Poles vote in a high-stakes election that will determine whether right-wing party stays in power
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Voting has begun in a high-stakes election in Poland that will chart the way forward for the European
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Poland Is Voting In a ‘Pivotal’ Election: Here’s What to Know
A deeply divided Polish electorate will go to the polls on Sunday to issue verdicts on two main rivals that are offering
WRAPUP 1-Gaza braces for Israeli ground assault, fears of conflict spreading grow
* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Gaza braces for expected Israeli ground assault * Iran warns situation could spiral out of control * Biden
Poland holds high-stakes election amid rows over democratic rule
By Justyna Pawlak WARSAW, Oct 15 (Reuters) – Poles vote on Sunday in a parliamentary election the nationalist Law and Justice (PiS)
UN expert calls for immediate ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, warns of ‘ethnic cleansing’
A human rights expert for the United Nations called for a ceasefire between Hamas and Israeli forces Saturday, warning of mass ethnic
Russia has become ‘Iranian proxy’ – Putin’s weak response to Hamas attack evidence of plight of Russian foreign policy
Vladimir Putin’s response to the Hamas militant attack on Israel likely demonstrates his dependence on Iran, Abbas Gallyamov, a former speechwriter for
Israel-Hamas War: Latest Updates – The New York Times
Or Gat returned on Friday to Be’eri, the Israeli kibbutz where he was born and raised, and found a totally different world:
Zimbabwe Worker Exodus Intensifies With Economy in Meltdown
(Bloomberg) — Most Read from Bloomberg Years of mass migration from Zimbabwe has gained fresh impetus as an economic meltdown continues unabated,
Blumenthal ties support for Israel to Ukraine effort
Oct. 13—NORWICH — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, in a luncheon speech Thursday to members of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut,
US Republican speaker nominee Jordan known as Ukraine aid skeptic
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Representative Jim Jordan, who won the Republican nomination to lead the House of Representatives on
Serhiy Prytula on fundraisers and new drones – interview
Ukrainian volunteer activist and politician Serhiy Prytula explained in an interview with NV Radio on Oct. 11 how his foundation is completing
Attack Kills 17 at Shiite Mosque in Northern Afghanistan
A suicide attack on Friday at a Shiite mosque in northern Afghanistan killed at least 17 people, according to hospital officials and
Israel-Hamas War Live Updates: Panic Grips Gaza as Israel Calls for 1.1 Million People to Evacuate
Ali Jadallah, the longtime war photographer, posted dramatic images from the site of his destroyed home in Gaza City on Tuesday, describing
UK to deploy Royal Navy ships to eastern Mediterranean to ‘bolster security’
The UK will send two Royal Navy ships and surveillance aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean in plans to “bolster security”, No 10
Israelis Rush to Volunteer and Donate After Hamas Attacks
The message popped up at 10:55 a.m. on Thursday: “Looking for volunteers to help unload a truck of equipment for soldiers. We
UN Staff Given Evacuation Order for Northern Gaza
(Bloomberg) — Israeli’s armed forces have told the United Nations to evacuate its personnel from northern Gaza, indicating a ground operation could
WRAPUP 1-‘Now is the time for war,’ says Israel’s military chief
* LATEST DEVELOPMENTS: * Blinken tells Israel U.S. will ‘always be there’ * U.S. vows Iran will not access $6 billion in
Iranian president, Saudi crown prince discuss Israel-Hamas war
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday talked with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone for the first time since
Israel-Hamas War Live News: Israel Airstrikes Pummel Gaza
President Biden held out hope on Wednesday that he could still bring home U.S. hostages held by Hamas even as he gathered
Indian official won’t confirm a reported meeting of ministers over Sikh leader’s killing in Canada
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian and Canadian officials have been in contact “at various levels” following a confrontation over Canadian accusations that
UN suspends and detains 8 peacekeepers in Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The United Nations has suspended and detained eight peacekeepers in eastern Congo over allegations of sexual exploitation, a
New Zealand’s Maori Party Uses Fashion as a Political Weapon
The outfit is distinctly Victorian. A high, vintage lace collar with ruffles cascades over the lapel of a black tailcoat. But it
Russian President Putin arrives in Kyrgyzstan on a rare trip abroad
President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Thursday on a rare trip abroad for the Russian leader who was indicted earlier this
In Paris, Bedbugs and Fear of Bedbugs
The owners were convinced they had been infested by bedbugs again. They stripped their house of every piece of clothing, every last
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as North’s leader Kim exchanges messages with Putin
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Thursday in a demonstration of strength against
US plans to bundle aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan in one bill — report
The White House plans to include assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan in its request for congressional approval of funding for Israel, NBC
Populist winner signs deal to form coalition government
The winner of last month’s parliamentary elections in Slovakia has agreed to form a coalition government. Robert Fico’s populist left-wing Smer-SSD party
Scranton urged to fly flags of Israel, Ukraine at City Hall
Oct. 11—SCRANTON — During city council’s meeting Tuesday, a resident called for the city to fly the flags of Israel and Ukraine
More Debris and Presumed Remains Recovered From Titan Submersible
More debris and presumed human remains have been recovered from the Titan submersible, the U.S. Coast Guard said, months after the vessel
Ukrainian embassy in Israel struggles to help more than thousand people without budget and resources
More than a thousand people have already contacted the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel for help, and the number is growing, Ukraine’s ambassador
Russia Presses Assault Near Avdiivka in Southeast Ukraine
Ukrainian forces were engaged in fierce fighting this week around the frontline town of Avdiivka in southeastern Ukraine, as Russian forces have
Israel Forms Emergency Government for War Against Hamas
(Bloomberg) — Israel formed a rare emergency government with some opposition members on Wednesday to see the country through its war with
Russian authorities seek to fine a human rights advocate for criticizing the war in Ukraine
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russian authorities on Wednesday sought to impose a fine on a prominent human rights advocate on trial for
Israel-Gaza War Live Updates: U.S. Weapons Arrive in Israel
Israel’s fighter jets and artillery have struck targets in Gaza frequently over the years as part of a longstanding conflict between the
Sullivan says US can simultaneously back Ukraine and Israel against aggressors
The United States has sufficient capabilities to simultaneously support Ukraine in its war against Russia and Israel in its war against Hamas,
London Airport Fire: Flights Suspended After Parking Garage Collapses
Luton Airport, outside London, said it had suspended flights until 3 p.m. Wednesday after a fire caused one of its parking garages
Quake in Afghanistan leaves rubble, funerals and survivors struggling with loss
ZINDA JAN, Afghanistan (AP) — Nurullah crossed the border into Iran to earn money for his family, like so many men from
Mary Lou Retton Has Pneumonia and ‘Is Fighting for Her Life,’ Daughter Says
Mary Lou Retton, who became one of the most popular athletes in the country after winning the all-around women’s gymnastics competition at
China Envoy Says Albanese’s Beijing Visit to Further Boost Ties
(Bloomberg) — China and Australia’s improving relations should receive a boost with the planned visit of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing
After Hamas Massacre in Israel, Scale of Atrocities Grows
Details are still emerging from many communities for miles around the Gaza Strip, and the authorities are still tallying the toll. But