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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s leader declared an emergency in oil-rich Rivers state and suspended its governor and lawmakers Tuesday over a political crisis and vandalism to pipelines that contribute to the country’s status as Africa’s top oil producer. A crisis in Rivers has brewed for months between incumbent Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and state lawmakers, … Read more
The Trump administration has put journalists at government-funded broadcasters, including Prague-based Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFERL), on leave on March 15 as it froze funding to them. MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption MICHAL CIZEK/AFP via Getty Images/AFP Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sued the Trump administration on Tuesday to try to block … Read more
President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump’s efforts to end the Russia’s war in Ukraine and while he didn’t get a ceasefire agreement, some progress was made. We hear the latest. And in Ukraine, people … Read more
President Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke Tuesday about a potential ceasefire in Ukraine as analysts voiced skepticism about Putin’s motivations. Source link
A view of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) building headquarters on March 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump administration employees entered the building on Monday with the help of law enforcement officials after President Trump ordered the dismantling of the congressionally funded independent nonprofit. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty … Read more
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — President Gustavo Petro urged supporters Tuesday to “rebel” against centrist and right-wing politicians who have blocked efforts to reform Colombia’s health system and labor laws, as the nation prepares for congressional and presidential elections next year. During a protest organized by labor unions on Tuesday, Petro gave a half-hour speech in … Read more
A young South African girl who disappeared last year aged six was allegedly sought by a traditional healer for her eyes and fair complexion, a court has heard. This is among the allegations that have emerged at the ongoing trial of Joshlin Smith’s mother, Kelly Smith, who has been accused of orchestrating her kidnapping. Ms … Read more
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — A dispute over the fate of 60 Algerians that France hopes to deport has deepened a rupture between the countries that has approached a historic low over the past year. Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday rejected a French list of Algerians “with a dangerous profile” set for deportation. It … Read more
Germany’s outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has hailed a multi-billion-euro spending package that passed the Bundestag on Tuesday as an important contribution to European defence efforts. Speaking at a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin, Scholz said that parliament had taken a “historic decision that will enable Germany to live up to its responsibility.” … Read more
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to ban violent bullfighting, triggering outrage from aficionados and celebration from animal rights advocates. The legislation, approved by a 61-1 vote, prohibits the killing of bulls and the use of sharp objects that could injure the animals. It also sets time limits on how … Read more