UN urges Philippines to curb killings of journalists
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The UN's rapporteur for freedom of expression has also described the practise of "red-tagging'" government critics and called for the...
- Feb 2
German Bundestag approves controversial diesel subsidy cuts
The measure, which has sparked massive protests from farmers, is part of the government's financial plans for 2024. Lawmakers have now...
- Feb 2
Ukraine Cabinet minister: €50 billion EU aid is 'vital'
Olha Stefanishyna has told DW the EU aid was a message of European support for all Ukrainians. She nevertheless said Kyiv was "anxious"...
- Feb 2
Malaysia: Over 100 Rohingya flee migrant detention center
One of the migrants who fled the immigration center was killed in a road accident. Persecuted Rohingya often illegally flee to...
- Feb 2
Malaysia: ex-PM Najib has jail sentence halved
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted of corruption and still remains on trial in other cases linked to the 1MDB...
- Feb 2
Germany: Public transport workers launch nationwide strike
Buses and trams across the country ground to a halt, as labor union Verdi urges better working conditions. In addition, ground staff at...
- Feb 2
India releases pigeon accused of spying for China
The pigeon was held in custody for eight months before being released. It turned out to be an open-water racing bird from Taiwan. Indian...
- Feb 2
Nairobi fire: Gas explosion kills 3, hundreds injured
The fire started at a gas refilling company in the Kenyan capital. Over 200 people have been injured with at least three fatalities, and...
- Feb 2
Argentina: Protests continue as lawmakers debate reforms
Police fired rubber bullets and water cannons at protesters outside Argentina's Congress as lawmakers debated President Javier Milei's...
- Feb 2
Panama: Missing cardinal found 'safe and sound'
Roman Catholic Cardinal Jose Luis Lacunza had been missing since Tuesday. He was found by the police near his diocese in western Panama....
- Feb 1
Spain: Catalonia declares drought emergency for Barcelona
In the midst of a record drought, Spain's northeastern Catalonia region will face tighter water restrictions following three years...
- Feb 1
Trump sees lawsuit over 'Russia file' sex claims thrown out
A UK court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump against allegations in the "Steele dossier" in which an ex-spy claimed he...
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