West African leaders on high-stakes mission to defuse political crisis
West African leaders Presidents of Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger, Nigeria and Senegal arrive in Bamako in a bid to defuse…
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British historian quits Cambridge over slavery remarks
British constitutional historian David Starkey quit at Cambridge University after he drew criticism for his remarks saying slavery was not…
New Delhi denies visas to US panel on religious freedom
New Delhi has turned down US Travel request for panel members as United States Congress releases its own new report…
Kathmandu calls for border talks with Delhi as dispute deepens
Kathmandu and Delhi dispute began after India’s inauguration of a Himalayan road that lies at a three-way junction with Tibet…
German far-right AfD wins symbolic court case against Interior minister
German far-right political party AfD won case against Interior minister,Court says minister breached neutrality rule by publishing his ‘biased’ remarks.
Democrats in US Congress propose extensive police reforms
Democrats in US Congress unveiled a sweeping package of legislation aimed at combating police violence and racial injustice.
Russian Upcoming vote could extend Putin’s rule
Russians preparing to vote on constitutional amendments on July 1 could pave the way for another 12 years for Vladimir…
Burundi election commission declares governing party’s candidate
Burundi election commission has declared governing party’s candidate Evariste Ndayishimiye winner of country’s presidential election.
Russian President changes electoral law to allow remote vote
Russian President approved changes to the country’s electoral law, allowing Russians to vote electronically or by mail in future polls.
Germany Constitutional Court limits power of spy agency
Germany Constitutional Court ruled that surveillance of telephones and internet traffic of foreign nationals abroad by the BND agency violates…
Albanian national theatre Demolition sparks angry protests
Albanian authorities began demolishing national theatre after dragging away two dozen actors and activists, large crowd chanting “shame” and “dictatorship”.
New York Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned
New York state Democratic presidential primary will take place as planned next month, District Judge Analisa Torres ruled.
German top court ruling on bond purchases sparks worries over EU resilience
German top court (Federal Court of Justice) rules country’s central bank must justify bond-buying under European Central Bank stimulus scheme.
Lesotho PM deploys army on streets to ‘restore order’
Lesotho prime minister Thomas Thabane, under pressure to step down, sends troops, accusing law enforcement agencies of undermining democracy.
Moroccan journalist to appear at a court for second hearing
Moroccan writer and activist Omar Radi is due to appear at a court in Casablanca for a second hearing in…
French lower house approves hotly debated controversial pension reform
French lower house has approved a hotly debated overhaul of the country’s pensions system after two no-confidence votes failed.
Tunisian Prime Minister forms new government with uncertainty
Tunisian Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh has formed new government but the future is uncertain due to key members of Ennahdha…