EU: Workers Could Bear The Pain of Italy Austerity Measures

The EU Commission will report draft budget 2019, austerity measures and possibly fines are expected in Italy's near future. Full Story

LGBTQ Record 57 Percent Success During Midterms

Transgender rights activists protest the government

A report released by the LGBTQ Victory Fund revealed 57 perfect of all LGBTQ candidates won their elections. Full Story

AMI called on African governments to create an environment more favorable for journalism.

Media Watchdog: Increased Persecution of African Journalists

Countries such as Cameroon, Sudan, Egypt and Tanzania have seen increased persecution of journalists, says Africa Media Initiative (AMI).

Russian interior ministry’s Alexander Prokopchuk lost Interpol presidency.

Russian Loses Interpol Presidency After US Pushes Opposing Vote

The election had been hotly contested, with anti-Russian sentiment projected by the United States and Europe.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attends talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Nov. 2, 2018.

Imran Khan: US Needs to Set Record Straight on Pakistan

US Col. Rob Manning, a spokesperson of the Department of Defence, stated that the “US$1.66 billion of security assistance to Pakistan is suspended.”

A youth works at an oil refinery site in Marchmarin town, Syria, Dec. 16, 2015.

US: Sanctions on Russia, Iran to Curb Oil Shipments to Syria

The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned companies and citizens of Iran and Russia for allegedly being linked to an international oil shipment network to Syria.

Police say poachers smuggle elvers in suitcases and transferred to Chinese farms where they grow to their full size.

Glass Eel Poaching is World's Worst Wildlife Crime: Activists

The endangered eel species has fallen by 90 percent over the last thirty years, animal conservationists say.

Over 100 young girls from Michigan, Minnesota, and Illinois were coerced into undergoing the controversial surgery by family members.

Federal Judge Rules US Ban on FGM 'Unconstitutional'

U.S. District Judge Bernard Friedman said Congress lacked the authority to outlaw female genital mutilation.

Erik Solheim, Executive Director of U.N. Environment attends the World Trade Organization (WTO) Forum "Trade 2030" in Geneva, Switzerland, Oct. 2, 2018.

UN Environment Chief Quits Over Travel Expense Report

His globe-trotting raised accusations that he showed little regard for the environment and efforts to reduce carbon emissions generated by air travel.

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