The businessman, Kassim Tajideen, convicted in a sanctions-evasion scheme involving Hezbollah, was released early because of fears of coronavirus infection.
Author: The Associated Press
Opposition Candidate Wins Dominican Republic Presidential Vote
The candidate, Luis Rodolfo Abinader, a businessman who has never held elected office, ended a 16-year hold on the presidency by a center-left party in the Caribbean nation.
Tens of Thousands Protest in Mali Amid Growing Opposition to Keita Presidency
The unrest underscored the mounting opposition to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who has led Mali since 2013.
Venezuela Court Orders Takeover of 2 Major Opposition Political Parties
The move by Venezuela’s Supreme Court, loyal to President Nicolás Maduro, comes ahead of parliamentary elections expected later this year.
Sudanese War Crimes Suspect Arrested After 13 Years on the Run
Ali Kushayb, a Sudanese militia leader charged with 50 crimes against humanity and war crimes related to the conflict in Darfur, has surrendered to the authorities.
World Leaders Won’t Gather at U.N. for Annual Debate
The president of the U.N. General Assembly said world leaders will not be coming to New York for their annual gathering in September for the first time in the 75-year history of the United Nations.
Libyan Forces Aligned With Tripoli Government Take Key Base From Rivals
Forces aligned with the U.N.-backed government retook the al-Watiya air base, dealing a heavy blow to rival forces under Gen. Khalifa Hifter.
Iran Seeks Unconditional Talks on Prisoner Swap
Warning that Iranians are at risk of Covid-19 while held in the United States, officials in Tehran say there is a “readiness for all prisoners” to be discussed.
Turkey Charges Pilots and Others Over Carlos Ghosn’s Escape
Prosecutors in Istanbul have completed an indictment against seven people, formally charging four pilots and an airline official of illegally smuggling a migrant.
One Dead and 5 Missing After Canadian Military Helicopter Crashes off Greece
The Cyclone helicopter was participating in a NATO training exercise. A Nova Scotia native died, and two others from the province were missing.