Zimbabwe fires 211 striking doctors as economy worsens
Zimbabwe on Friday fired more than 200 public sector doctors who have been on strike for more than two months demanding better pay to protect them from soaring inflation.
Brazil Justice Minister says ruling that could free Lula must be respected
A decision by Brazil’s top court, which could free former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, should be respected, Brazil’s Justice Minister Sergio Moro said on Friday.
Trump says he might attend Russia Victory Day events in May
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering attending Russia’s May 9 Victory Day commemorative events after President Vladimir Putin extended an invitation.
Hong Kong police robot tries to detonate explosive device
A Hong Kong police robot was attempting to detonate an explosive device in the Kowloon district of Mong Kok on Friday after at least three explosions in the area.
U.N. top court rejects Moscow’s call to block Ukraine vs Russia case
The United Nations’ top court for disputes between states on Friday said it has jurisdiction to hear a lawsuit filed by Ukraine against Russia for supporting pro-Russian separatists, rejecting Moscow’s call for the case to be thrown out.
Israel’s Netanyahu appoints far-right Bennett as defense minister
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appointed the head of a far-right political party as defense minister of his caretaker government, a spokesman for the premier’s right-wing Likud party said on Friday.
Electricity, mobiles and cash: a snapshot of Lebanese grievances
Lebanese are protesting outside failing state agencies they see as part of a corrupt system in the hands of the ruling elite, as well as at banks they deem part of the problem.
Pakistan to let ex-PM Sharif go abroad for medical treatment: foreign minister
Pakistan will allow Nawaz Sharif to leave the country for medical treatment in the United Kingdom, its foreign minister said on Thursday, though he warned the former prime minister against seeking a second period of exile to escape corruption charges.
Hong Kong vigils for dead student turn to street violence
Hong Kong protesters marked Friday’s death of a university student injured in a high fall during a pro-democracy rally this week with candlelight vigils and now-familiar street clashes across the Chinese-ruled territory.
Trump says thinking about attending Russia’s May Day parade
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering attending Russia’s May Day parade.
