U.S. military troops in foreign lands.  Photo: AFP

Washington, April 23 (RHC)-- The New York Times is reporting that U.S. President Donald Trump launched airstrikes against Syria last week despite opposition from his own defense secretary, James Mattis... More


 Immigrants and supporters protest against deportation plans.  Photo: AP

Washington, April 23 (RHC)-- In a victory for the immigrant rights movement in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a law requiring the mandatory deportation... More


Afghan suicide bomb kills 57.  Photo: Reuters

Kabul, April 23 (RHC)-- In Afghanistan, a suicide bomber struck a voter registration center in the capital Kabul Sunday, killing at least 57 people and wounding 119 others. ... More


Statue of racist scientist removed from Central Park.  Photo: Democracy Now

New York, April 23 (RHC)-- In New York City, authorities have removed a statue from Central Park of 19th century gynecologist J. Marion Sims... More


 Protesters demonstrate against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.  Photo: BBC

London, April 23 (RHC)-- In Great Britain, protesters blocked entry to Canada’s main embassy in London, erecting a mock oil pipeline marked with the words: “Crudeau Oil.” ... More


Quito, April 21 (RHC)-- Bolivia's Foreign Minister Fernando Huanacuni says the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) "is a reality" and "is not going to disappear" in response to reports that six countries –- Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Peru -- are preparing to leave the regional bloc.... More


Ramallah, April 21 (RHC)-- At least four Palestinians have lost their lives and more than four dozen others were wounded during clashes with Israeli soldiers as anti-occupation protests along the border between the besieged Gaza Strip and occupied territories continue unabated.... More


Santiago de Chile, April 21 (RHC)-- More than 120,000 students marched in several Chilean cities in order to denounce "profit-making, student debts and sexism" in higher education, in the first major protest under the month-old administration of conservative President Sebastian Pinera, according to the Confederation of Chile's Students (Confech) that organized the event among others.... More


Quito, April 21 (RHC)-- The National Council of the Revolutionary Alternative Forces of the Commons, or FARC, released an official statement on Thursday demanding the release of their newly-elected congressman Jesus Santrich.... More


Mexico City, April 21 (RHC)-- The Central American caravan which seemed to disperse in the face of disparaging tweets by U.S. President Donald Trump has regrouped and jumped a train out of Guadalajara, heading north to seek asylum in the United States. ... More


Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro addresses citizens during a rally in Caracas.  Photo: Reuters

Caracas, April 20 (RHC)-- Venezuelan officials delivered a letter of complaint to the Caracas-based United States diplomatic mission condemning "interference maintained by Washington"... More


Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.  File photo

United Nations, April 20 (RHC)-- Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif says Tehran has a variety of options in store that will make the United States "regret" leaving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). ... More


Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks during a press conference at the US Capitol on March 14, 2018 in Washington, DC.  Photo: AFP

Washington, April 20 (RHC)-- U.S. Republican Senator Rand Paul says he has seen no evidence that could justify claims about the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad... More


EPA head Scott Pruitt in hot water.  Photo: Google

Washington, April 20 (RHC)-- In the United States, the Government Accountability Office has ruled the Environmental Protection Agency broke the law... More


Peace coalition "Durham2Palestine" bans police exchanges with Israel.  Photo: Democracy Now

Durham, April 20 (RHC)-- The U.S. city of Durham in North Carolina has become the first city to approve a prohibition of military-style police exchanges between the Durham Police Department and foreign armies and security forces. ... More


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