Putin extends rule in state-managed election victory

(LONDON) -- President Vladimir Putin was handed a fifth term in Russia’s heavily stage-managed presidential election on Sunday in a vote where no real competition was permitted and with virtually all leading opposition figures jailed, in exile or dead.The election, held over three days,... Read More.

Volcano erupts in Iceland for 4th time since December

A volcano on Iceland's southwestern coast erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December, prompting an evacuation, officials said.The eruption began between Mt. Hagafell and Mt. Stóra Skógfell at 20:23 UTC, with a "2.9-km-long fissure forming quickly," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said."The lead-up... Read More.

Tropical Storm Filipo makes landfall in Mozambique

(LONDON) -- At least two people have been killed and thousands have been displaced as Tropical Storm Filipo made landfall in Mozambique, the country's National Institute for Disaster Management said.The tropical storm made landfall in Mozambique on the March 12 after strengthening off the... Read More.