Human Rights
Iranian female climber competes without hijab in defiance of regime
Women have been required to cover their heads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, including abroad when they represent Iran.
Business
Castro's communist Cuba is now the poorest country in Latin America, says report
"Since January 2022, the Cuban peso has lost 61% of its value against the USD," said an expert
EFE
OAS approves resolution calling for Maduro regime to publish Venezuelan election records
On July 31, a previous resolution that demanded the immediate dissemination of the electoral records had failed in the Washington based intergovernmental Pan-American body
Human Rights
Cuban regime begins early crackdown on N15 protests: live updates
Hours before Cuba's N15 protest, the Cuban regime cracks down on activists, journalists, and civilians.
Politics
Arizona lawmakers move on 15-week abortion ban if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Arizona lawmakers have set the legislative wheels in motion to enact a law banning most abortive procedures when a fetus has reached 15 weeks of gestation.
Politics
Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua will recognize independence of Donbas, says pro-Russian separatist leader
Leader of self-proclaimed Donetsk republic says Cuba and its allies will recognize separatists as legitimate authorities in Ukrainian region
Politics
al-Assad regime falls in Syria after 53 years of iron rule
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali said the government was ready to “reach out” to the opposition and hand over functions to a transitional government
Politics
Thousands protest in Turkey after Istanbul Mayor sentenced to prison
The verdict drew criticism in Turkey and abroad, with many calling it an abuse of democracy and a political move ahead of the elections next year
Law Enforcement
Baby found dead in Mexico prison
The autopsy found appendix surgery. It is suspected that the baby was used to traffic drugs.
Crime
Louisiana man convicted of raping juvenile sentenced to 50 years and castration
Glenn Sullivan Sr. will spend 50 years in prison and face physical castration after being convicted of multiple counts of raping a juvenile