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Venezuela approves amnesty that may release of hundreds detained for political reasons
Venezuela's acting president has signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others. The approval...
1,000 Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, intelligence report says
A new Kenyan intelligence report said the Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before...
Police arrest Ex-Prince Andrew. And, Trump hosts the first Board of Peace meeting
U.K. police arrested Former Prince Andrew today on suspicion of misconduct in public office, U.K. media reports. And, President Trump is hosting the first-ever...
Trump administration balances Ukraine talks and Russia deal prospects
The U.S. concluded another round of talks to end the war in Ukraine as the White House pressured Ukraine while exploring potential business opportunities with R...
Iran and the U.S. lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy Thursday, with Tehran holding drills with Russia and the Americans bringing another aircraft carrier cl...
José María Balcázar becomes Peru's eighth president in a decade
José María Balcázar has become Peru's new interim president, replacing another interim leader who was removed over corruption allegations just four months into...
Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting, with some U.S. allies wary
President Donald Trump will gather Thursday with representatives from more than two dozen countries that have joined his Board of Peace, for a meeting that will...
With a win over Sweden, the U.S. men's hockey team will play for an Olympic medal
A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had it...
Australia bans a citizen with alleged IS links from returning from Syria
The Australian is among a group of 34 women and children who had planned to fly from Damascus to Australia on Monday but were turned back by Syrian authorities...
Russia's hybrid warfare rattles Poland and NATO
Russia is stepping up covert attacks across Europe — rail sabotage, drones, cyber strikes — testing NATO. Polish officials warn "disposable agents" are sowing f...
Ukrainian officials to boycott Winter Paralympics over decision to allow Russians to compete under their flag
Ukrainian officials will boycott next month's Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics over the participation of a handful of Russian and Belarusian athletes who hav...
UEFA investigating alleged racist abuse directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector after allegations a racist slur was directed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior during last night's...