From tear gas to tweets: how protesting has changed since the tumultuous summer of 1968
This was our third stop on a cross-country drive from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Our quest was to find out how activism has evolved in the past 50 years. Activism had taken center stage that year, shaping American culture, race relations, gender …
North Korea Returns Remains Of 55 U.S. Servicemen Killed In Korean War
A U.S. Air Force plane has left North Korea with the remains of U.S. service members killed during the Korean War. There will be a repatriation ceremony August 1.
North Korea Hands Over Remains Of U.S. 55 Servicemen Killed In Korean War
The remains of what are believed to be about 55 U.S. servicemen arrived at Osan Air Base in South Korea as part of an agreement between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Former Cricket Star Declares Himself New Prime Minister Of Pakistan
Pakistan’s cricket hero, Imran Khan, has claimed victory in the country’s general election, despite claims from other parties that the vote was rigged.
In Zimbabwe, Voters In Mugabe’s Hometown Hold Opposition Rally
As Zimbabwe holds its first election since the end of the four-decade rule of Robert Mugabe, people in Mugabe’s hometown try to figure out what the election means for them.
Family reunifications come too late for one migrant father
Rafael, whose name has been changed to protect his privacy, is one of 463 parents who have been deported from the US without their children. At their third meeting early this month Rafael told Caballero his daughter had been released to his sister.
Religious responses to religious persecution
Across Latin America last Sunday, Roman Catholic churches held a special day of prayer, seeking protection for the faithful in Nicaragua – from their own government. Since April, at least 280 Nicaraguans have been killed by the Ortega regime in respon…
Accused Russian Agent Maria Butina’s Story Reveals Pro-Putin Views In The U.S.
Washington Post investigative journalist Rosalind Helderman says Butina was welcomed by members of the Christian right and the NRA who had “become intrigued with Putin’s Russia.”
For Malaysia’s democracy advocates, huge hurdles remain after surprise win
After a surprise opposition win ended six decades of one-party rule in Malaysian general elections in May, civil-society activists are busy working to expand and protect their democratic spring. Authoritarians are on the rise in Southeast Asia and bey…
New Zealand Will Provide Paid Leave To Domestic Violence Survivors
The country has a high rate of domestic violence, and it’s one of the first places to pass a law granting paid leave to survivors.
New Drug Wipes Out Malaria In A Single Dose — But There’s One Hitch
Global health activists say it’s a big step toward wiping out malaria. But it will be tough to implement in poor countries.
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