US seizes Russian-flagged oil tanker in North Atlantic and 2nd tanker
The U.S. on Wednesday seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker formerly known as the Bella-1 that had...
Iran’s new wave of protests prompts hospital raids, internet access cut
At least 36 protestors have been killed in Iran and over 2,000 others have been detained by regime forces as widespread demonstrations continue for...
Switzerland honors victims of deadly Alpine bar fire in national day of mourning
MARTIGNY, Switzerland -- Switzerland will hold a memorial service Friday, part of a national day of mourning to honor the 40 people who were...
Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters in Aleppo
ALEPPO, Syria -- Syria's Defense Ministry announced a ceasefire on Friday after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in the...
UN cites ‘widespread repression’ in Uganda before next week’s presidential election
KAMPALA, Uganda -- The U.N. Human Rights Office said Friday that a presidential election in Uganda next week would be “marked by widespread repression...