Tehran, March 6 (RHC)-- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry says the United States is in no position to advocate human rights or democracy, recounting the White House’s record of supporting political systems based on institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, namely South Africa's dismantled apartheid regime and the Tel Aviv regime.... More
Port-au-Prince, March 6 (RHC)-- Bruno Maes, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative in Haiti, has called for solidarity with young Haitians from Port-au-Prince and Artibonite, where violent gang attacks have considerably increased.... More
Doha, March 6 (RHC)-- Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres says Palestinians are suffering and “living in hell” under the prolonged occupation of the Israeli regime, as tensions are high in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers set dozens of Palestinian homes and cars on fire in what appeared to be the worst outburst of settler violence in decades.... More
Athens, March 6 (RHC)-- Police forces in Greece have clashed with thousands of protesters outside parliament in central Athens during demonstrations over a train crash that left nearly 60 people dead in late February. Some 10,000 people, including students and railway workers, gathered at a square on Sunday to demand better safety standards on the rail network.... More
Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, headed the closing ceremony of the tributes dedicated to Commander Hugo Chávez on the tenth anniversary of his physical departure, held at the Teresa Carreño Theater, in Caracas. ... More
Damascus, March 5 (RHC)-- Damascus has condemned a recent visit by top U.S. military officer General Mark Milley to northeast Syria, saying the move is “illegal” and a "flagrant violation" of the country's sovereignty. ... More
Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- The United Socialist Party of Venezuela -PSUV-, assured that the "miracle" initiated by Commander Hugo Chávez (1954-2013) in 1999 continues to materialize, 10 years after his physical departure.... More
San Francisco, March 5 (RHC)-- In the U.S. State of California, around 80 detainees at two Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities have been on hunger strike for nearly two weeks and say they are willing to risk their lives to fight against the inhumane conditions they are facing.... More
Washington, March 5 (RHC)-- Demonstrations took place across the country marking 20 years of harm by ICE, the Department of Homeland Security, and Customs and Border Protection. Organizers are calling for an end to government funding for the agencies, which over the past two decades have systematically targeted immigrants, Muslims and communities of color, using surveillance, detention, torture, military occupation and inhumane immigration policies.... More
Quito, March 5 (RHC)-- Ecuador's National Assembly has approved -- with 104 votes in favor, 18 votes against and 3 abstentions -- the report of the Commission that investigated the case "El Gran Padrino," which recommends impeachment against President Guillermo Lasso.... More
Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- Iran’s embassy in Caracas says a direct shipping route between the Islamic Republic and Venezuela has been established to enhance trade ties amid US sanctions targeting both nations.... More
Tel Aviv, March 5 (RHC)-- Protesters have taken to the streets of Israeli cities for the ninth straight week to reject a government plan to overhaul the country’s court system. Tens of thousands took part in Saturday night’s demonstrations in Tel Aviv and other locations which continued peacefully, unlike protests earlier this week that descended into violent clashes with police.... More
Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- The President of Bolivia, Luis Arce, arrived early Sunday morning to Venezuela to participate in the events to commemorate the ten years of the physical departure of Hugo Chávez.... More
Quito, March 5 (RHC)-- Ecuador's Attorney General's Office (FGE) has filed charges against former President Lenín Moreno (2017-2021) and 36 other people for the 'Sinohydro' case. The 37 people are accused of alleged bribery and participation in an alleged corruption scheme linked to the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project.... More
New York, March 4 (RHC)-- The U.S. pharmacy store chain says it will not dispense abortion pills in some states where the procedure remains legal, after receiving pressure and threats from Republican lawmakers and anti-abortion groups. ... More
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