American Military Personnel Imprisoned in Russia for Four Years
According to Russian official media, an American soldier who had been detained in Russia earlier this year was given a…
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Ecuador Reimposes Visa Rule for Travelers from China
The foreign ministry of Ecuador announced on Tuesday that it was essentially reintroducing the need for a visa for visitors…
Austrian Heiress Donates $27 Million, Advocates for Higher Taxes
An heiress who has criticized Austria for not having inheritance and wealth taxes donated the majority of her fortune, 25…
Kenyan Authorities Backtrack on Tax Bill Amid Nationwide Protests
Following Tuesday’s protests, the Kenyan government decided to remove some tax increases that were originally part of its contentious financial…
South China Sea Collision: Philippines Holds China Responsible for Injuries and Damage
Amid simmering tensions over territorial disputes in the strategically significant and resource-rich South China Sea waterway, Manila has accused China…
Thailand Becomes First ASEAN Nation to Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
With the Senate voting decisively in favor of a bill that will make the kingdom the first country in Southeast…
Violence Strikes: Mayor-elect Ambushed and Killed Outside Acapulco
The latest in a string of attacks on politicians, the assassination of the mayor-elect of a small municipality close to…
Fatal Shipwrecks Off Italian Coast: 64 Missing, 11 Confirmed Dead
Following a catastrophe off the southern coast of Italy on Monday, 64 people were reported missing at sea; 11 of…
Record $2.8 Billion Cocaine Seizure by German Law Enforcement
On Monday, German authorities declared that they had apprehended seven individuals and taken cocaine valued at 2.6 billion euros ($2.78…
Suspected Botulism Outbreak in Moscow: Over 120 Hospitalized, 30 in ICU
More than 120 people in Moscow sought medical attention after a suspected outbreak of an uncommon and extremely serious food…