United Nations: Eritrea “ruled by fear”
The United Nations released a damning report describing widespread human rights violations in the East African nation of Eritrea.
DetailsWorld in brief – UN secretary general intervenes
The UN will launch an external review into how it handled a scandal involving the alleged abuse of children by French peacekeepers in Central Africa.
DetailsCongress passes Patriot Act replacement
The United States Senate has passed new national security legislation that dramatically restricts surveillance by the National Security Agency (NSA).
DetailsWorld in brief – Putin stands by Blatter
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States for interfering in international affairs over the arrests of several FIFA officials in Zurich this week.
DetailsPeru rape victim abortion bill rejected
The National Congress of Peru has voted against a bill to legalise abortion in cases of pregnancies resulting from rape.
DetailsChina urged to halt island construction
A senior United States government official has called on China to stop building artificial islands in the South China Sea ahead of talks in Singapore.
DetailsWorld in brief – Calls for EU to take on 40,000 migrants
The European Commission is urging EU states to accept 40,000 Syrian and Eritrean asylum seekers fleeing to Italy and Greece.
DetailsQueen Elizabeth opens UK parliament
Queen Elizabeth outlined her new Conservative government’s policies, including a European Union (EU) referendum and more powers for Scotland, in her opening address to Parliament.
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