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Central America February 2, 2024

Former Panama president's money laundering sentence stands, likely dooming election prospects this year

The Panamanian Supreme Court upheld Friday the sentence of former President Ricardo Martinelli, which will likely bar him from this year's election.

Asia February 2, 2024

1 dead as 131 Burma migrants escape Malaysian detention center

Burmese migrants have escaped from the Bidor immigration detention depot in Malaysia. Most of the escapees are ethnic Rohingya fleeing persecution in Burma.

Caribbean February 1, 2024

UN warns of spike in killings and kidnappings across Haiti as deployment of armed force stalls

4Q of 2023 saw over 2,300 killed or kidnapped according to a UN report, as troubled Caribbean nation sees dramatic surge in violence amidst chaotic territorial gang disputes.

Europe February 1, 2024

Police, student protesters clash in Greek capital as university bill foments unrest

Student protesters clashed with police in Athens, Greece, amid a demonstration against the center-right government's plan to legalize private universities.

United Kingdom February 1, 2024

British lawmaker to step down over alleged abuse, death threats for pro-Israel rhetoric

Conservative British lawmaker Mike Freer announced Thursday his plans to step down from Parliament when this year's election is called.

Europe January 31, 2024

Denmark's Frederik X visits Poland in first trip abroad as king

King Frederik X of Denmark made his first trip abroad Wednesday as the Scandinavian nation's monarch, arriving in Poland to discuss business and climate policy.

South America January 31, 2024

Former Peruvian intelligence chief gets 19 years in prison for 1992 massacre of farmers

Vladimiro Montesinos, who is already imprisoned, now faces an additional 20 year sentence for ordering the murder of six farmers under the pretext of belonging to a rebel group.

Europe January 31, 2024

Former Kosovo infrastructure minister gets 44 months for overspending on road project

Former Infrastructure Minister Pal Lekaj of Kosovo has been sentenced to over three-and-a-half years in prison for overspending on a highway project.

Asia January 31, 2024

Burmese resistance outlines plan for peaceful transition of power from military junta

Key rebel forces in Burma on Wednesday released a roadmap to a potential transition of power from military rule, suggesting openness to peace talks with the junta in Naypyidaw.

Mexico January 31, 2024

Mexico's president condemns reports of an old US investigation into alleged drug campaign donations

Although allegations emerged that AMLO's 2006 campaign had received funds from drug traffickers, no concrete proof was ever found.

Europe January 30, 2024

Belgian farmers block roads to Zeebrugge container port as protests rage on

Belgian farmers blocked access roads to the Zeebrugge container port Tuesday amid continued protests over rising costs, EU regulations, and other grievances.