International rights experts begin probing Nicaraguan violence
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- Investigators from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday began a probe into months of…
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Myanmar military leaders guilty of ‘crimes against humanity’: Amnesty
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Myanmar's military chief and other top brass have been accused by Amnesty International…
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Rights groups sound alarm over rising Nicaraguan toll
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- Nicaraguan human rights groups expressed renewed concern Tuesday over a rising death toll from months of…
8 years ago
US says it is dedicated to ‘multilateralism’ despite leaving UN rights council
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Washington remains committed to working diplomatically with other countries to solve problems, despite its decision…
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US withdraws from ‘cesspool’ UN rights body
by Dave Clark / with Carole Landry at the United Nations © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States | AFP The United States…
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Hunger-strike filmmaker ready to die in Russian jail during World Cup
by Anna Smolchenko © Agence France-Presse MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- When the World Cup kicks off in Russia on Thursday Ukrainian…
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Rights group says 121 dead in weeks of Nicaragua protests
MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AFP) -- At least 121 people have been killed in a wave of protests since April 18…
8 years ago
As Mexico marks journalist Valdez’s murder, another colleague killed
by Miriam Ramírez © Agence France-Presse CULIACAN, Mexico (AFP) -- A Mexican journalist was murdered Tuesday, the fourth of 2018, as…
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Seoul expects N.Korea will release 3 US detainees to Pompeo
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea is expected to release three US detainees as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
8 years ago
Myanmar pardons 8,500 prisoners in holiday amnesty
YANGON, Myanmar (AFP) -- Myanmar's president on Tuesday announced pardons for more than 8,500 prisoners, including three dozen jailed…
8 years ago
The bitter smiles of Central American migrants in Mexico
MEXICO (AFP) -- Their lips often curve into a tentative smile as they face the camera, but the Central American…
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Overworked nuns rebel against clergymen in Vatican magazine
VATICAN CITY, Holy See (AFP) -- Three nuns lashed out on Friday against the menial work they have to do…
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