Trump administration built about 458 miles of border wall along U.S.-Mexico border from 2017 to 2021 WASHINGTON – A U.S. government watchdog agency has called the Trump administration’s construction of the border wall a costly and destructive failure. The Trump administration built about 458 miles of border wall along the U.S.-Mexi...
Suspect threw Quran to ground, kicked it outside Turkish House WASHINGTON (AA) – A leading Muslim group on Saturday condemned the desecration of the Quran outside the Turkish House in New York City, which houses Turkey’s consulate general and UN mission. “We condemn this apparent attempt to desecrate the Quran – a sacred text...
Western countries wanted strong language on Ukraine, but in final document merely condemned invasion without naming Russia NEW DELHI, India – Contrary to predictions, the G-20 summit reached consensus on a joint statement, but not without compromises on the Ukraine conflict and action on climate change. The G-20 summit concluded Sunday ...
A senior White House official told the traveling media that the U.S. president spoke with the Indian prime minister about the importance of a healthy democracy HANOI, Vietnam – U.S. President Joe Biden said he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about human rights issues and the importance of a free press during his […]
One in 4 people on the move is a child, the highest proportion globally UNITED NATIONS (AA) – The U.N. children’s agency UNICEF warned Thursday that children are migrating through Latin America and the Caribbean in record numbers, accounting for a larger share of the migrant population than other regions in the world. ”Gang v...
Experts describe this as a strategic move by North Korea to expand its naval capabilities against the U.S. and its Asian partners WASHINGTON – North Korea led by Kim Jong Un has unveiled its first “tactical nuclear attack submarine.” Experts describe this as a strategic move by North Korea to expand its naval capabilities aga...
Study conducted by Government Accountability Office shows damage to fragile ecosystems, public lands, and indigenous cultural sites by border barriers WASHINGTON – A nonpartisan government research organization in the U.S. has pointed to the environmental and cultural damage caused by the construction of border fences on the nation’s so...
Move is seen as victory for conservative opposition parties, which have long criticized government for inadequate handling of these allegations OTTAWA, Canada – The Canadian government has launched a public inquiry into allegations of election interference by China and Russia. The move is seen as a victory for conservative opposition par...
Ban was challenged by Muslim rights group, which argued that it was discriminatory and violated the right to freedom of religion PARIS, France – France’s highest court has upheld the government’s ban on the abaya, a loose-fitting, floor-length garment worn by some Muslim schoolgirls in schools. The Council of State ruled that...
This declaration by 230 students is the first organized action of its kind against government policies TEL AVIV, Israel – Hundreds of Israeli high school students have announced they will refuse military service to protest controversial judicial reforms. This declaration by 230 students is the first organized action of its kind against g...
