Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
CNN — A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Ryyan Alshebl, who left his…
Finland election: Popular abroad, at home PM Sanna Marin faces battle to keep her job
CNN — As Finland prepares to go to the polls on Sunday, the country’s left-wing Prime Minister Sanna Marin is fighting for her political life. Marin broke the mold to…
Netanyahu’s survival depends on his next move. Here’s what he may do
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Sign up here. Abu Dhabi,…
Israel judicial reforms: Knesset passes law shielding Netanyahu from being removed amid protests over judicial changes
CNN — The Israeli parliament on Thursday passed a law that would limit the ways a sitting prime minister can be declared unfit for office as part of a package…
Nigerians to vote in governorship polls as ruling party scrambles to regain lost ground in key states
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — Nigerians will on Saturday vote in delayed governorship polls, weeks after a controversial and disputed presidential election. The gubernatorial race will be decided in 28 of…
Balkh province: Blast kills Taliban governor in his office in Afghanistan
CNN — A Taliban governor in northern Afghanistan has been killed by an explosion in his office, police officials have told CNN. Mohammad Dawood Muzammil, the governor of Balkh province,…
Anthony Albanese becomes first Australian Prime Minister to take part in Mardi Gras
CNN — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first leader of the country to take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in the event’s 45-year…
Shinzo Abe Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Birth date: September 21, 1954 Death date: July 8, 2022 Birth place: Nagato, Japan (some…
Jerusalem attacks: Settlements to be ‘strengthened’ in wake of shootings, Israeli PM says
CNN — Israel will “take steps to strengthen settlement” in response to shooting attacks in Jerusalem Friday and Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said. A six-point list to “fight…
Jacinda Ardern Fast Facts | CNN
CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand. Birth date: July 26, 1980 Birth place: Hamilton, New Zealand Birth name: Jacinda…