Syrian national living in S.C. charged with torturing dissidents at Damascus prison in 2000s
An interior view as teams carry out investigation in secret compartments at Sednaya Prison after the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus, Syria on…
At Tribal Nations Summit, Biden announces new monument at former Indian boarding school
1 of 9 | Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland (R) gifts President Joe Biden a blanket with "Joe Biden, Champion of Indian Country 2021-2024"…
Amnesty International: At least 13 killed by Nigerian security forces during protests
Protests against hunger, high prices and mismanagement of Nigeria's economy turned deadly with at least 13 people killed with Amnesty International accusing authorities of opening…
Israel has imprisoned nearly 10,000 Palestinians
A child within the rubble of a destroyed building following an Israeli air strike on Al-Nusairat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Photo…
Israel is detaining pregnant Palestinian women
An Israel Prison Service van leaves the Damon Prison where it holds Palestinian prisoners, File Photo by Nimrod Glikman/EPA June 30 (UPI) -- At least…
Kenya’s parliament catches fire as protesters storm in over tax bill
A torched military vehicle burns outside of the Parliament during a protest against tax hikes in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday. Photo by Daniel Irungu/EPA-EFE June…
EU adopts major overhaul of asylum, migration system
The European Union adopted landmark reform of the 27-country bloc's migration and asylum system with new rules designed to process arrivals in an orderly and…
Chinese journalist to be released from prison for pandemic reporting
Female adults prisoners at the Lo Wu Correction Institution (LWCI) line up to receive their certificates in vocational training during an award ceremony at the…
Appeals court allows Hong Kong government to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
An appeals court in Hong Kong ruled that the government can ban "Glory to Hong Kong" a song that was widely used during pro-democracy protests…
Japanese high court rules lack of same-sex marriage recognition unconstitutional
Plaintiffs hold a banner before the ruling on same-sex marriage at the Tokyo District Court in Tokyo on Thursday. Photo by Jiji Press/EPA-EFE March 14…
Moscow student jailed for pro-Ukraine Wi-Fi network
Members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces look on as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during an official celebration of Ukraine's 32nd Independence Day in Sophia…
Greek government approves same-sex marriage
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis talks with members of the government after the debate on a bill legalizing same-sex marriage that was passed 176-76. Photo…
Rights group says Jordan likely using Pegasus spyware to monitor journalists, activists
Jordan is likely making widespread use of the Israel-developed Pegasus spyware to keep tabs on journalists, activists, human rights lawyers and the non-governmental sector, a…