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Three PM contenders in close Finnish election
Prime Minister Sanna Marin, centre-right National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo, and far-right head Riikka Purra are the top contenders for the post of prime minister in Finland's general election on Sunday.
After contentious US visit, Taiwan's president heads to C.America
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen began a visit to Guatemala and Belize on Friday to shore up ties with dwindling allies following a trip to the United States that angered China.
Montenegro votes in presidential run-off after months of gridlock
Montenegro is girding for a closely watched presidential run-off on Sunday, when a young upstart could upend the Balkan nation's political landscape, dominated for decades by incumbent Milo Djukanovic.
Three years after giant protests, Bulgarians' hopes dashed
Bulgarians took to the streets in 2020 in the biggest protests since the end of communism, aiming to push out longtime premier Boyko Borisov who was mired in corruption claims.
Five things to know about Finland
Finland votes Sunday in a nail-biting election with Prime Minister Sanna Marin's centre-left government fighting to hold on to power. Here are five things to know about the Nordic nation.
Finland's far right aims to oust 'rock star' PM
Finnish politics could see a dramatic shift to the far right in elections on Sunday as an anti-immigration party aims to replace "rock star" Prime Minister Sanna Marin's Social Democrats.
Cambodia should halt 'forced evictions' at Angkor Wat: Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International on Friday urged Cambodia to immediately stop the ongoing "mass forced evictions" of 10,000 families from the Angkor Wat temple complex.
N.Ireland to mark 25 years since Good Friday Agreement
Northern Ireland will in the coming month mark the 25th anniversary of peace accords which largely ended three decades of devastating sectarian conflict amid mounting political tensions and security concerns.
Japan FM to visit China, first time in over 3 years
Japan's top diplomat Yoshimasa Hayashi will visit China this weekend, the first such visit in over three years, the foreign ministry in Tokyo announced Friday.
Ukraine's Bucha rebuilds, seeks justice for war killings
A year after its liberation by Ukrainian forces, Bucha and its people are still confronted by the atrocities blamed on Russian forces during their occupation of the city.
One year on, Ukraine remembers Bucha victims
Ukraine on Friday marks one year since Russia withdrew from the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, leaving the bodies of executed civilians strewn in the streets in what has become a symbol of alleged Russian war crimes.
Migrant fire deaths underline Mexico's 'dirty work' for US
The deaths of 39 detained migrants in a fire in Mexico are a reminder of the "dirty work" the country does for the United States to stem migrant flows, experts say.
The porn star, the president and $130,000 in 'hush money'
In July 2006, real estate tycoon and reality television star Donald Trump met an adult film actress, Stormy Daniels, at a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe.
'I'm not a victim': Stormy Daniels, ex-porn star in the spotlight
Stormy Daniels is a onetime porn star who has approached her growing role in US political history with character and wit -- though her feud with Donald Trump has come with a price.
Five arrested in Mexico for dozens of migrant fire deaths
Five people have been arrested over a fire at a Mexican immigration detention center near the US border that left 39 migrants dead and 27 injured, authorities said Thursday.
Senegal court hands opposition leader suspended term
A Senegal court on Thursday handed a two-month suspended sentence to opposition leader Ousmane Sonko after a libel trial his lawyers said will not rule him out of the 2024 presidential election.
Trump critics fear indictment will boost reelection bid
Donald Trump's adversaries have long called for him to face criminal charges but some fear the first-ever prosecution of a former US president could be a loser that undermines more consequential cases.
Trump indicted, first US president to face criminal charges
A New York grand jury has voted to indict former Donald Trump over hush money payments made to a porn star, US media reported Thursday, making him the first ever serving or former president to face criminal charges.
Turkey becomes last NATO nation to ratify Finland membership
Turkey on Thursday became the final NATO nation to ratify Finland's membership of the US-led defence alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bolsonaro returns to Brazil, vowing Lula's days are numbered
Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro returned home to Brazil Thursday from three months of self-imposed exile in the United States, vowing to be a fierce opponent to his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
US says Russia seeking more NKorean arms, names broker
The White House said Thursday that Russia is seeking more arms from North Korea for the Ukraine war, revealing the identity of a Slovakian man allegedly brokering deals between Moscow and Pyongyang.
Thousands commemorate Palestinian Land Day in Israel, Gaza
Thousands rallied Thursday across Israel and the Palestinian territories for Land Day, commemorating a deadly crackdown in 1976 on protests against Israeli plans to seize land owned by Arab citizens.
Amsterdam sex workers protest red light closure plans
Sex workers marched through Amsterdam on Thursday to protest against plans to move them from the famed red light district to a huge "erotic centre" on the outskirts of the city.
Tunisia should release critics of president: Amnesty
Tunisian authorities should release detainees arrested on "unfounded accusations of conspiracy" and drop their criminal investigation mostly targeting political opponents of President Kais Saied, Amnesty International said Thursday.
Turkey set to become last NATO nation to ratify Finland membership
Turkey was on course Thursday to become the final NATO nation to approve Finland's membership of the US-led defence alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US candidate Ajay Banga sole nominee to lead World Bank
Ajay Banga, the American pick to lead the World Bank, was the only candidate nominated for the position, the bank confirmed Thursday, paving the way for his likely appointment in the coming months.
Charles warns Europe security under threat in German speech
King Charles III called Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to European democratic values Thursday in the first speech by a monarch to the German parliament but said allies like Britain and Germany can draw courage from their unity.
IOC chief Bach slams sport's 'politicisation' over Russia
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Thursday said it was "deplorable" that several European countries had criticised a move to readmit Russian and Belarusian athletes to world sporting competition.
Nine dead in crash of two US Army helicopters
Two US Army helicopters crashed during a nighttime training mission in Kentucky, killing all nine soldiers on board, a general said Thursday.
France's Macron dismisses unrest, promises drought action plan
President Emmanuel Macron announced new water-saving measures for France on Thursday as he sought to brush aside weeks of political turmoil after he imposed a deeply unpopular pensions reform.
Sporadic clashes in Kenya on third day of protests
Sporadic violence broke out in Kenya on Thursday, the third day of opposition demonstrations to protest at the government and the high cost of living.
Ukraine is 'determining factor' in China-EU ties: EU chief
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen warned Beijing on Thursday that its stance on Russia's war in Ukraine would determine Chinese-EU ties but said Europe was not looking to "decouple" from China.