Venezuela: UN rights chief concerned about post-election tension and violence
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Mr. Türk said he was “extremely concerned” about increasing…
Deadly Atlantic shipwreck shows victims’ desperation, says UN refugee agency
The UN agency’s comments follow reports on Monday that dozens of people are missing after…
Security Council lifts arms embargo on Central African Republic forces
The arms embargo was established in 2013 against the backdrop of a brutal intercommunal conflict,…
Middle East: UN rights chief warns against wider war, appeals for urgent de-escalation
“I am deeply worried about the rising risk of a wider conflict in the Middle…
Love for cats lures students into this course, which uses feline research to teach science
Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.…
what’s happening to the weather and what it means for the rest of the year
Australia’s south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the…
A New Era for Veterans’ Services in Northern Ireland
As of April 2023, the Veterans Welfare Service for Northern Ireland has expanded its offerings…
US Department of Labor obtains judgment ordering North Jersey construction companies, owners to pay $600K in wages, damages to 131 workers
NEWARK, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a federal court order that requires…
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Diagnoses for sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, are increasing in older adults. The Centers for…
Oil tanker sinks, hundreds of thousands affected as ‘super typhoon’ batters Philippines
An oil tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of fuel sank in rough seas off the…