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Africa February 16, 2024

Zimbabwe VP says government will block LGBTQ scholarship initiative

Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has stated his nation's government will block a university scholarship offered to LGBTQ people by advocate organization GALZ.

Caribbean February 16, 2024

St. Vincent and the Grenadines upholds gay sex ban

A high court ruling in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Friday upheld the Caribbean nation's laws criminalizing gay sex, a significant loss for regional human rights activists.

Illinois February 16, 2024

Former Illinois senator halts federal trial after abruptly admitting to fraud and money laundering

Former Illinois lawmaker and gubernatorial candidate William “Sam" McCann has pleaded guilty to nine felony counts, including wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.

Israel February 16, 2024

Israel UN ambassador blasts UN official as 'terror collaborator' for calling Hamas a political organization

A top U.N. official stated in a recent television interview that Hamas was a political organization. His comments were met with anger by Israeli officials.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 15, 2024

Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave

The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.

UNITED NATIONS February 14, 2024

UN says US designating Houthis as terrorists will harm Yemen's economy

The U.N. aid operations director said even though the U.S. issued exemptions aimed at lessening the impact on civilians in Yemen, sanctions on the Houthis could still affect innocents.

Europe February 14, 2024

Former Czech Prime Minister Babis acquitted for second time in $2 million fraud case

Former Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been acquitted for the second time in a Prague court on fraud charges related to a $2 million case involving European Union subsidies.

World February 14, 2024

UN chief urges security council to address the global impact of food shortages, climate change

The United Nations chief is warning that food crises and climate change are increasing threats to global peace and is urging the U.N. Security Council to address their impact.

SENATE February 14, 2024

Cruz demands DOJ launch criminal probe of US nonprofit allegedly helping terrorists

Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and other Republicans will send a letter to AG Merrick Garland this week calling on the DOJ to open a criminal investigation into UNRWA USA.

Illinois February 13, 2024

Former Illinois senator's wire fraud and money laundering trial delayed again

A federal judge has again delayed the wire fraud and money laundering trial of William “Sam" McCann, a former candidate for Illinois governor, officials say.