Thousands turned out on Saturday in Belgrade for the sixth week of street protests against populist Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.
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It’s French Police vs. Yellow Vest Protesters in Crowdfunding Wars
Millions of euros have been donated to French police hurt in clashes with yellow vest protesters both sides take to online crowdfunding to rally support.
North Korean Defector Encourages Others to Resettle in South
To defect to the South is an “obligation, not a choice” for North Korean diplomats committed to unification, Thae said, calling Seoul “the outpost” for that task.
German Politicians’ Data Hacked and Posted on Twitter
The private data of hundreds of German politicians, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, has been hacked and posted on Twitter, the government said.
France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protest Leader Eric Drouet Arrested
‘Yellow Vest’ leader Eric Drouet, detained by French police and placed in custody on Wednesday for organizing a central Paris protest without declaring it.
Campaigning Starts in Hard-to-Predict Ukrainian Presidential Race
A 90-day political campaign period has opened in Ukraine, where the incumbent hasn’t yet announced whether he plans to run in a March 31 election.
Why Albania Should Drop New Online Media Laws
Four media organizations ask Albanian government to drop two draft laws on state regulation and compulsory registration of online media to fight fake news.
How Will Russia Change Constitution to Remove Putin Term Limits?
The speaker of Russia’s parliament raised the possibility of changing the constitution to allow Putin to remain in power beyond the end of his current term.
Estonia is Leading the Revolution in Digitizing Government
Estonia engaged in making the country’s government administration completely digital to reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency and boost economic growth.
East Ukraine Conflict Human Rights Violations Continue Without End
As Ukraine enters its fifth winter of conflict, the United Nations says civilians continue to be victimized by widespread human rights violations and abuse.