WATCH: Notorious Colombian criminal allegedly masterminded, escaped in mass jailbreak
by Retired Army Major Juan Carlos Rodriguez recently earned parole on condition he would assist the police in cracking down on military ties to the cartels.Retired …
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Thailand’s prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization
The Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, reversing the country’s legalization about two years ago.The Prime Minister …
Poland detains Russian man who illegally crossed from Belarus, security officials say
A 41-year-old man from Russia was detained by Polish security officials after illegally crossing into Poland from Belarus. The man is being questioned by authorities.A …
Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims
The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region’s ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting …
North Macedonia votes in presidential runoff, parliamentary elections
The issues of corruption and European Union membership dominate discussion surrounding North Macedonia’s parliamentary and presidential elections.The issues of corruption and European Union membership dominate …
IDF releases footage of ‘precise counterterrorism operation’ in Rafah amid feud with Biden admin
Israeli forces are conducting “precise” operations around Rafah despite protest from President Biden’s administration on Tuesday.Israeli forces are conducting “precise” operations around Rafah despite protest …
Protest anthem ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ outlawed in city
The popular protest song “Glory to Hong Kong” is now banned in the city, stoking fears of government crackdown on dissidents and restriction of the …
Millions of workers in China struggle to retire due to economic insecurity
China’s aging rural migrant population faces challenges as they approach retirement age. Many migrants must return to their villages with minimal financial support.China’s aging rural …
Brutal assault on Berlin politician sparks alarm over rising political violence in Germany
A Berlin politician was violently assaulted during an event at a library. Police reported that a 74-year-old man struck her with a bag containing a …
Ukraine tycoon jailed after being named suspect in decades-old murder attempt, police say
Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky is suspected of orchestrating a murder attempt on a lawyer over a corporate dispute 20 years ago, authorities have confirmed.Ukraine tycoon …