by blocking the streets of London with tractors Wednesday.

South Korea December 6, 2024

South Korean lawmakers support suspending president’s powers after short-lived martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol's constitutional powers to be stripped after his short-lived martial law declaration.

South Korea December 5, 2024

South Korean president to face impeachment vote this weekend over martial law order, lawmakers say

South Korean opposition lawmakers will hold a vote to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after the president declared martial law on Tuesday, citing "anti-state" activities by his opponents.

Pakistan November 26, 2024

6 dead as protests erupt in Pakistan over jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan

Six people were killed as protests supporting imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan escalated in Islamabad on Tuesday, authorities say.