German city of Dresden declares 'Nazi emergency'

The German city of Dresden has declared a "Nazi emergency" after years of "right-wing extremist, racist" activity in the city, a local councilor says.

The Russian connection to a Berlin hit job that Germany doesn't want to talk about

Murders happen in Berlin. They're not common -- the crime rate in Germany is currently at its lowest level in more than 25 years -- but as with all major cities, the occasional violent killing is all but inevitable.

Russia rolls out its 'sovereign internet.' Is it building a digital Iron Curtain?

On Friday, a controversial new law took effect in Russia: The so-called "sovereign internet" law, which mandates the creation of an independent internet for Russia.

Boris Johnson's election gamble could cost him everything -- including Brexit

On December 12, the UK will finally have a general election. In all honesty, it's needed one since June 9, 2017.

Protests toppled two governments in three days, but the fight is only beginning

For weeks, loud and angry demands reverberated across Iraq and Lebanon, rattling their political leadership. Elites publicly acknowledged the popular indictment against them, and serious political

Schools shut in polluted Delhi till Nov 5

The Delhi government announced the closure of all schools till November 5 as air quality deteriorated breaching ‘severe plus ’ level and pollution control body declared a public health

House votes to formalize impeachment inquiry procedures

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a resolution to formalize the procedures of the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, marking a significant step in the ongoing investigation and setting the stage for the next phase in the investigation.

A teenager admitted to killing a 10-year-old girl. But in China, he can't be charged

The alleged murder of a 10-year-old girl by a 13-year-old boy in China has raised questions over the country's criminal responsibility laws after it was announced the suspect cannot be charged.

Hong Kong's first recession in a decade could be even worse than feared

Months of protests in Hong Kong that forced shops to close, paralyzed public transportation and scared off tourists have left the city's economy in worse shape than feared.

Pakistan train fire kills 74

At least 74 people were killed and dozens injured after cooking gas cylinders exploded on a train packed with pilgrims in Pakistan on Thursday, some dying after leaping from carriages to escape the inferno, authorities said.