Honduras’ presidential runner-up Nasralla challenges loss
Dec 30 – Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla has formally challenged the results of the country’s recent election, the latest twist in a closely contested race that was beset by…
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
Dec 30 – The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program.…
US judge halts end of deportation protections for South Sudanese migrants
BOSTON, Dec 30 – A federal judge on Tuesday blocked plans by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary protections from deportation that had been granted to hundreds of…
Facing Alawite backlash, Syria’s new leaders take controversial steps to win loyalty
QARDAHA, Syria, Dec 30 – Khairallah Dib needed a promise of amnesty to come out of hiding. Read More
Russia shows off deployment of nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles in Belarus
Dec 30 – Russia released video on Tuesday of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move meant to…
What do we know about Russian accusations that Ukraine attacked Putin residence?
MOSCOW, Dec 30 – Moscow has accused Kyiv of trying to strike a presidential residence in northern Russia, an allegation that Ukrainian leaders have dismissed as a lie aimed at…
Ivory Coast’s ruling party increases its majority in weekend vote
ABIDJAN, Dec 30 – Ivory Coast’s ruling party increased its majority in parliament in elections held at the weekend, while the main opposition party, led by former Credit Suisse CEO…
Russia urges restraint after Trump warns Iran of possible strike
MOSCOW, Dec 30 – The Kremlin on Tuesday urged all parties to refrain from escalation over Iran after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would support another massive strike on…
Yemen declares state of emergency as separatist conflict flares
UAE-backed separatists have seized swathes of territory in the south of Yemen in December. Read More
Trump administration agrees to review stalled NIH research grants after lawsuit
The researchers who sued NIH said on Dec 29 that the proposed grants will advance public health issues. Read More