Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions. Save State representative Justin Jones…
Tenerife resort town awaits hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Locals react to cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak which is set to dock in southern Tenerife.
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February. Save Shipping containers…
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’ Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues. Save A man transports raw materials…
Palestinian boy mourns father killed in Israeli strike on security post
A Palestinian boy mourns his father, one of three people killed in an Israeli strike on a security post in Gaza.
Kenyan villagers sue BP over pollution from 1980s oil exploration
Villagers in Kenya are suing British Petroleum, saying oil exploration by Amoco in the 1980s left toxic pollution.
Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse. Save Clinging to a fence at…
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali Several sources tell Reuters and AFP that the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.…
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands
Protests in Bolivia escalate amid economic turmoil and policy demands Clashes erupt in La Paz as workers protest against rising fuel prices and damaged vehicles, blaming subsidy cuts. Save Bolivian…
US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales
News US sanctions Iraqi minister accused of aiding Iran oil sales US Treasury sanctions target Iraq’s deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports. Save…