Chad military council announces key ministerial posts
N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chad's transitional military council pressed ahead Monday with solidifying its hold on power after announcing a new government over the weekend...
Northern Ireland marks centenary in low key fashion
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II stressed the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest best wishes” to the people...
Germany cancels Oktoberfest 2nd year over coronavirus fears
BERLIN — Bavarian officials on Monday canceled Oktoberfest festivities for a second year in a row due to concerns over the spread of the...
At least 26 die when speedboat overturns in Bangladesh river
DHAKA, Bangladesh — A speedboat carrying about 30 passengers overturned after hitting a sand-laden cargo boat in a Bangladeshi river Monday, leaving at least...
Iraq military: 4 rockets hit Iraqi air base, no casualties
BAGHDAD — Four Katyusha rockets hit an Iraqi military base that houses U.S. contractors Monday without causing any casualties, Iraq's military said in a...
Pandemic leaves Kosovo without printed daily newspapers
PRISTINA, Kosovo — Ibrahim Gashi sold daily newspapers in downtown Pristina for 35 years, until they didn't come anymore.
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Belgium’s police-related racial violence concerns UN body
BRUSSELS — A U.N. rights committee expressed concerns Monday about police-related racial violence in Belgium and asked the country to allow thorough investigations of...
Ukraine, Baltics, Poland leaders meet on Polish holiday
WARSAW, Poland — The presidents of Ukraine, the Baltic nations and Poland are meeting in Warsaw Monday to mark the 230th anniversary of Poland’s...
Mexico marks end of last Indigenous revolt with apology
MEXICO CITY — Mexico on Monday marked the anniversary of a 1901 battle that ended one of the last Indigenous rebellions in North America,...
Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
ATHENS, Greece — Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the...
