Pope Francis Asks Aide to Read Ceremonial Speech Due to Bronchitis
contact@hellonews.website VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who has been suffering from influenza, said he delegated the reading of a speech at a ceremony Saturday to an aide because he was unable…
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Germany Investigates Leak of Recording of Its Officers Discussing Ukraine Aid
WARSAW, Poland — German authorities said Saturday they were conducting an investigation after an audio recording in which German military officers purportedly discussed support for Ukraine, including the potential use…
Norway's King Gets Pacemaker After Falling Ill on Vacation in Malaysia
helsinki — King Harald V of Norway was implanted with a temporary pacemaker Saturday at a hospital in Malaysia’s resort island of Langkawi, where Europe’s oldest monarch was being treated…
Armenia Says It's Ready for Peace Deal If Azerbaijan Shows Political Will
ANTALYA, TURKEY — Armenia is ready to sign a peace agreement with Azerbaijan if Baku shows the same political will and is keen to make progress on normalizing relations with…
2 Killed, 8 Injured in Odesa Drone Crash
At least two people were killed and eight others injured when a Russian drone crashed into an apartment complex in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa on Saturday. Officials in…
Ethiopia Releases French Journalist After Week of Imprisonment
WASHINGTON — French journalist Antoine Galindo, who was detained for a week in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, was released Thursday ahead of his scheduled second appearance in court Friday, the…
Thousands Defy Putin to Attend Russian Opposition Leader Navalny’s Funeral
Under a heavy police presence, thousands of supporters of Alexey Navalny bid farewell to the prominent Russian opposition leader outside his funeral Friday in Moscow. VOA Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy…
Thousands Defy Putin to Pay Respects to Navalny
Top U.S. diplomats in Russia paid their respects Friday to Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, saying he “remains a shining example of what Russia could and should be.” The American…
Netherlands Pledges $2.2 Billion in Military Aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday he and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte signed a security agreement that will provide Kyiv with $2.2 billion in military aid this year. Zelenskyy…
Navalny's Family Holds Funeral for Russian Opposition Leader
Relatives and supporters of Alexey Navalny are bidding farewell to the opposition leader at a funeral Friday in southeastern Moscow, following a battle with authorities over the release of his…
For China, North Korea Is 'Card to Play' in Competition With US, Experts Say
washington — Beijing is unlikely to help Washington disrupt military cooperation between North Korea and Russia because China sees that move as undermining itself while bolstering U.S. goals in Europe…
Freedom House: Civil Liberties Decline Globally for 18th Year
washington — Civil liberties declined globally for the 18th consecutive year in 2023, with conflict and flawed elections the biggest factors, a new report has found. Political rights and civil…
France to Enshrine Abortion Right in Constitution
France is poised to become the first country to inscribe the freedom for women to have abortions in its constitution. Lawmakers from the Senate and lower house will meet at…
Turkey, Italy Eye Cooperation in Bid for Influence in Africa
Turkey and Italy are seeking to expand their influence in Africa, economically and diplomatically. Analysts say both nations see opportunities as French influence on the continent declines, creating common ground…
Editor of Top Independent Russian Newspaper Detained
The editor-in-chief of the renowned Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was detained in Moscow on Thursday after being accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces, the newspaper said. Sergei Sokolov was…