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Russian court shuts down country's oldest rights group

Russian court shuts down country's oldest rights group

MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow on Wednesday ruled to shut down Russia's oldest human rights organization, in the latest move amid a months-long, relentless crackdown on independent media, rights groups and opposition activists.
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New Bosnian government approved 3 months after elections

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Bosnia’s parliament on Wednesday approved a new government led by the small Balkan country’s first female prime minister, which will be tasked with approving sweeping reforms to further Bosnia’s European Union acce
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Yellen tours wildlife reserve to start South Africa visit

Yellen tours wildlife reserve to start South Africa visit

HAMMANSKRAAL, South Africa (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen used a tour of a wildlife park in South Africa on Wednesday to announce a joint initiative to combat wildlife trafficking and related criminal activities in both countries.
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In Romania, French battlegroup holds NATO combat exercise

In Romania, French battlegroup holds NATO combat exercise

SMARDAN, Romania (AP) — Around 600 French soldiers deployed as part of a NATO battlegroup in Romania held a combat exercise on Wednesday to test the 30-nation military alliance’s readiness on its eastern flank, amid Russia’s war in neighboring Ukrain
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Oilsands execs say they can't invest in decarbonization any faster, despite profits

Oilsands execs say they can't invest in decarbonization any faster, despite profits

OTTAWA — Oilsands executives insist they are all in on cutting emissions and will make big investments in green technology, but they maintain there isn't a place to invest that money yet.
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Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home.

Leaders are meant to keep state secrets. Just not at home.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats responded with aggrieved fury when former President Donald Trump was found in possession of classified documents that should have been turned over to the government when he left office.
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Slovakia parliament changes constitution to enable snap vote

Slovakia parliament changes constitution to enable snap vote

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia’s parliament amended the country's constitution Wednesday to make it possible to hold early elections.
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Report: Much of Africa less safe, democratic than in 2012

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new report on African governance released Wednesday finds much of the continent is “less safe, secure and democratic” than it was 10 years ago, citing a surge in military coups and armed conflicts.
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Hungary to host conservative conference for 2nd time

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — For the second year running, Hungary will host a conference in May of mainly U.S.
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China cites US debt issue to deflect pressure on Africa debt

China cites US debt issue to deflect pressure on Africa debt

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government says the United States should stop pressuring it on debt relief for Zambia and focus on averting a government default at home with possible repercussions for the global economy.
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