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April 22, 2024

Peruvian psychologist Ana Estrada, who fought in courts for 'death with dignity,' has died by euthanasia

Peruvian psychologist Ana Estrada, who suffered from an incurable disease and fought in courts for years for the right to 'die with dignity,' has died by euthanasia.

April 22, 2024

William Strickland, civil rights activist and friend of Malcom X, dead at 87

Civil rights activist William Strickland, who worked alongside leaders like Malcom X in the 1960s on school boycotts, rent strikes and police brutality protests, has died. He was 87.

April 22, 2024

The US is expected to block military aid to an Israeli army unit. What is the Leahy law?

The U.S. is expected to announce it is blocking military aid to an Israeli army unit due to human rights abuses in the West Bank, citing a congressional act known as the Leahy law.

April 22, 2024

Proposal to let parents be fined for kids' crimes heads to Tennessee governor's desk

A proposal that would allow judges to levy up to $1,000 in fines against parents for their child's criminal offenses is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's desk for approval.

April 22, 2024

Thousands of Indigenous people gather in Brazil to protest Lula's land grant decisions

Indigenous groups gathered on Monday in Brazil's capital to protest against unfulfilled promises by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to expel land-grabbers and create reserves.

April 22, 2024

Burma’s vice president steps down for unspecified health reasons

Burmese Vice President Henry Van Thio is stepping down from his post for unspecified health reasons; details were not provided about his health or who his successor will be.

April 22, 2024

World Anti-Doping Agency stands by decision to clear Chinese swimmers before 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The World Anti-Doping Agency has said it stands by its decision to clear more than 20 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication before the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

April 22, 2024

Dozens detained by Greek police in soccer violence crackdown

Multiple homes in Greece have been raided by police, and dozens have been detained in a crackdown on deadly violence at soccer matches.

April 22, 2024

Chinese military leader takes harsh line on Taiwan, other disputes at international naval event

Zhang Youxia, one of the top military leaders in China, took a harsh line on territorial disputes at an international navel gathering Monday in northeastern China.

April 22, 2024

UK climate activist won't be charged for sign telling jurors to vote their conscience

A judge has ruled that Trudi Warner cannot be charged with contempt of court for holding up a sign outside of a courtroom that reminded jurors of their right to acquit defendants.