Protests erupt in breakaway Georgian region over deal with Russia

A truck rammed the gates of parliament in the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday as hundreds protested against an investment agreement with Moscow that some Abkhaz fear ...

Protests blocking bridges in Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia end

Protests that blocked bridges to the capital of the Russia-backed Georgian separatist region of Abkhazia have ended Tuesday after authorities freed five opposition supporters who were jailed the ...

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Voting underway in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

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Voting underway for presidential election in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland

Voting is underway in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland in a key presidential election that was delayed for two years

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Protests erupt in Paris over pro-Israel gala organized by far-right figures

Protests have erupted in Paris against a controversial gala organized by far-right figures in support of Israel

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Protesters storm Abkhazia parliament over Russian investment deal

Black Sea separatist region is backed by Moscow but recognised as part of Georgia by most of the world. Protesters have stormed the regional parliament in Abkhazia, forcing the government to halt ...

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Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region over pro-Moscow property measure

Protesters opposing a measure allowing Russians to buy property in the Georgian territory of Abkhazia stormed the separatist republic’s parliament building and presidential office and clashed with ...

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Georgian president won't recognize parliamentary election result and calls for a protest

Georgia’s president says she doesn't recognize the results of this weekend’s parliamentary vote, which election officials say was won by the ruling party

World - ABC News - October 27

Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'

Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".

Police and protesters clash in Georgia's separatist Abkhazia region

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Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco

Former U.S. national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn and Netherlands forward Vivianne Miedema are among more than 100 women’s soccer players who have signed an open letter protesting FIFA’s ...

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Benjamin Netanyahu says there is a "crisis of trust" between him and Yoav Gallant, and replaces him with Israel Katz.

Protests erupt in Paris ahead of France-Israel soccer match

Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in Paris ahead of a soccer match between France and Israel. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga has details on the protests and the French president's plans to attend ...

Georgian president accuses government of working with Russia to influence weekend election

World - ABC News - October 28

Russia preparing for offensive into region partially held by Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is amassing troops in preparation for an assault on the Kursk region, which Ukrainian troops took partial control of during a surprise offensive ...

Russia and Iran Vie for Influence in the Caucasus Region

In the volatile Caucasus region, Russia and Iran, often seen as united in their aims, are vying to secure trade routes and influence. That leaves Western countries facing an unusual dilemma.

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Tensions erupt over US audit quality

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse publicly clash with accounting regulator Christina Ho

World - Financial Times - November 4

Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe

Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...

Israel's Netanyahu dismisses his defense minister as wars rage. Protests erupt across country

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed his popular defense minister, Yoav Gallant, in a surprise announcement that came as the country is embroiled in wars on multiple fronts ...

World - ABC News - November 5

Anti-Trump protests erupt across US from New York City to Seattle

Thousands of people take to streets to protest threats to reproductive rights and pledges of mass deportations. Protests against Donald Trump erupted in the US on Saturday as people on both coasts ...

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Russia investigates the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet in Sudan's Darfur region

Russia says it is investigating the claimed shoot-down of a cargo jet by Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Darfur

World - ABC News - October 21

U.S. Says North Korean Troops Heading to Russia's Kursk Region

The Biden administration believes that some North Korean troops are on their way to the Kursk region to help Russia fend off Ukrainian forces who mounted an offensive there in August, according to ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

North Korean Troops Assemble in Russia’s Kursk Region, U.S. Officials Say

Thousands of soldiers from an elite unit of the Korean People’s Army began arriving on Wednesday and are expected to try to help expel Ukrainian forces from Russian territory.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region

Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Zelensky warns 11,000 North Koreans are in Russia's Kursk region

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods

Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.

French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports

French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods

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Georgia’s ruling pro-Russia party retains power in blow to EU aspirations

OSCE observers say election bore evidence of ‘democratic backsliding’ with reports of intimidation and coercion. Georgia’s ruling party has retained power in a contested parliamentary election in a ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Protesters clash with police over deadly Spanish floods

Violent clashes broke out in Valencia as thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability for the government’s response to deadly floods in eastern Spain that left more than 200 dead. ...

South and North Korea troops potentially entering Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict, analysts say

The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Zelenskyy pegging the North Korean troop count at 12,000.

Business - CNBC - October 25

North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine will ‘surely return in body bags’, US envoy says

Envoy to UN Robert Wood gives warning ahead of security council meeting, as US and South Korea defence chiefs urge North Korea to withdraw. See all our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war The ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Russia deploys 50,000 troops to Kursk region ahead of planned attack, Ukraine says

Ukraine's president says the Russian military has sent some 50,000 troops to Russia's Kursk region ahead of a planned attack there. It's the same area where Ukraine launched an offensive against ...

Saquon Barkley erupts for season-high while leading Eagles to blowout win over Giants

Saquon Barkley racked up his best game in years in his return to MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Row erupts over plan to charge €5 to enter fire-hit Notre Dame

Catholic church condemns idea of charging entrance fee when rebuilt cathedral reopens in December after five years. Weeks before its scheduled grand reopening after a devastating fire, Notre Dame ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

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