'No Justice In France, Either': French Protest Police Killings In U.S. And At Home
Demonstrators this week said they were rallying for "our brother" in the U.S. as well as Adama Traoré, who died in police custody in 2016.
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Iran Releases U.S. Navy Veteran After 2-Year-Long Incarceration
Iran has released Michael White — U.S. Navy veteran who had been held there for two years — in the latest of prisoner releases that continue despite the conflict between the two countries.
Russian Power Plant Spills Thousands Of Tons Of Oil Into Arctic Region
More than 20,000 tons spilled in a remote Arctic region, prompting Russian President Vladimir Putin to declare a state of emergency. The company says thawing permafrost may have caused the spill.
People In Hong Kong Defy Police Ban, Gather To Commemorate Tiananmen Victims
Hong Kong police had denied organizers permission to hold an annual rally commemorating the Tiananmen Square massacre victims. But few thousands of people have gathered anyway in defiance of the ban.
On Tiananmen Anniversary, Hong Kong Criminalizes Mocking China's National Anthem
Thousands of people gathered in Hong Kong's Victoria Park to commemorate the victims of the 1989 massacre in Beijing by China's military — even though this year's rallies were officially canceled.
Latin America Becomes A New Epicenter Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
The World Health Organization has reported that Latin America is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Pan American Health Organization warned countries against rushing to reopen economies.
On The 31st Anniversary, Remembering The Tiananmen Square Massacre
Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. And as Hong Kong fights now to keep its limited autonomy, police ban the city's annual Tiananmen vigil.
Demonstrators In London Gather To Denounce Police Brutality In The U.S.
Demonstrators have gathered in London's Hyde Park Wednesday evening to protest the killing of George Floyd and denounce police brutality in the United States.
In George Floyd Protests, China Sees A Powerful Propaganda Opportunity
After years of U.S. criticism about human rights, China's Communist Party has seized on protests sparked by George Floyd's death to spread propaganda about what it calls American "double standards."
Hungary's Government Asks U.S. Media To Apologize For Critical Reports
NPR received a letter from a government spokesman late Tuesday saying "Hungary has been subjected to a barrage of attacks" and requesting an apology from American news organizations and think tanks.