Tractor protests threaten to drive the EU’s green farming policies into a ditch
WESTROZEBEKE, Belgium — It was the puddles of green sludge left by the tires of massive tractors in western Belgium’s industrial…
Belarusians vote in tightly controlled election amid opposition calls for its boycott
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarusians will cast ballots Sunday in tightly controlled parliamentary and local elections that are set to cement the steely…
Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island’s cabaret scene, dies at 98
HAVANA — Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer and cabaret diva who still performed until recently, has died. She was 98.Bacallao died…
Iraq has captured 2 wanted Islamic State group members from abroad and brought them home
ERBIL, Iraq — Iraq’s authorities have captured two members of the Islamic State group in an operation outside the country and…
Why South Africa is facing a turning point in May’s national election and who the major players are
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Polls suggest South Africa will face a historic turning point in a national election in May as the…
Mexico president’s son, presidential candidate denounce leak of phone numbers, say threats received
MEXICO CITY — The eldest son of Mexico’s president and the governing party’s presidential candidate said Saturday that their telephone numbers were…
Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
LISBON, Portugal — The official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election began on Sunday, with the country’s two moderate mainstream parties…
A teacher and 6 members of a religious congregation have been kidnapped in Haiti, officials say
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Six members of a religious congregation in Haiti and a teacher have been kidnapped while gathered in front of a…
Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face truth about sexual violence, during Cesar Awards ceremony
Actor Judith Godrèche calls on French film industry to face truth about sexual violence, during Cesar Awards ceremony. Source
Colombia will send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s government announced plans Friday for a deep-water expedition to explore the mythical galleon San José, sunk in…