Calls For Czech PM's Resignation As Scandal Flares Over Son's 'Abduction' Claim

Six opposition parties have called for Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis's resignation and proposed a no-confidence vote following a report in which the leader's son said he was held against his will in Crimea amid scrutiny over accusations that his father embezzled European Union funds.

Lebanon's Hariri Blames Hezbollah For Obstructing Government Formation

At Least 50 Inmates Were Killed In Tajik Prison Riot, Sources Say

At least 50 inmates were killed in a prison riot in Tajikistan last week, sources have told RFE/RL, doubling the death toll in violence that the government has said almost nothing about publicly.

Rights Watchdog Decries State Of Girls Education In Pakistan

A new report by a rights watchdog says political insecurity, insurgent violence, poverty, and state repression in Pakistan have given it one of the world's most deficient educational systems and are preventing it from improving children's education.

Czech PM's Son Says Held In Crimea Against His Will

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis's 35-year-old son says he was held against his will in Crimea after associates of his father arranged to send him there amid scrutiny over accusations of embezzlement of European Union funds.

U.S. Acting Attorney General To 'Consult' About Recusing From Russia Probe

Acting U.S. Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will consult with ethics officials about whether his past criticism of a special investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election requires him to recuse himself, the Justice Department said.

NATO Chief Says European Defense Drive Must Not Hurt Transatlantic Ties

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has cautioned the alliance's European members not to endanger the transatlantic defense bond.

EU Draft Report Pushes For Increased Means To Fight Propaganda

A report drafted by a European lawmaker is calling for the creation of a new portfolio in the European Commission dedicated to the fight against propaganda and for more resources to be dedicated to the EU unit set up to address Russia's disinformation campaigns.

Deadly Clashes, Suicide Bombing Kill Dozens In Afghanistan

In Riyadh, Britain's Hunt calls for Khashoggi Justice, End to Yemen War

Finland Probes Possible Russian GPS Jamming During NATO Exercises

Finland says it is investigating whether Russia has recently interfered with global positioning system (GPS) signals in the northern Finish region of Lapland during NATO war games, endangering civilian air traffic.