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Belarus May 28, 2024

UN human rights experts ask Belarusian authorities to help a political prisoner dying of cancer

U.N. human rights experts appealed to authorities in Belarus to help political prisoner Pavel Kuchynski, who has been diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Europe May 28, 2024

Former intelligence chief nominated as new prime minister by the Netherlands' incoming government

The former Dutch intelligence chief is set to be presented as the proposed prime minister of the Netherlands by the incoming right-wing government, officials say.

Asia May 28, 2024

UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce

A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.

UNITED NATIONS May 26, 2024

President of UN's top court has long history of anti-Israel bias: 'Conflict of interest'

Nawaf Salam, the Lebanese president of the International Court of Justice, faces fresh scrutiny over past anti-Israel comments made while serving as his country's ambassador to U.N

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.