Riot kills dozens in Tajik prison
TAJIKISTAN – The justice ministry said at least 29 inmates and three guards were killed during a riot at a high-security prison in this...
Zelensky calls for snap election
UKRAINE – Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky announced a snap parliamentary election during his swearing as Ukraine’s new president.
The election was expected to take place on...
Trump warns Iran amid tensions
WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, suggesting it will be destroyed if a conflict breaks out between...
Trump outlines ‘pro-life’ views
WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump outlined his “strongly pro-life” views on abortion amid controversy over strict new laws passed in several states.
Trump...
French jets land in Indonesia
INDONESIA – Seven fighter jets from a French aircraft carrier made unscheduled landings in Indonesia on Saturday due to bad weather.
An Indonesian official said...
Dead twins found in Kenya
KENYA – This country’s authorities said the bodies of two babies – thought to be twins – were found during a clean-up of a...
Google restricts Huawei’s use of Android
Google has cut phone maker Huawei off from some updates to the Android operating system, dealing a blow to the Chinese firm.
New Huawei smartphones...
Chancellor calls for snap election
AUSTRIA – Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz asked for a snap election after his Vice-Chancellor, Heinz-Christian Strache, resigned over a corruption scandal.
Kurz’s People’s Party was...
Ex-CIA agent Mallory jailed
WASHINGTON – The United States justice department said a former Central Intelligence Agency officer was jailed for 20 years for disclosing military secrets to...
Germany to pay commune victims
Germany – This country will compensate up to €10,000 (£8,700; $11,000) to victims of a notorious and abusive commune in southern Chile.
Colonia Dignidad was...