UK: Defense spending to exceed $1 billion, report says
Dec 26, 2022 09:39 am UTC| Politics
The United Kingdom is reportedly set to increase its defense spending by over $1 billion. The increase in the budget is expected to be announced by the spring of next year. The Telegraph reported Saturday that the UK...
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukraine accuses Russia of war crimes cover-up by demolishing Mariupol theater
Dec 26, 2022 08:54 am UTC| Politics
Ukrainian authorities have accused Russian officials in the occupied Ukrainian territory of Mariupol of trying to cover up evidence of war crimes following the demolition of a theater in the city. Ukrainian authorities...
Greek EU parliament member in corruption probe protests innocence
Dec 24, 2022 04:09 am UTC| Politics
A Greek member of the European Parliament has protested innocence against the allegations made against her in light of the ongoing corruption probe. EU lawmaker Eva Kaili also requested a Belgian court to be released from...
Iran: US Treasury sanctions officials over protest-related executions
Dec 24, 2022 03:07 am UTC| Politics
The US Treasury Department announced a new batch of sanctions that target several Iranian officials. The sanctions this time are over the executions Irans hardline judiciary carried out on those who participated in the...
Turkey says Sweden must take more action on extraditions to win NATO backing
Dec 23, 2022 11:08 am UTC| Politics
Turkey has called on Sweden to take more action regarding the extraditions Ankara seeks in order to secure support for the NATO alliance. Turkeys top diplomat called for more tangible action following a Swedish Supreme...
Russia-Ukraine war: Two pro-Russian officials in Donetsk injured from Ukraine shelling
Dec 23, 2022 10:01 am UTC| Politics
Two pro-Russia officials were reportedly casualties in Ukrainian shelling that took place in the Donetsk region. The shelling comes amidst heavy fighting taking place in Ukrainian territory. Russian news outlets...
US: Congress to posthumously award congressional medal to Emmett Till
Dec 23, 2022 09:46 am UTC| Politics
The United States Congress is set to posthumously award civil rights icon Emmett Till with the Congressional Gold Medal. The award was meant to honor Till, whose murder helped fuel the countrys civil rights...
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