Geneva, July 4 (RHC)-- The United Nations refugee agency says a total of more than 1,000 refugees have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea so far this year. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that around 204 people had died in the past few days after being packed into unsafe vessels by smugglers. ... More


Tens of thousands protest separation of migrant families in U.S.   Photo: AP

Washington, July 2 (RHC)-- Tens of thousands of protesters poured into the streets across the United States on Saturday for a national day of action protesting President Donald Trump’s “zero tolerance” immigration crackdown.  ... More


A man hoists a banner in support of Nicaragua's President Daniel Ortega.  Photo: Reuters

Managua, July 2 (RHC)-- The United States is calling for increased pressure and sanctions on Nicaragua, revoking the visas of several officials, as Nicaraguan Vice-President Rosario Murillo reiterates the government's commitment to peace.... More


Migrant child taken into custody.  Photo: AFP

Washington, July 2 (RHC)-- The U.S. government is claiming the right to detain children and parents caught crossing the U.S. border illegally for the duration of their immigration proceedings. ... More


Evo Morales gave Pope Francis an image of him embracing a Bolivian child.   Photo: Reuters

Vatican City, July 2 (RHC)-- Bolivian President Evo Morales met with Pope Francis over the weekend at the Vatican. ... More


File photo shows Iran’s Azadegan oil field in the southwestern province of Khouzestan.  Photo: File AFP

Washington, July 2 (RHC)-- A senior U.S. State Department official says the countries purchasing oil from Iran should prepare themselves to completely stop the Iranian crude imports by November as Washington reimposes sanctions against Tehran.  ... More


Migrant families about to be processed in Texas.  Photograph: Larry W. Smith/EPA

Portland, July 2 (RHC)-- In Portland, Oregon, federal police from the Department of Homeland Security, wearing riot gear and wielding batons... More


Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Mexico City, July 2 (RHC)-- Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador won Sunday's presidential elections in Mexico, scoring a 53% landslide victory, according to a quick count by the electoral authority.... More


Arreaza began his diplomatic tour Tuesday with the aim to deepen ties of cooperation and friendship with the Caribbean nations.   Photo: @CancilleriaVE

Caracas, June 30 (RHC)-- Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza concluded his tour of several Caribbean countries where he promoted the consolidation of diplomatic relations and regional unity. ... More


A Palestinian boy who was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip on June 29, 2018.  Photo: Reuters

Gaza City, June 30 (RHC)-- Israeli fire has taken the lives of two more Palestinians, a 13-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man, across the Gaza Strip.  ... More


Members of Libyan security forces carry the body of a baby as refugees who survived the sinking of an inflatable dinghy off the coast of Libya are brought ashor

Tripoli, June 30 (RHC)-- Three babies have died in an incident where a boat transporting more than 100 refugees capsized off the coast of Libya, according to survivors and the coast guard.... More


Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei.  Photo: File

Tehran, June 30 (RHC)-- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has strongly denounced the Western states for their pretense of advocating human rights while in reality supporting terrorist groups and acts of terror. ... More


The case for the former Brazilian president, due to be judged in June, was delayed until August.  Photo: Reuters

Brasilia, June 30 (RHC)-- The President of Brazil's Supreme Court, Carmen Lucia Antunes, will be in charge of ruling on the petition for the freedom of ex President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva this August. ... More


Jared Kushner is Trump's adviser on Middle East.  Photo: File

Washington, June 30 (RHC)-- U.S. President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who is also Trump’s top adviser on the Middle East, says the Trump administration will soon roll out its plan for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. ... More


 Protesters outside U.S. Supreme Court.  Photo: AP

Washington, June 30 (RHC)-- The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to organized labor. ... More


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