Woman detained over alleged plot to attack Zelensky

Ukraine's security service has said it detained an informer accused of helping Russia plot an attack on President Volodymyr Zelensky as he visited a flood-hit region.

Journalists Accompanying South African Leader Say Cannot Leave Plane Stuck In Warsaw

A pool of journalists accompanying South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on his visit to Poland and Ukraine as part of the African peace mission has been stuck in a plane which still remains in the Polish capital of Warsaw for the second day in a row due to alleged weapons transportation, while the South African leader already arrived in Ukraine, Amanda Khoza, Sunday Times presidency correspondent, said on Friday.

Police Release Ex-Scottish Leader Sturgeon Without Charge After Finance Probe Arrest

 Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested and questioned by police as part of a probe into the finances of the ruling Scottish National Party (SNP), Police Scotland said on Sunday.

NATO chief demands Russia release US journalist to respect "freedom of the press"

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Monday demanded the “immediate release” of US journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying.

Judge extends pretrial detention for Peru’s ex-President Castillo

A judge in Peru has lengthened the duration of former President Pedro Castillo’s pre-trial detention from 18 months to 36, as the disgraced head of state faces charges stemming from his attempt to dissolve Congress and rule by decree in December.

Greek stationmaster jailed pending trial after deadly train crash

A Greek railway employee has been jailed pending trial over a train crash that killed at least 57 people.

Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok

Japan has accused Russia of “unreasonable” behaviour and threatened “equivalent steps” after the FSB, the Russian federal security agency, detained a diplomat in the eastern port city of Vladivostok and accused him of being a spy.

Ukraine ‘regrets’ Zhibek Zholy departure

Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko says “we regret that Russia’s ship Zhibek Zholy… was allowed to leave Karasu port despite criminal evidence presented to the Turkish authorities.”

No official notification from Ankara about detention of Russian ship — embassy - TASS

There was no official notification from Turkish officials about the detention of a Russian cargo ship, the Russian embassy in Turkey said on Sunday.

Bolivia | "No hubo golpe de Estado" dice Jeanine Áñez tras su detención

 

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 Bolivia | "No hubo golpe de Estado" dice Jeanine Áñez tras su llegada a La Paz. 

Turquie: rejet d'une demande de libération de deux soldats grecs arrêtés

Un tribunal turc a rejeté lundi une demande de libération de deux soldats grecs interpellés jeudi dernier pour être entrés illégalement en Turquie, selon l'agence Dogan.

Fugitive Turkish ex-soldier detained after asylum in Greece suspended

A Greek court on Jan. 8 suspended the asylum status granted to a former Turkish soldier, who is accused by the Turkish government of plotting the July 15, 2016 coup attempt along with seven others, and detained him, saying it will make a final decision on the fugitive on Feb. 15.

Ukraine Releases Arrested Georgian Ex-President

Kiev Pechersk District Court on Monday rejected the Ukrainian state prosecutor's request to place former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, now a leader of a Ukrainian political party, under house arrest and released him from custody.

Saudi Arabia issues protest note over German foreign minister’s comments

Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador in Germany on Saturday for consultation over the German foreign minister's comments.

Le président libanais accuse Ryad de détenir Saad Hariri

Le chef de l'Etat libanais Michel Aoun a durci le ton mercredi en accusant l'Arabie saoudite de garder comme "détenu" le Premier ministre Saad Hariri, qui avait annoncé sa démission le 4 novembre de Ryad.

Sayyed Nasrallah: Hariri Detained in Saudi, Must Be Set Free Immediately

Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Nasrallah stressed Friday that the Lebanese prime minister Saad Hariri is detained in Saudi and cannot return to Lebanon, adding that KSA’s regime decided to impose on Lebanon a new prime minister and leader for Al-Mustaqbal party.

Germany sees ‘no evidence’ Saudi Arabia detaining Lebanon’s Hariri

Germany has no evidence that the former Lebanese prime minister, Saad al-Hariri, is being held against his will by Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Friday.

Erdogan Threatens Berlin With Retaliation for Detention of Turkish Lawmaker

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slammed on Wednesday German authorities for a temporary detention of Turkish Parliament Deputy Speaker Ayse Nur Bahcekapili at the airport in Cologne and threatened them with retaliatory measures.

Les militaires russes kidnappés en Crimée condamnés à 2 mois de prison

Un tribunal ukrainien a placé en garde à vue les deux militaires russes kidnappés dimanche en Crimée par le Service de sécurité d'Ukraine (SBU), ce avec la possibilité de verser une caution.

Russia Detains Ukrainian ‘Terrorist’ Group in Crimea

Russia’s security service said Thursday it had detained several people in Crimea, accusing them of being saboteurs sent by Kiev to the Moscow-annexed peninsula to attack infrastructure targets.