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Poland border fence divides officials and rights groups
An impenetrable barrier against irregural migration for some, a deadly trap for others: a metal fence erected on the Polish-Belarusian border is dividing Poland's authorities and human rights groups.
Near Chechnya, tracing the life of a Georgian-Ukrainian soldier
Baker Sergo Gornakashvili grew up near Georgia's Pankisi Gorge, haunted by echoes of the wars in nearby Chechnya, before trading his apron for a rifle and dying on Ukraine's front line.
'Red carpet treatment': Taiwan's Lai feted during US stop on Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was feted with a red carpet, garlands of flowers and "alohas" as he kicked off his two-day stopover in Hawaii on Saturday, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing.
Trump announces loyalist Kash Patel as choice to lead FBI
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to make loyalist Kash Patel the next director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he said on Saturday, in a move that would mean replacing the agency's current leader.
Turmoil overshadows Romania vote as far right hopes to gain ground
Still reeling from this week's shock developments, Romanians return to the polls to elect their parliament on Sunday, with the far right tipped to win, potentially heralding a shift in the NATO country's foreign policy.
Clashes erupt outside Georgia parliament between pro-EU protesters, police
Violent clashes erupted on Saturday outside Georgia's parliament between police and demonstrators protesting against the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis, AFP reporters witnessed.
Georgia president will not step down until 'illegitimate' elections re-run: AFP
Georgia's pro-Western President Salome Zurabishvili told AFP in an exclusive interview on Saturday that she will not step down until last month's contested parliamentary elections are re-run.
Trump calls meeting with Trudeau 'productive' after tariff threat
Donald Trump said Saturday that a surprise meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Florida was "very productive," days after the incoming US leader rattled Ottawa with a vow to impose tariffs on Canadian imports.
Trump taps Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law, as envoy to France
President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Charles Kushner, the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as the US ambassador to France, in the latest of several controversial picks.
Taiwan's Lai kicks off Pacific tour with US stop in Hawaii
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in the United States for the start of a week-long tour in the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but that has sparked fury in Beijing.
Thousands gather in Georgia for fresh pro-EU protests
Thousands of people gathered in Georgia's capital Tbilisi on Saturday for a third night of protests against the government's decision to postpone European Union membership talks until 2028.
Taiwan's Lai arrives in US for start of Pacific tour
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in the United States for the start of a week-long tour in the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but has sparked fury in Beijing.
Syria war monitor says rebels control most of Aleppo
A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that rebels controlled most of Aleppo, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the first time since 2016.
Scholz, rival trade blows as German election campaign kicks off
Three months before elections, Germany's embattled Olaf Scholz kicked off the campaign Saturday by attacking his conservative rival as cold towards the poor but a hothead who would play "Russian roulette" with Moscow.
Taiwan's Lai flies to US to start tour of Pacific, angering China
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te flew to the United States on Saturday to launch a week-long tour of the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.
What do we know about Syrian rebels' major offensive on Aleppo?
Rebel forces opposing President Bashar al-Assad have launched their biggest offensive in years this week, controlling a majority of Syria's second city of Aleppo according to a monitor.
Incumbent centre-right in 'driving seat' in Irish vote
Vote counting in Ireland's general election began Saturday with an exit poll indicating a tight finish with the incumbent centre-right coalition most likely to form the next government.
Georgia arrests 107 more people as pro-EU protests continue
Georgia on Saturday said 107 people were arrested during a second day of protests sparked by the government's decision to delay European Union membership talks amid a post-election crisis.
Taiwan's Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Saturday for a stopover on US soil as part of a week-long tour of the Pacific, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.
Taiwan's Lai departs on Pacific island tour
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te departed Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.
Syria war monitor says rebels control 'most of' Aleppo city
A monitor of Syria's war said on Saturday that jihadist rebels now control a majority of Aleppo city, reporting Russian air strikes on parts of Syria's second city for the first time since 2016.
Taiwan's Lai set to depart on Pacific island tour
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will leave Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.
Romania's economic troubles fuel far-right rise
In a working class neighborhood of Bucharest, pensioners like Ana Sandu wait for the afternoon to buy food when prices are lower, as inflation dampens hopes of a better life in the EU state heading into key elections.
Icelanders head to the polls after government collapse
Icelanders vote in a legislative election Saturday after the collapse of a fraught coalition prompted a snap poll where the economy is a top concern.
North Korea's Kim, Russian minister agree to boost military ties
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and agreed to boost military cooperation between the two isolated nations, Pyongyang state media said Saturday.
Kamala's coda: What's next for defeated US VP Harris?
For months US Vice President Kamala Harris was laser-focused on one potentially career-defining, history-making goal -- becoming the first woman entrusted with the keys to the White House.
Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Florida on Friday for a dinner with Donald Trump at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago estate, as the incoming US leader promised tariffs on Canadian imports.
Jihadists, allies breach Syria's second city in lightning assault
Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on Friday, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.
Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom: media
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday for what Canadian and American media said was a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago luxury estate.
Alarm over high rate of HIV infections among young women, girls
The UN's children's fund raised the alarm on Friday over the high rate of new HIV infections among young women and girls, warning they lacked access to prevention and treatment.
Rallies mark one month since Spain's catastrophic floods
Angry residents protested and lit candles in memory of victims on Friday as Spain marked one month since its worst floods in a generation killed 230 people.
Romania recounts presidential ballots as parliamentary vote looms
Romania on Friday began recounting the votes from last week's dramatic first-round presidential election, amid concerns the ballot might be annulled as authorities pointed to Russia's influence and alleged interference via TikTok.