U.S. anti-drug policies caused ‘genocide’ in Latin America: Colombia president
Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the United States’ anti-drug policies have caused a “genocide” in Latin America. “We have lived through a genocide of a...
Wildfire grows into one of largest in Texas history and storms leave trail of destruction in Midwest
CANADIAN, Texas—A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Feb. 28, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state...
Russia: Conflict with Europe ‘inevitable’ if NATO deploys troops in Ukraine
Russia has warned NATO’s European member states of a potential conflict if the West realizes a debated plan of deploying troops to Ukraine. The Kremlin’s...
Activists urge Nigeria to delay Shell’s $2.4 B sale of assets in deeply polluted Niger Delta
ABUJA, Nigeria—Local activists and international environmental groups want Nigeria’s government to delay approving the sale of oil company Shell’s onshore assets, claiming Shell is...
Thousands rally against rising hunger in Argentina amid austerity measures
Protests erupted throughout Argentina for food assistance for the underprivileged, in response to the adverse effects of skyrocketing inflation and the implementation of President...
UN forum: Nations must collaborate now or risk further setbacks in sustainable development
Today’s multilateral arrangements—global and regional organizations and major development banks—are “not up to the job” of helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),...
Senegalese leaders propose June elections after court rejects president’s 10-month delay
DAKAR, Senegal—A group of Senegalese civic and religious leaders proposed holding elections in early June, the first new date offered since the president attempted...
Trillions of dollars in mineral resources but still poor
Despite being rich because of $24 trillion in mineral resources that are ready to be turned into consumer electronics and batteries in electric cars...
Rights experts call for probe into alleged violations against Palestinian women and girls
Alleged rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank must be investigated, a group of experts appointed...
UK bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘undercuts human rights:’ UN rights chief
The United Kingdom’s legislative moves to facilitate the prompt removal of asylum seekers to Rwanda run contrary to the basic principles of the rule...