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South America May 13, 2024

Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies

Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.

United Kingdom May 13, 2024

Belfast judge says parts of the UK's migrant deportation law shouldn't apply to Northern Ireland

A Belfast judge has ruled that the law in the U.K. to deport migrants should not apply in Northern Ireland as parts of it undermine human rights protections.

Iraq May 10, 2024

Iraq asks UN to abandon political mission in Baghdad

The Iraqi government requested Wednesday that the U.N. end a mission aimed at promoting governance and human rights reforms in the strife-torn nation by the end of next year.

China May 10, 2024

Xi leaves Hungary, concluding 5-day tour of Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed from Hungary on Friday, marking the end of a five-day European tour meant to reinforce Beijing's influence over the continent.

Europe May 10, 2024

Top Maltese politician resigns over charges in high-profile hospital scandal

Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne of Malta resigned Friday, also abandoning his European Commission bid, after being charged with fraud.

South America May 9, 2024

Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life

Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.

South America May 9, 2024

Guyana says it gave permission for the US military to fly 2 powerful jets over the capital

Guyana's government said the U.S. military was given permission to fly 2 F/A-18F Super Hornet jets over the country's capital in order to demonstrate cooperation between the 2 countries.

Africa May 9, 2024

Chad's military leader wins disputed presidential election

Chadian military leader Mahamat Deby Itno has been declared the winner of this week's presidential election, though opponents are casting doubt on its legitimacy.

Europe May 9, 2024

Protesters demand Armenian prime minister's resignation after border villages ceded to Azerbaijan

Protesters showed up in Yerevan, Armenia, in droves on Thursday to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation after his government moved to cede land to Azerbaijan.

Europe May 9, 2024

China's Xi visits Hungary in bid to solidify European economic influence

A visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping saw the authorization of numerous agreements aimed at solidifying Beijing's regional economic foothold.

Africa May 9, 2024

South Sudan mediation talks launched in Kenya with a hope of ending conflict

Kenya's President William Ruto has hosted high-level mediation talks over South Sudan with several African presidents, as conflict has crippled South Sudan's economy for years.