Growing alarm at rise in violence in occupied West Bank
The United Nations human rights chief and the European Union have expressed alarm over ongoing violence in the occupied West Bank, and over attacks by settlers on Palestinian villagers. But a prominent member of the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for illegal settlers' outposts to be expanded and turned into full settlements.
2023-06-24 03:27
Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women's jail riot
The country's president says she will take "drastic measures" after the loss of at least 41 lives.
2023-06-21 06:49
At least 41 dead following reported riot in women's prison in Honduras
By Gustavo Palencia TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) -At least 41 people have died in a Honduran women's prison, a spokesperson from the
2023-06-21 05:21
Palestinian gunmen kill four near West Bank Israeli settlement
By Ammar Awad NEAR ELI SETTLEMENT, West Bank (Reuters) -Palestinian gunmen killed four people in a shooting attack near an
2023-06-21 00:51
Second teenager in Brazil school shooting dies in hospital
SAO PAULO A second teenager has died following a school shooting in southern Brazil, the hospital said on
2023-06-20 21:27
Israeli troops, backed by helicopter, kill 3 Palestinians in clash
JENIN, West Bank (Reuters) -Israeli commandos backed by a military helicopter killed three Palestinians, including a teenager, and wounded at
2023-06-19 15:20
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
Kosovo tightens controls on its border with Serbia, PM Kurti says
By Fatos Bytyci PRISTINA Kosovo has tightened controls on its border with Serbia following the arrest of three
2023-06-15 17:53
Serbian security forces detain three Kosovo police officers, Kosovo official says
By Fatos Bytyci and Aleksandar Vasovic PRISTINA/BELGRADE (Reuters) -Three Kosovo police officers were detained by Serbian forces on Wednesday but
2023-06-15 06:48
Israel kills Palestinian passerby in raid on West Bank refugee camp -witnesses
By Ali Sawafta and Raneen Sawafta NABLUS, West Bank (Reuters) -Israeli forces killed a Palestinian passerby during a raid on
2023-06-14 03:28
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
A third of young men in Germany think violence against women is 'acceptable,' study finds
A third of young men in Germany find it acceptable to use violence against women, according to a new survey which has caused outrage among gender equality campaigners.
2023-06-12 01:57