The Activists and the Anime

We take a closer look at Gen Z protests raging against the political establishment, from Nepal to Madagascar.

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Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug-of-War Persists

Moldova’s pro-European party held onto its absolute majority in Parliament in national elections, but it still has a long road into the European Union.

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Moldova’s Pivotal Election Projected to End in Victory for Pro-Europeans

The party of President Maia Sandu appeared poised to keep its majority in Parliament, in a vote widely seen as a showdown between Europe and Russia.

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For Many Moldovans, Their Election Is a Choice Between Russia and the E.U.

Parliamentary elections in this nation bordering Ukraine come at a critical moment in Moldova’s push for European Union membership.

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Russia Steps Up Provocations in Europe, Alarming Leaders There

European officials fear that Moscow is escalating its antagonism of Europe as U.S. support recedes. A focus of worry now: election interference in Moldova.

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Trump Tariffs Aim to Settle Scores With Countries, No Matter How Small

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even minor trading partners will face tariffs.

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Former Interpol Official Detained for Role in ‘Big Carousel’ of Corruption

The official led a powerful and highly sensitive commission at Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France.

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‘Commander Butcher’ Who Led Neo-Nazi Group Faces Charges in Brooklyn

Michail Chkhikvishvili, arrested in Moldova, had plotted to have someone dressed as Santa Claus hand out poisoned candy in New York, prosecutors say.

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Front-runner to Be Romania’s Next President Is a Trump-Aligned Nationalist

George Simion appears well placed to be elected to the role, which is largely ceremonial. But his talk of “uniting” the country with people and land in other nations has infuriated neighbors.

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Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.

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