Turkey Considers Quitting Treaty On Violence Against Women
The Turkish government is considering pulling out of a treaty designed to prevent violence against women. But the proposal prompted opposition and protests.
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Trump's Claim Of A New Zealand Surge Is 'Patently Wrong,' Ardern Says
President Trump claimed New Zealand is seeing a "big surge" in coronavirus cases on the same day New Zealand reported nine new cases and the U.S. added nearly 42,000.
Is Afghanistan Waiting For The U.S. Election Before Starting Peace Talks?
Some analysts think Kabul is holding out for a possible Joe Biden presidency before trying to strike any substantive deals with the Taliban.
COVID-19 Lockdown At Refugee Camp In Jordan Is Tough On Young Syrians
Teens in an isolated refugee camp for 80,000 Syrians have trouble with remote classes and finding something to do during the coronavirus lockdowns.
'We Can't Live Like Zombies': Protesters In Spain Decry COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Demonstrators gathered in Madrid on Sunday to protest expanded requirements aimed at combating the disease, which has seen a sharp uptick in recent weeks.
Workers Boo Belarus President During His Visit To A Tractor Plant
Workers heckled President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus during his visit to a tractor plant Monday. Thousands of other workers are on strike, demanding a change of government after recent elections.
Mexico And Argentina Team Up To Produce Coronavirus Vaccine For Latin America
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is concerned Latin America won't be the first in line for a coronavirus vaccine. So he has teamed up with Argentina to produce one.
Demands For Democratic Reform Surge In Thailand
Sunday saw the largest anti-government demonstration in Bangkok since a military coup six years ago. Some demonstrators called for reform of the monarchy, the country's most revered institution.
Belarus Factory Workers Walk Out, Joining Mass Protests Calling For President To Quit
More than a week of protests across the country are aimed at getting President Alexander Lukashenko to step down after 26 years in power. Lukashenko has vowed never to quit.
New Zealand Postpones Elections As It Scrambles To Contain New Coronavirus Outbreak
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said elections would be delayed from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17. After 102 days without community spread, a new COVID-19 cluster in Auckland has grown to 58 cases.