Turkey’s Parliament Brawls While Debating Corruption Probe
Second fight this year as government attempts to tighten control of judiciary
Second fight this year as government attempts to tighten control of judiciary
Government signed a cessation of hostilities with rebel opposition to end fighting within 24 hours
The former mayor of Bangui is the first woman to lead the country
Catherine Samba-Panza is the country’s third leader in just over two weeks
Two men warn of ‘presents’ for Sochi crowds if winter games aren’t called off
Demonstrators wore colanders and saucepans on their heads as protection, after helmets outlawed
Lawmakers in Central African Republic are preparing to elect a new interim president—their third in about two weeks. Then the hard part begins.
Amnesty International alarmed at reported spike in executions, mostly for alleged drug offenses
Critics of the law condemned its passing by show of hands, not electronic voting system
Grim anniversary marked by slim progress and renewed aid calls
Any sanctions, if approved, aren’t likely to intentionally harm its economy
Government accepts request from U.N. and OPCW
French multiple sclerosis patients will be able to use Sativex, an oral spray