Tag: Politics
Germany’s Olaf Scholz Loses a Vote of Confidence
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany called for the confidence vote after his three-party coalition broke up. Lawmakers voted to dissolve the existing government...
South Koreans Celebrate the President’s Impeachment in Seoul
A dozen members of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s own party helped remove him from office. Lawmakers sought to impeach the president after his...
Syria’s Rebel Group Destroy Tomb of Ousted President’s Father
Rebels damaged and burned the tomb of former Syrian president, Hafez al-Assad, in what some are calling an act of revenge.
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On the Ground in Damascus as Syrians Chart a New Path
In a matter of days, Syria’s capital — once the stronghold of Bashar al-Assad’s government — became the epicenter of a new chapter...
‘We Came Here Gloating’: Syrians Loot Assad’s Palace
Thrilled by the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians took furniture and appliances from his official residence. Some posed for photos.
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South Korean Who Grabbed Soldier’s Rifle: ‘I Couldn’t Back Down’
An Gwi-ryeong, a spokeswoman for a political party, went viral after confronting troops during South Korea’s night of martial law. “My first thought...
French Prime Minister Resigns After No Confidence Vote
French lawmakers voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, making his three-month-old government the shortest in modern French history.
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South Korean Troops Enter Parliament Building
Soldiers stormed South Korea’s National Assembly as legislative aides put up barricades to give lawmakers time to vote on nullifying President Yoon Suk...
South Korea’s President Lifts Martial Law After Order Sparked Protests
Protests broke out in Seoul after President Yoon Suk Yeol temporarily declared an emergency martial law on Tuesday. Hours later, the National Assembly...
World Gets First Glimpse Into Notre-Dame’s Renovated Interior
President Emmanuel Macron of France toured the Paris cathedral five years after it was damaged in a devastating fire. The landmark is expected...
