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‘If you are black, you are finished’: the ethnically targeted violence raging in Sudan
Refugees tell of attacks on darker-skinned people and non-Arab groups by Rapid Support Forces and its allies in Darfur. Husna Ibrahim Arbab had already lost her son in the early days of Sudan’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries: Report
The United States has the highest rate of drug overdose deaths out of 30 countries, according to a new report from the health nonprofit the Commonwealth Fund. Overdose deaths in the U.S. dipped ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
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Exiled Mozambique leader returns after months of violence in bid for power
Venâncio Mondlane holds ‘inauguration’ at airport amid fears that deadly stand-off with ruling party could destabilise regionFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist
A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9 -
'It can’t be bought': Greenlanders respond to Trump's options for their country
Nuuk residents said that Greenland could not be bought, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force to take control of the Arctic island.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated. Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Germany leader: All countries must respect existing borders, in rebuttal of Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says the principle of inviolability of borders applies to every country, however powerfulABC News - Jan. 8 -
Aid convoy reaches remote district in NW Pakistan after prolonged blockade amid sectarian violence
Trucks carrying food and other relief supplies for hundreds of thousands of besieged residents have reached a remote region in restive northwestern Pakistan, a government spokesman saidABC News - Jan. 8 -
I was shot 14 years ago today. Let's build on progress made to reduce gun violence.
Gabrielle Giffords, a former member of Congress who was shot in the head in 2011, is urging President Trump to prioritize public safety over corporate gun lobby and industry profits, and to ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique
Marauding gangs and political unrest since October’s polls have driven thousands of Mozambicans across the border into Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages. On a sunny Saturday ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war . The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles. More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The Face of Women’s Tennis Returns to a Country Where She Doesn’t Lose
Can anyone beat Aryna Sabalenka in Australia? She’s done little to give her opponents hope.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Ryan: If Jets HC, I'll end Rodgers 'country club'
Rex Ryan said on ESPN New York radio Monday that he is convinced he will be hired to return as the team's new head coach.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
2024 election certification goes smoothly without violence or disruption
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday. The ceremonial process took less than an hour, without disruption or challenges, in stark ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Deadly winter storm sweeps across the country
At least five people have been killed in crashes in Kansas and Missouri as a major winter storm created hazardous conditions on the roads. Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey are among ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trump's continuing effort to downplay Jan. 6 violence as 'day of love'
Monday marks the fourth anniversary of the violent events of Jan. 6, 2021 -- a day President-elect Donald Trump has continually tried to recast as a "day of love."ABC News - Jan. 6 -
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Four years after mob violence, Kamala Harris hands power – peacefully – to Trump
The outgoing vice-president presided over a January 6 without rancour as she formally certified the vote she lost. She had warned America that he is a fascist and now, in front of political ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Rugby player charged with rape flees country
A former Bradford Bulls rugby player charged with rape has fled to Papua New Guinea, a court hears.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 Capitol attack 'didn't end that day'
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Sunday that the violence of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol “didn’t end that day.” “It didn't end that day,” Pelosi told CBS News’s ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Nancy Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 "didn't end that day"
As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi ...CBS News - Jan. 5 -
US braces for major winter storm moving across the country
Heavy snow and frigid temperatures are expected to impact more than 60 million across the country this weekend. NBC's Angie Lassman tracks the forecast.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Which Countries Warn That Alcohol May Cause Cancer?
A quarter of nations worldwide have health risk labels on alcohol. But only South Korea has a warning about liver cancer.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Germany debates menace of ‘firework bombs’ after New Year’s violence
Deaths and clashes with police mar celebrations, with officials calling for tougher curbs on use of powerful fireworksFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks stoke fears of political violence
A pair of fatal attacks on New Year's Day have reignited concerns over political violence in the U.S. after an election already marked by multiple assassination attempts. The same day a Tesla ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
The Best Team in the Country? It’s Clearly Ohio State.
If the Buckeyes keep playing like this, they will be nearly impossible to beat, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Evening Report — Nation on edge after New Year's Day violence
{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Gerald Herbert Security heightened nationally after New Year's attack THE NATION IS ON EDGE after two shocking instances of violence on New Year’s Day in New ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
12:30 Report — FBI investigates New Year's Day violence
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy New Year — and welcome to 2025! It’s officially that season when most of us still accidentally write 2024 on everything (or is that just me?) We also just exited the era ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Subway Violence Stubbornly Defies All Efforts to Quell It
A string of attacks has riders devising their own strategies to stay safe, even after years of official efforts to make New York’s vital transportation system secure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
During the holidays, reports of domestic violence surge. But what if next year could be different? | Frances Ryan
Labour has promised to halve violence against women. As another year of grim statistics beckons, that’s a speck of hope worth grasping. There is a classic Christmas episode of EastEnders in which ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Pelicans coach Willie Green 'devastated' by New Orleans truck attack: 'A senseless act of violence'
At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured after a man drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon StreetCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
German government condemns New Year's Eve violence after hundreds of arrests
The German government has condemned incidents on New Year’s Eve in which police officers and firefighters were attacked and injured, mostly with fireworksABC News - Jan. 1 -
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Products banned on health and environmental grounds, while Milan outlaws outdoor smoking . Belgium has become the EU first country to ban the sale of disposable vapes in an effort to stop young ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
