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Julian Assange February 10, 2024

UN torture expert urges UK to halt Julian Assange’s US extradition over fears of torture, human rights abuses

A U.N. expert on torture is urging the U.K. government to halt the possible U.S. extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over concerns of possible torture.

UNITED NATIONS February 9, 2024

Serbia's leader voices outrage at Kosovo's ban of the Serbian dinar UN meeting

Serbia's president accused Kosovo’s prime minister of banning the dinar with the intention of driving out ethic Serbs living in Kosovo at U.N. Security Council emergency meeting.

Climate Change February 9, 2024

DC jury orders conservative commentator to pay $1M for defaming climate scientist

Two conservative commentators were found guilty Thursday of defaming a prominent climate scientist who created the famed "hockey stick" graph.

Russia February 8, 2024

UN panel criticizes Russia's efforts to rewrite school curriculum

A U.N.-backed panel focusing on children's human rights has urged Russia to prevent efforts to alter school textbooks to align with the government's political agenda.

Middle East February 8, 2024

Rights group slams Egyptian government for convicting el-Sisi challenger: 'Clear message'

Human Rights Watch on Thursday disregarded the jailing of Egyptian politician Ahmed Altantawy as a hitjob by President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's administration.

Pakistan February 7, 2024

Pakistan prepares for pivotal election as one of the leading candidates serves jail time

Pakistan is abuzz with anticipation and uncertainty as it gears up for its elections. The political landscape is rife with tensions, raising concerns about possible poll-rigging.

Central America February 7, 2024

Former Honduran National Police chief pleads guilty to drug trafficking in major blow to ex-president

Former Honduran National Police Chief Juan Carlos Bonilla has pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, posing a grim outlook for co-defendant and former President Juan Orlando Hernández.

Central America February 7, 2024

Nicaragua grants asylum to former President Martinelli of Panama

Nicaragua has granted political asylum to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli just days after a criminal appeal in his home country fell through.

World February 7, 2024

Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash at the age of 74

Chile's former president Sebastian Pinera died in a helicopter crash. He was known for helping Chile become one of the top countries with the highest COVID vaccination rates.

Middle East February 7, 2024

UN agencies appeal for $4.1 billion to aid starving civilians in warn-torn Sudan

The U.N. humanitarian aid and refugee agencies are seeking $4.1 billion in international support to assist civilians in Sudan, which has been impacted by nearly a year of war.