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Michigan May 25, 2024

Michigan Islamic center honors 'Butcher of Tehran,' other Iranian 'martyrs' killed in helicopter crash

A Michigan Islamic center honored the deceased Iranian leaders killed in a helicopter crash last week.

South America May 24, 2024

Colombian ex-President Uribe charged in witness tampering case

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was formally charged Friday with witness tampering and bribery in a long-running investigation.

Asia May 24, 2024

UN warns of 'frightening and disturbing' activity by military, rebels in western Burma

The U.N.'s human rights office cautioned Friday of "frightening and disturbing reports" of violence, particularly against civilians, in Burma's Rakhine state.

Lindsey Graham May 24, 2024

Lindsey Graham tells UN International Court of Justice to 'go to hell' over ruling against Israel

Sen. Lindsey Graham told the International Court of Justice "to go to hell" after its ruling against Israel on Friday.

Russia May 24, 2024

Top Russian military officials are being arrested on corruption charges as Putin begins fifth term

Several Russian defense ministry personnel have been arrested on corruption charges over the last month, just before President Vladimir Putin began his fifth term.

United Kingdom May 24, 2024

Trial set for UK men accused of collaborating with Hong Kong intelligence service

A judge says a manager of the Hong Kong trade office in London and another man will go on trial for allegedly helping Hong Kong authorities gather intelligence in the U.K.

TAIWAN May 24, 2024

US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections

The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.

UNITED NATIONS May 24, 2024

UN treaty reached to protect indigenous knowledge on genetic resources from exploitation

The United Nations member countries have finalized a new treaty aimed at better tracing traditional knowledge related to genetic resources, officials say.

OPINION May 24, 2024

I was an Iranian political prisoner. I know how horrible it was that Biden honored the ‘Butcher of Tehran’

It's hard for Biden and the UN to sink lower in their dealings with Iran, but they did. They held a moment of silence for the ‘Butcher of Tehran.’ I know how bad he was, but I survived.

Israel May 24, 2024

Hamas' Gaza health ministry under microscope as questions continue over number of deaths

Hamas officials have been saying for months that the health system in the Gaza Strip no longer functions, yet the data it publishes daily is still widely quoted around the world.