Barbed wire and black humor: Russian activists line up for protest tattoos
Ivan Loktev, a young Russian opposition activist, wanted a memento of a string of protests that have drawn tens of thousands to Moscow’s streets this...
Italian PM sets seal on new government, unveils cabinet
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte unveiled his new cabinet on Wednesday, uniting two rival political parties in an unlikely coalition that is expected to improve...
Hong Kong leader pulls extradition bill, but too little too late, say some
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday withdrew an extradition bill that triggered months of often violent protests so the Chinese-ruled city can move forward...
South Sudan’s Yei residents party for peace
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, in collaboration with the local authorities, organized a concert in Yei to celebrate peace and promote reconciliation in...
Amid swine fever outbreak, Brazil beef plants set for Chinese inspections: sources
Chinese health inspectors are expected to start evaluating four Brazilian beef plants on Thursday as part of a push to approve new meat exporters amid...
Ramaphosa says South Africa must stop attacks on foreigners, nearly 300 arrested
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told officials and business leaders on Wednesday that he was committed to quelling attacks on foreigners that have threatened to...
Russia jails protester for 3.5 years for violence against police: RIA
A Russian court sentenced a protester to 3-1/2 years in jail on Wednesday after finding him guilty of using violence against the police at an...
No trade mechanism until Iran passes terrorism financing laws: French diplomat
A European trade mechanism to barter humanitarian and food goods with Iran will not work until Tehran sets up a mirror company and meets international...
Brazil beef plants set for Chinese checks this week: sources
Chinese health inspectors are expected to start evaluating four Brazilian beef plants on Thursday as part of a push to approve new meat exporters amid...
MTN Nigeria shuts stores after anti-South African attacks
The Nigerian division of South African telecom operator MTN said on Wednesday it will shut all stores and service centers in the country until further...