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Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Hundreds of people have marched in Chad to call for the withdrawal of French troops from the country, a week after the Central African country ended a military agreement with its former colonial ruler. Protesters in the capital, N’Djamena, Friday chanted “Chad for us, France out!” with some holding

AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — The European Union has sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election candidate who became the surprise front-runner in the nation’s presidential election. The vote resulted in far-right populist Calin Georgescu coming from

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited Belarus to sign a treaty offering security guarantees, including the possible use of Russian nuclear weapons, to protect Moscow’s closest ally. The signing of the document on Friday follows the publication of a revised version of Russia’s nuclear doctrine, which for the first time placed Belarus

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s new panda twins now have names — or rather, two names apiece. The two female cubs, born at the Berlin Zoo on Aug. 22, were introduced Friday as Meng Hao and Meng Tian. Alternatively, they also answer to the very Berlin names of Leni and Lotti. The pair, who lay on

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African government says the convicted killer of South Africa’s anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani will be deported to his home country of Poland after his parole came to an end this week. Hani, who was the leader of the African National Congress’ military wing and the general secretary of

Associated Press ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Millions of Ghanaians will on Saturday head to the polls to elect their next president, with issues such as the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation and illegal gold mining dominating the campaign. The election follows the second and final term of President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo. But while many

Associated Press JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — One of the Middle East’s fastest-growing film festivals opened Thursday in Saudi Arabia, attracting filmmakers and stars from around the world to present over 120 films from 81 countries in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district. The Red Sea International Film Festival, now in its fourth year, offers a vibrant

AP Business Writer BANGKOK (AP) — China is fine tuning its policies aimed at revving up its economy as it braces for an uncertain future in relations with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. To shore up local manufacturers that may face steep tariff hikes under a Trump administration, Beijing has announced plans to

Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia and the Philippines signed a deal on Friday to repatriate a Filipino death-row drug convict, as the new administration of President Prabowo Subianto seeks to shore up diplomatic ties with neighboring countries. The agreement will allow Mary Jane Veloso to return home by the end of the month.

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition leader has questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached as soon as possible. In an interview with The Associated Press Friday, Democratic Party chairman Lee Jae-myung said Yoon’s controversial martial law imposition

AP Business Writer KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — The signs at Nippon Steel read: “The world through steel,” underlining why Japan’s top steelmaker is pursuing its $15 billion bid to acquire U.S. Steel. Japan’s domestic market isn’t growing, so Nippon Steel has its eyes on India, Southeast Asia and the United States, where populations are still

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Several thousand people have marched through central Athens on the anniversary of the fatal police shooting of a teenager in 2008. Minor violence broke out after the end of the march as youths attacked police. No injuries or arrests were reported from the clashes. Rioters threw petrol bombs and stones at

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian police fired tear gas at hundreds of protesting farmers who tried to break barricades blocking their way to New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices. Friday’s clashes took place near Shambhu, a border crossing between northern Punjab and Haryana states, where multiple entry points into the capital have been sealed

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In the groundswell of fury and defiance that erupted among South Koreans after their president declared martial law, it was perhaps the iconic moment. As parliamentarians scrambled to get inside the National Assembly building to reverse the emergency measure, a woman in a leather coat confronted one of

BERLIN (AP) — An annual festival on a German North Sea island that had drawn criticism because of a practice of men hitting women with cow’s horns has passed without reports of assaults this year. The Klaasohm festival on Borkum, the westernmost of a string of German islands, takes place on Dec. 5 ahead of

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, he said Friday. There’s racing heritage on both sides of the family. Verstappen secured his fourth F1 title in Las Vegas last month, and Kelly’s father Nelson Piquet

PRAGUE (AP) — Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has resumed after it was interrupted two days ago, official said. It is still not clear why the delivery was halted on Wednesday morning. The Orlen Unipetrol refiner said its operations have not been affected. The Czech Republic, Slovakia and

LONDON (AP) — Rail travelers across Britain are facing disruption after a fault in a radio system used by drivers and signalers nationwide prompted cancellations across the network.  National Rail, which represents train operating companies, says the issue has led to “short-notice” delays and cancellations throughout the U.K. during the Friday commute. Lines affected include