Nigeria parliament on lockdown after clash with Shi’ite group
Nigeria’s National Assembly was on lockdown on Tuesday after shots were fired outside during clashes between police and a group of Shi’ite Muslim protesters....
UK lawmakers vote to legalize same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Britain’s parliament voted on Tuesday in favor of a plan that would compel the government to legalize same-sex marriage rights in Northern Ireland if the...
Mexico Finance Minister Urzua quits, citing policy differences
Mexican Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday citing differences over economic issues and becoming the highest level cabinet member yet to quit President Andres...
Canada’s Trudeau regains momentum in election race after scandal: poll
Canada’s Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is regaining momentum after a damaging political scandal and could win a general election scheduled for October, a Nanos...
Missing American scientist found dead in Crete
An American scientist who disappeared a week ago on the island of Crete was found dead on Tuesday, her employers said....
Russia’s Putin says wind power harmful to birds and worms
Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned on Tuesday the use of wind power, saying wind turbines were harmful to birds and worms....
Bulgaria reports six new outbreaks of African swine fever
Bulgaria has reported new outbreaks of African swine fever among backyard pigs in six villages in the northern region of Pleven, the national food safety...
Burkina Faso urged to avoid curbs on security reporting
Burkina Faso’s Press Association has urged the government to nix a bill that would impose stiff prison sentences on media that “demoralize” security services battling...
Anger at Syrians erupts in Istanbul
Syrians in Turkey’s largest city fear tensions are on the rise as the economy stumbles and rising unemployment fuels anger against their presence as many...
Nigeria’s National Assembly on lockdown after shots fired
Nigeria’s National Assembly was on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon after shots were fired outside during clashes between police and a group of Shi’ite Muslim protesters,...