Wilders' ally, tapped to 'scout' for Dutch coalition, quits
Gom van Strien, who was chosen by Geert Wilders to oversee the first stage of coalition talks, resigned over fraud allegations. It...
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Nov 27, 2023
New Zealand's new PM to scrap 'generational smoking ban'
The new government of New Zealand, which was sworn in on Monday, has said it will end measures aimed at banning the sale of cigarettes to...
Nov 27, 2023
North Korea rebuilds border posts after scrapping deal
North Korea has sent troops to restore border posts that were taken town as part of an agreement to ease tensions, Seoul says. South...
Nov 27, 2023
Pope Francis 'good, stable' but suffers lung inflammation
The Vatican says the Pontiff is showing signs of improvement after it was revealed over the weekend that he was suffering from lung...
Nov 27, 2023
France: 6 teens go on trial over 2020 teacher beheading
Samuel Paty was killed by a suspected Islamist after showing cartoons of Prophet Mohammad to his class. Five teenagers are charged with...
Nov 27, 2023
Iran sues newspaper for publishing morality guard documents
The reformist newspaper Etemad published a secret document linking the Iranian government to volunteer morality guards. Among their other...
Nov 27, 2023
Irish author Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize for 'Prophet Song'
Paul Lynch had been the bookies’ favorite to win the prestigious literary prize. The novel "Prophet Song" depicts an Ireland descending...
Nov 27, 2023
Germany: Teen hands in lost wallet holding thousands in cash
Police in Cuxhaven in northern Germany praised the "honest finder" who returned a wallet she'd found near a building site containing more...
Nov 27, 2023
Greece: Crew members missing after ship sinks near Lesbos
A severe storm has been raging throughout southeastern Europe. The Comoros-flagged vessel is believed to have suffered a mechanical fault...
Nov 25, 2023
December strike by Brussels Airlines cabin crew averted
The Brussels Airlines cabin crew will not go on strike in December. Unions and management reached an agreement on Saturday following a...
Nov 25, 2023
Commemoration of the Holodomor: Senate president D'Hose addresses Ukrainian Parliament and meets Zel
Commemoration of the Holodomor: Senate president D'Hose addresses Ukrainian Parliament and meets Zelensky Senate president Stephanie...
Nov 24, 2023
German rail union warns of fresh strikes after talks fail
The GDL union has been calling for a reduced working week for train drivers without affecting pay. Deutsche Bahn said the union had...
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