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Sweden mulls prison for young teens as violent crime rises In the fight against escalating gang crime, Sweden's parliament will vote on plans to hold 13-year-olds criminally responsible and, in serious cases, imprison them. Other European nations are also lowering age limits. Kosovo holds third election in 16 months Voters in Kosovo have voted in a snap election called to resolve a parliamentary stalemate. The country's prolonged political crisis has further debilitated an already ailing economy. Armenia, once Russia's reliable ally, considers an EU future Armenians are set to vote on the country's future geopolitical direction on June 7. The election will be a test of public opinion in the long-standing Russia ally, where the population is increasingly eyeing the EU. Ethiopia's election results will likely confirm status quo Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the exclusion of entire regions from voting. Hunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents are cut off from the outside world and living in dire conditions. Now, Kyiv wants to rescue them. Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political institutions. As hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis. So why is it that Iraq's government has only recently started to take solar power seriously? How disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic The deadly Ebola outbreak isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are well-known — and could be confronted. North Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel facility while promising to build more bombs. Successive elections take a hit on Kosovo's coffers Sunday's election in Kosovo — the third in under 16 months — is marked by a clash between former allies PM Albin Kurti and ex-President Vjosa Osmani, deadlock in the dialogue with Serbia, and obstacles to EU integration. Iran at war: Overt stability masks deepening crises One hundred days after the start of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deeper instability. US Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the House; that vote is expected next week.