Ukraine lawmaker, 34, fights for Kharkiv in the public square
Mariia Mezentseva is a face of the war in Ukraine.At just 34 years old and a member of Ukraine’s parliament,...
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Scottish leader says he won’t resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement
Scotland's leader insisted Friday that he won't be resigning as he fights for his political survival amid the fallout of...
Greek lawmaker will face criminal charges after physical altercation with a colleague in Parliament
Greece’s parliamentary speaker said that he would seek criminal charges against a lawmaker who allegedly punched a colleague during a...
UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda criticized by human rights groups after Parliament backs new law
Britain’s plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda were swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organizations after Parliament approved legislation allowing...
Croatia’s top court rules President Milanović cannot be prime minister because of campaign
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Croatia's Constitutional Court on Friday banned President Zoran Milanović from becoming prime minister in case his...
EU commission president urges unity as Finland closes Russian borders over migration surge
The head of the European Union's executive branch said Friday that Finland's decision to close its border crossings with Russia...
Tunisian journalist gets 6 months in prison for insulting official as government cracks down on critical media
A judge in Tunisia sentenced a journalist and political commentator to six months in prison in the country's latest assault...
Iconic spire atop 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Denmark collapses in fire
A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the...
Abortion in Germany should be decriminalized during pregnancy’s first 12 weeks, commission says
An independent experts commission recommended Monday that abortion in Germany should no longer fall under the country's penal code and...
South Korea parliamentary election exit polls show liberal opposition parties winning in landslide
South Korea’s liberal opposition parties were expected to win a landslide victory in Wednesday’s parliamentary election, initial exit polls suggested,...
French bill would legalize medically assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
France’s government presented a bill Wednesday to allow adults with terminal cancer or other incurable illness to take lethal medication,...
Uganda court upholds controversial law allowing death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality’
Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday upheld an anti-gay law that allows the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality."President Yoweri Museveni signed...
Israel attempts to pressure Netanyahu as thousands gather for the largest protest since war began
Tens of thousands of Israelis thronged central Jerusalem on Sunday in the largest anti-government protest since the country went to...
Leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party steps down after being charged with ‘historic’ allegations
The leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party has stepped down from the top job after being charged with allegations...
India’s police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of opposition leader
Indian police detained dozens of opposition protesters Tuesday to stop them from marching to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to...
