Protesters have clashed with security forces outside Lebanon’s military court in Beirut, as demonstrators demanded a fair investigation and trial for people detained during protests in Tripoli two weeks ago.
US Senate votes to allow witnesses, likely prolonging Trump impeachment trial
The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president...
Big energy sues Netherlands for €1.4 billion over coal phase out | DW News
The world needs to stop burning fossil fuels to limit the devastating effects of climate change. The Netherlands has legislated to shut down all coal-fired power plants by 2030. But now a German energy company is suing...
Ecuador to conduct partial vote recount to decide presidential runoff candidate
Ecuador’s top electoral body announced on Friday it would conduct a partial recount of Sunday’s presidential vote following a request from the two candidates battling for second place.
Anger over mass arrests in Myanmar at protests against coup
Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup sustained mass protests for an eighth straight day on Saturday as continuing arrests of junta critics added to anger over the detention of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
Mario Draghi formally accepts Italian premiership, unveils new cabinet
Mario Draghi, the former head of the European Central Bank, took charge of Italy’s new government on Friday, and unveiled a cabinet that mixed unaffiliated technocrats with politicians from across his broad...
