Illinois 1 day ago Dolton, Illinois mayor's former assistant turns on her over 'unethical and predatory behavior' Mayor Tiffany Henyard is facing fresh allegations of lavish spending with her former assistant releasing a statement accusing her of manipulating employees, vendors and residents.
UNITED NATIONS 2 days ago Israel's new ambassador issues stark warning to UN over Hezbollah, Iran inaction Danny Danon previously held the role of Israeli Permanent Representative of the United Nations between 2015 and 2020, and he resumes the role at a very delicate time for his country.
Venezuelan Political Crisis 4 days ago Venezuelan official decries 'grave lack of transparency and veracity' in election results Venezuelan electoral official Juan Carlos Delpino denounced Monday the "grave lack of transparency and veracity" in the results of last month's election.
Afghanistan 4 days ago Taliban rebukes UN concerns over laws banning women's faces, voices in public The Taliban rejected Monday criticism levied by the U.N. against their government over new laws barring women from speaking and showing their bare faces in public.
OPINION 6 days ago Venezuelans will keep fighting for democracy. They have no choice Venezuelans proved the strength of democracy and defeated socialist dictator Maduro in the election. But the fight isn't over and they need to keep going to get their country back.
Afghanistan August 22 Taliban government issues public ban on women's voices, bare faces The Taliban-run Afghan government has issued a public ban on women's voices and bare faces under so-called "vice and virtue" legislation.
UNITED NATIONS August 21 UK looks to treat misogyny as extremist violence, raising free speech crackdown concerns The British Home Office will review the conditions and pipelines that lead people with extreme views to actually take action, examining Islamists and far-right violence as well.
Illinois August 16 State funds to Dolton cut as embattled 'supermayor' Tiffany Henyard tries to reinstate indicted police chief Some state funds to Dolton, Illinois, have been stopped over the town's alleged failure to submit financial records, where controversial Mayor Tiffany Henyard has been accused of excessive spending.
Monkeypox August 14 Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as authorities battle multiple variants The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.
Middle East August 13 Yemen’s Houthis seized UN rights office in Sanaa, UN official says Yemen's Houthi rebels have stormed the United Nations’ Human Rights Office in the country's capital and seized vehicles, documents and furniture, according to a senior U.N. official.
