Protesters in several Iranian cities, including the capital, Tehran, have set fire to government banners commemorating the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution as rights group Amnesty International chided the country's leaders for "decades of mass killings and cover-ups."

07/02/23 14:52

Ukraine's Parliament Amends 2023 Budget, Raises Spending

Ukraine's parliament approved changes to the 2023 state budget that raise state spending to support small businesses and channel more funds into reconstruction and recovery projects following Russia's invasion.

07/02/23 14:03

Estonian Ambassador Leaves Russia As Deadline Expires In Tit-For-Tat Dispute

Estonian Ambassador Margus Laidre has left Moscow as requested by Russia's Foreign Ministry, Russian media reports said on February 7.

07/02/23 13:54

Iranian Clinic Shut After Doctor Defends Woman For Her Stance On Hijab

Authorities in the Iranian city of Kashmar have shut down a clinic after a confrontation between two women over wearing a head scarf, a topic that has been at the center of months of unrest since a young woman died while in police custody after being detained over how she was wearing hers.

07/02/23 13:29

Germany Urges 'Immediate' End To Nagorno-Karabakh Blockade

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on February 7 called for the reopening of a key corridor to the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, after talks with her Armenian counterpart.

07/02/23 13:10

Swedish PM Says He's Ready To Restart NATO Talks With Turkey When Ankara Is

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on February 7 that he's ready to restart stalled negotiations over Sweden's application to join NATO as soon as Turkey is.

07/02/23 12:48

Paris Mayor Against Russian Athletes Competing In 2024 Olympics 'While War Goes On'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo is opposed to Russian competitors at the 2024 Olympics "while the war continues" in Ukraine, her office said on February 7.

07/02/23 12:39

Another Group Of Karakalpak Activists Goes On Trial In Uzbekistan Over 2022 Protests

A court in Uzbekistan's southwestern city of Bukhara has started the trial of another 39 Karakalpak activists accused of taking part in unsanctioned anti-government protests in the Central Asian nation's Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan last year.

07/02/23 12:36

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