May 29, 2019

Congressman Likens His own behavior in Marines to that of war crimes suspect

Rep. Duncan Hunter attempted to downplay charges filed against Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, saying he did “one bad thing that I’m guilty of too. Washington DC.- Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) has likened his own behavior in the U.S. Marines to that of a Navy SEAL facing trial for war crimes in an apparent attempt to downplay the seriousness of the charges. The Republican lawmaker, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, defended […]
May 29, 2019

Reproductive justice activist explains why black leaders are key to abortion rights

Black people “know more than anybody that being able to control our bodies is essential to our liberation,” said Yamani Hernandez. Washington DC.- As several states pass restrictive abortion bans, abortion rights activists are urging supporters of reproductive justice to rally behind longstanding grassroots organizations and black advocates from communities gravely affected by the new laws.  Last week, the Alabama Senate passed the strictest anti-abortion law in the nation. As many noted on […]
May 29, 2019

North Korea calls John Bolton “war monger” over missile comment

The U.S. national security advisor said the missile tests violated U.N. resolutions. Trump, who’s in Japan, has downplayed the tests. Washington DC.- North Korea on Monday called U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton a “war monger” and “human defect” after he described its recent tests of short-range missiles as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The statement by an unidentified North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson came as President Donald […]
May 29, 2019

Pence lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery: “their duty was to serve. Our duty is to remember”

Pence was joined at Arlington by Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan. Washington DC.- Vice President Mike Pence on Monday marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and honoring fallen United States military service members, saying “this is the day that makes possible all other American days.” “Heroic Americans have answered their nation’s call and paid the ultimate price for our freedom,” Pence said […]
May 29, 2019

Venezuela crisis of Delegates to meet for Norway peace talks”

Representatives of Venezuela’s government and opposition are returning to Norway’s capital, Oslo, for talks on how to address the political crisis. Caracas.- The meeting, scheduled for next week, was confirmed by Norway’s government, which reiterated its commitment to helping to find a solution. Discussions were held there earlier this month, but the opposition says there were no face-to-face meetings.  Venezuela has been in political crisis for months amid a power […]
May 29, 2019

Brazil jail violence “Forty-two inmates found dead at separate prisons”

Forty-two inmates have been found dead at separate prisons in northern Brazil a day after 15 prisoners were killed during gang clashes, officials say. Brasil.- The latest deaths, which were reported in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state, all appeared to be the result of asphyxiation, authorities said. They added that staff had discovered the victims during routine inspections at four different prison facilities. A task force has been sent […]
May 29, 2019

Peru earthquake leaves one dead and several injured

Forty-two inmates have been found dead at separate prisons in northern Brazil a day after 15 prisoners were killed during gang clashes, officials say. Lima.- One person was killed and at least 11 people have been injured in Peru, with a further seven injuries in neighboring Ecuador, after an 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Peru on Sunday morning. Peru’s National Emergency Operations Center reported the death of a 48-year-old man from the […]