Culture
Jill Biden awards International Women of Courage Award to biological male
The award was first established in 2007, and is part of the White House celebration of International Women's Day
Crime
U.S. considers sending troops to Haiti to quell violence as gangs vow to 'break the system'
In one attack, the gangs were able to release more than 4,000 inmates, unleashing an army of hardened criminals into the civilian population of the embattled Caribbean country
Politics
E.U. strikes back, declares Nicaraguan envoy 'persona non grata' after communist regime expels ambassador
On October 2, the E.U. ambassador to Nicaragua, Bettina Muscheidt, was expelled by the regime of Daniel Ortega
Business
Some U.S. companies consider relocating operations from China to Mexico
As American companies look to move production away from China and Southeast Asia, Mexico has become an increasingly appealing option
Crime
At least 41 women killed in Honduras prison riot started by gangs
Some of the victims died from gunshot wounds, while others were burned, according to the spokesperson for the public prosecutor’s office Yuri Mora
Crime
15 killed and 21 injured in latest Ecuador prison riot
Prisoners fought with guns and knives before the guards managed to gain control of the prison
Crime
Peru discusses chemical castration for rapists after 'Chiclayo Monster' case
The country continues to be shocked by the confession of a cab driver who admitted to kidnapping and sexually abusing a 3-year-old girl
Sports
Olympics of Peace? Viewership down, diplomatic boycotts, China boos fallen skater, Putin 'dozes off'
"In this Olympic spirit of peace, I appeal to all political authorities across the world — observe your commitment to this Olympic truth. Give peace a chance," International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said
Politics
Iran, Taliban rebuffing U.S. diplomacy, upping threats against Americans under Biden
Rogue regimes appear undeterred as Biden administration engages diplomatically
Politics
Zelensky: 130 rescued, hundreds 'still beneath the rubble'
130 people have been rescued from the ruins after Russian bombs destroyed a theater in the port city of Mariupol