Calls to tackle caste-based discrimination in US gather steam
Dalit rights groups call for legal protections as high-profile cases in New Jersey and California spur a reckoning.
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Lebanese protester killed by Israeli troops at border
UNIFIL says it has launched an investigation into the incident and increased its presence at the border.
Cyprus files first prosecution in passports-for-investment scheme
The action against five individuals and four legal entities was taken based on the findings of an ad hoc committee.
Big Tech wades into legal fight over H-4 visas for spouses
H-4 visas are issued to spouses of foreign workers in the US.
Several Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in West Bank protests
Israeli forces injure more than 500 Palestinians in wave of West Bank protests against Israel's bombardment of Gaza.
Share COVID jabs instead of vaccinating kids, WHO urges
The WHO is hoping more countries will follow France and Sweden in donating shots to COVAX.
Colonial Pipeline is back up, but petrol shortages could linger
As Colonial Pipeline resumes deliveries, the US faces a roadblock: a dearth of drivers transporting petrol to stations.
US retail sales stall in April as stimulus boost fades
US consumers, who drive economic growth, took an unexpected breather from spending in April as a stimulus boost faded.
In Pictures: Cali – The epicentre of protests in Colombia
'Resistance Port' is one of the biggest barricades in Cali where police have clashed with protesters.
US park celebrating the pro-slavery Confederacy faces a reckoning
Stone Mountain Park in the US state of Georgia is facing changes, partly due to the park's new Black chairman.
As Israel bombards Gaza, BDS urges renewed economic pressure
BDS is urging consumers to vote with their wallets and economically pressure Israel to end its occupation of Palestine.
Ukraine is becoming ‘anti-Russia’, Putin says
Russian president accuses Ukraine's leaders of overseeing a 'cleansing' of the country's political space.
Mali to form new ‘broad-based’ transitional government
Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigns but is immediately reappointed to carry out a cabinet reshuffle.
What is at stake in Chile’s upcoming elections
Chileans will choose members who will draw up a new constitution as well as state and local officials.
Kyrgyz leader signs law threatening Kumtor gold mine takeover
Move allows gov't to take control of the country's largest gold mine if Centerra Gold violates environmental standards.
Is France cracking down on Chechen asylum seekers?
The case of Magomed Gadaev, who was returned to Russia, has raised concerns among legal experts and rights groups.
Italian judge drops refugee ‘kidnapping’ case against Salvini
Decision contradicts ruling in similar case last month involving Salvini's treatment of migrants and refugees.
Congress members slam US support for Israel
Several Democrats urge administration to defend Palestinian rights as others back Israel amid Gaza conflict.
Glasgow protesters praised for blocking UK immigration officers
Hundreds surrounded a deportation van and ultimately secured the temporary release of two detained men.
Palestinians in Gaza recount ‘ruthless’ horrors of Israeli raids
An Israeli pre-dawn escalation on the northern Gaza Strip resulted in more killings and displaced families.