French lawmakers condemn ‘bloody and murderous’ 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters
PARIS—French lawmakers on March 28 condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression,” marking another step in...
Surge in long-term sickness in UK coincides with rollout of COVID shots
by John-Michael Dumais - The Defender The number of people on long-term sick leave in the U.K. has risen by 700,000 since the spring of...
Israel and America are becoming isolated pariahs on the world stage
The Zionist State of Israel has flaunted political impunity and an “above the law” swag on the world stage. Despite being backed by the...
Is South Africa prepared to embrace a coalition government?
As South Africans approach their upcoming national elections, scheduled for May 29—some with reservations—a plethora of critical issues loom large over the country’s political...
Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption
DAKAR, Senegal—Senegal woke up March 26 to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who inspired voters, including...
Cuba summons U.S. diplomat after Washington’s ‘meddlesome’ remarks
Cuba has summoned the United States’ charge d’affaires to the country, denouncing Washington for “intervening” in the island’s internal affairs. The move came on March...
Book of drawings reflect regular violence shaping childrens’ lives in a Rio de Janeiro favela
RIO DE JANEIRO—Dozens of young children and teenagers from Rio de Janeiro’s Mare neighborhood gathered for the launch of a book in which they...
A Moroccan town protests water management plans
RABAT, Morocco—Regional and local leaders in eastern Morocco recently met with residents and civil society groups after months of protests over a water management...
UN says 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse reported in 2023
The UN received 758 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by staff last year, together with related personnel and partners, according to its...
South Africa’s Naledi Pandor visits the U.S. and Jamaica
Dr. Naledi Pandor is South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. From March 18-26, she embarked on a working visit to the U.S....