What Repatriation of French General Might Do for Franco-Russian Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron hopes the repatriation of the body of General Charles-Etienne Gudin, who was killed in Russia more...
Navalny ‘Completely Pessimistic’ About Western Curbs on Russian Corruption
After one suspected chemical poisoning, two arrests, 40 days in jail and multiple police raids on his Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK)...
Putin Welcomes New Year With Message of Unity for Russians
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rung in the New Year by telling the nation that they are living in tough...
Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Role in Slovak Journalist Murder
A Slovak court handed a 15-year prison sentence to a man charged with facilitating the murder of investigative journalist Jan...
Staying in to Rock Out: Virtual Reality Concerts Bring the Show to You
What would it be like to attend a concert with thousands of other people without leaving your home? Matt Dibble...
The Future of Protest? Catalonians Outwit Spanish Authorities with Phone App
Pro-independence protesters in the Spanish region of Catalonia are using the latest technology to try to outwit authorities. An anonymous...
UN Chief: Young People Inspire Hope for Future of the Planet
In his New Year’s message, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres presented a gloomy assessment of the past year and pinned his...
World Welcomes 2020
People across the world are gathering for traditional celebrations to welcome the year 2020.Revelers in New Zealand and other Pacific...
Russia, Ukraine Finalize Gas Transit Deal Just Before Deadline
Moscow and Kyiv on Monday signed a five-year agreement on the transit of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine, finalizing...
Uber, Postmates Sue to Challenge California’s New Labor Law
Ride-share company Uber and on-demand meal delivery service Postmates sued Monday to block a broad new California law aimed at...
Huawei Sales Up 18% but US Pressure Means Tough Times Ahead
China’s Huawei Technologies said Tuesday that its sales rose a lower-than-projected 18% in 2019 and predicted tough times ahead as...
Germany’s Merkel Urges Climate Action in New Year Message
Chancellor Angela Merkel is telling Germans in her New Year message that “everything humanly possible” must be done to tackle...
Pompeo to Visit Ukraine This Week
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo leaves this week for Ukraine — the country at the center of President Donald...
CIA Devised Way to Restrict Missiles Given to Allies, Researcher Says
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has devised technology to restrict the use of anti-aircraft missiles after they leave American hands,...
Spain: Socialists Pin Future Government on Catalan’s Release
Spain’s state attorney called Monday for an imprisoned Catalan politician to be allowed to be sworn in as a member...
Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Draws Criticism
Criticism mounted in Kyiv Monday over a controversial prisoner swap with Russian-backed separatists, as it emerged that among the captives...
Brazil Fines Facebook $1.6M for Improper Sharing of User Data
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice said on Monday it has fined U.S. tech giant Facebook Inc 6.6 million reais ($1.6 million)...
Turkey Mulls Sending Allied Syrian Fighters to Libya
Turkey is considering sending allied Syrian fighters to Libya as part of its planned military support for the embattled government...
Pompeo to Travel to Ukraine in January
U.S. top diplomat Mike Pompeo will travel in January to Ukraine, the country at the heart of the ongoing impeachment...
France, Egypt Urge ‘Restraint’ to Avoid Libya Escalation
France and Egypt called Monday for the “greatest restraint” by Libyan and international authorities to avoid escalating the conflict in...
Glimmers of Cheer for Paris Commuters on 26th Day of Strikes
The start of a fourth week of French transport strikes saw some modest improvements Monday for beleaguered commuters in Paris,...
Ukraine, Russia-Backed Rebels Swap Prisoners
Ukraine and pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east have completed an exchange of about 200 prisoners. Ukrainian officials say Ukraine...
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