What to know about Mongolia as it holds a democratic election in the shadow of authoritarian giants

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Mongolia, where parliamentary elections were being held Friday, is a sparsely populated and…

North Carolina’s restrictions on public mask-wearing are now law after some key revisions

RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina’s contentious restrictions on public mask-wearing became law on Thursday after GOP…

Wisconsin Supreme Court says an order against an anti-abortion protester violated First Amendment

MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an order barring an anti-abortion protester…

Here’s what led Kenyans to burn part of parliament and call for the president’s resignation

KAMPALA, Uganda — Kenya’s president came to power by appealing to the common people, describing himself…

Bitter political fight in Bolivia is paralyzing the government as unrest boils over economic crisis

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Protesters streamed into Bolivia’s capital, throats hoarse from chanting and feet blistered…

Thousands in Kenya demonstrate against proposed new taxes

NAIROBI, Kenya — Thousands of mostly young people demonstrated Thursday in Kenya’s capital and across the…

Dozens arrested in Kenya protests over proposed tax hikes in finance bill

NAIROBI, Kenya — Dozens of protesters have been arrested in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, in ongoing protests…

Gov. Hochul considering a face mask ban on New York City subways, citing antisemitic acts

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday that she is considering a ban on face…

North Carolina lawmakers approve mask bill that allows health exemption after pushback

RALEIGH, N.C. — A new, reworked version of a bill that originally caught flak for removing…

Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song

HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday his administration would keep monitoring for any non-compliance…