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Tunisia says more than 2 dozen migrants died off coast while heading to Italy

March 26, 2023

Tunisia says more than 2 dozen migrants died off coast while heading to Italy

Twenty-nine migrants were killed and 11 others were rescued after their boats sank off the coast of Tunisia while trying to make the perilous journey across the Mediterranean.

GOP Rep. introduces bill cutting off money to countries who discriminate based on sexual orientation

March 25, 2023

GOP Rep. introduces bill cutting off money to countries who discriminate based on sexual orientation

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., introduced a bill that would prevent the U.S. government from providing financial aide to a country that targets its residents based on sexual orientation.

President Biden celebrates release of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina

March 25, 2023

President Biden celebrates release of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina

President Biden thanked Rwanda's government for releasing Paul Rusesabagina and allowing him to return to the U.S., where his family is looking forward to seeing him.

Algerian ambassador returning to France after diplomatic spat

March 24, 2023

Algerian ambassador returning to France after diplomatic spat

Algerian Ambassador to France Said Moussi will return to Paris following a diplomatic spat with the nation, President Emmanuel Macron's office said Friday.

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina to be freed

March 24, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Paul Rusesabagina to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina is expected to be released from prison on Saturday after being allegedly arrested back in 2020 for criticism of Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.

New ocean could form in Africa as continent continues to split apart

March 23, 2023

New ocean could form in Africa as continent continues to split apart

The split in Ethiopia, known as the East African Rift Valley, occurred in 2005, but the full development into a new ocean may not be complete for another 5 to 10 million years.

White House floats cutting Uganda health aid over Anti-Homosexuality Act

March 23, 2023

White House floats cutting Uganda health aid over Anti-Homosexuality Act

The White House reacted Wednesday to the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda, with National Security Council spokesman John Kirby warning of potential economic penalties.

Ugandan lawmakers sing after passing Anti-Homosexuality Act

March 23, 2023

Ugandan lawmakers sing after passing Anti-Homosexuality Act

Lawmakers in Uganda debated and passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act Tuesday, then broke out in celebratory song. (Reuters)

United Nations rights chief urges Uganda's president to block anti-LGBTQ bill

March 22, 2023

United Nations rights chief urges Uganda's president to block anti-LGBTQ bill

Volker Turk, the U.N. high commissioner for human rights, is urging Uganda's president to block an anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses.

Egyptian Football Association referee suspended after using phone to replay match before disallowing goal

March 22, 2023

Egyptian Football Association referee suspended after using phone to replay match before disallowing goal

A soccer referee for the Egyptian Football Association has been suspended indefinitely. The referee used a crowd member’s phone to replay and review a goal made during a match.