Central America April 3, 2024 At least 241 people have died in El Salvador's prisons during the 'war on gangs,' rights group says Since the beginning of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele's 'war on gangs' 2 years ago, at least 241 people have died in prisons; more than 80,000 have been arrested.
Politics March 28, 2024 White House unveils new AI regulations for federal agencies The Biden administration's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rolled out new artificial intelligence regulations for federal agencies.
Health March 16, 2024 New report blasts government's COVID response, warns of repeating same mistakes A new report has blasted the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and suggests the U.S. should cut ties with the World Health Organization
Middle East March 15, 2024 Gaza Strip receives nearly 200 tons of food and supplies, UN describes 'huge obstacles' to getting relief A humanitarian aid ship carrying nearly 200 tons of supplies arrived in the Gaza Strip using a new route as officials report having a difficult time delivering aid.
Japan March 14, 2024 Japan's ban on same-sex marriage found ‘unconstitutional’ for second time by courts A high court in Japan officially ruled for the second time that the nation's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Obituary March 14, 2024 Dorie Ann Ladner, Mississippi civil rights activist and NAACP organizer, dies at 81 Dorie Ann Ladner, who fought for freedom and equality for Black people in Mississippi and beyond, passed away at 81 years old on March 11, 2024.
VIDEO March 13, 2024 Blinken says crisis in Haiti is ‘long unfolding story’ as US pledges millions to help stabilize country Blinken met with other Caribbean leaders in Jamaica Wednesday to discuss the crisis in Haiti.
State of the Union March 13, 2024 CNN forced to correct story after accusations of 'smear' campaign against Katie Britt CNN was forced to issue a correction to an article targeting Republican Alabama Sen. Katie Britt over her reference to a human trafficking victim during her State of the Union rebuttal.
Mexico March 11, 2024 Human rights group demands response from Mexican gov after lawmaker charged with 'political violence' The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights is demanding a response from the Mexican government after a congressman was convicted for "political violence" for social media posts.
Africa March 4, 2024 US sanctions Zimbabwe president for alleged human rights abuses The U.S. sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday, alongside his wife and other officials for alleged corruption and human rights abuses.
Iran March 3, 2024 Iran violently clamps down on Christians amid reports of torture, fines and floggings Amid an increase in the numbers of Iran’s struggling Christians, the Islamic Republic has waged a violent crackdown on Protestants and other Christian, according to a new report.