Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa brothers among 13 leaders responsible for crisis
The Supreme Court says 13 leaders and top officials mishandled the economy, which led to its collapse.
2023-11-15 14:47
Iran: French tourist Louis Arnaud jailed for five years
Louis Arnaud's family says his conviction on national security charges is an attack on human rights.
2023-11-09 00:55
FBI director warns antisemitism in US reaching 'historic levels'
Attacks on Jewish people make up 60% of religiously motivated hate crimes, director Christopher Wray says.
2023-11-01 07:57
Jack Lew confirmed as new US Ambassador to Israel
Mr Lew, 68, is a career politician from a Jewish family who has served under multiple presidents.
2023-11-01 04:46
Mahsa Amini awarded EU's Sakharov human rights prize
The 22-year-old died in custody after allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code, sparking mass protests.
2023-10-20 00:23
Supreme Court to consider whether Americans with Disabilities Act 'tester' can sue hotels for non-compliance with the law
The Supreme Court will consider the strength of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Wednesday when it hears a dispute over whether a self-appointed "tester" of the civil rights law has the right to sue hotels over alleged violations of its provisions.
2023-10-04 17:26
Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
2023-09-27 09:20
One year since Mahsa Amini's death, a protester shot in the eye during Iran's crackdown continues her struggle from exile
Elahe Tavakolian's shooter was so close, she could see him pointing his gun at her.
2023-09-16 12:50
Jon Tester failed to fully follow through on ethics pledge at center of 2006 campaign
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester failed to fulfill multiple promises he made in a public ethics pledge during his first Senate campaign in 2006, including a vow to publicly post meetings between members of his Senate staff and lobbyists.
2023-09-13 19:27
Renowned conductor allows climate activists to address crowd at Swiss music festival
A famed Russian conductor allowed climate protesters who disrupted a performance at a classical music festival in Switzerland to address the crowd, despite grumbling from some members of the audience.
2023-09-11 23:20
Israel: Police clash with Eritrean asylum seekers
Dozens of people are reported injured in Tel Aviv as demonstrations turn violent.
2023-09-02 23:52
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:27