Much of US Under Grip of Major Winter Storm
he U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) warned Thursday that a major and unusual storm system affecting nearly two-thirds…
International Migration Drove US Population Growth in 2022
The population of the United States expanded by 1.2 million people this year — with growth largely driven…
Commissioners Named to U.N. Probe of Iran Protest Crackdown
The president of the U.N. Human Rights Council has announced the members of an independent international fact-finding mission…
Rights Monitor: More Than 500 Killed Since Iran Protests Began
At least 500 people have been killed in Iran since protests there began in mid-September, according to U.S.-based…
Taliban Publicly Flog 27 Afghan Men, Women Convicted of ‘Moral’ Crimes
Taliban authorities in southern Afghanistan publicly flogged 27 people, including two women Wednesday, for allegedly committing theft, adultery…
Canada Soon to Allow Euthanasia for the Mentally Ill
A law allowing limited euthanasia in Canada is set to expand to make the procedure available to people…
Beijing, Gulf Nations Expected to Sign Dozens of Deals at Summit
After nearly two years of preparation, the first summit between China and the Arab states is scheduled for…
Iran Releases Dissident, Soccer Star on Bail
Prominent Iranian dissident Hossein Ronaghi and former national soccer team player Voria Ghafouri have been released on bail,…
Israel, U.S. Accuse Iran of Attacking Oil Tanker Off Coast of Oman
The United States on Wednesday said the attack on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman was…
Chinese Intelligence Official Sentenced to 20 Years in U.S. Prison
The first Chinese intelligence officer extradited to the United States and tried for attempting to steal trade secrets…