Argentina's prison system is holding thousands more inmates than it can house
Scott Simon speaks to Global Press Journal Senior Reporter Lucila Pellettieri about the shocking conditions in Argentina's overcrowded prisons.
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After brief respite, China re-imposes strict COVID restrictions as infections rise
Earlier this month, China relaxed its strict Covid-related rules. But lockdowns are back as infections have risen.
Israel appoints far-right politician with a history of inciting racism as national security minister
Israel's far-right politician Ben Gvir is set to be national security minister in the new coalition. What are the implications of his appointment?
Ukrainian women have started learning a crucial war skill: how to fly a drone
The Female Pilots of Ukraine is the first of its kind in the country at a time when the Ukrainian military has been using drones for reconnaissance and fighting against Russian forces.
How artists and influencers set the stage for Hip-Hop's global rise
Four decades after the New York City Rap Tour made history in Europe, Hip-Hop's influence is everywhere - in art, fashion and even the 2024 Olympics.
U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE
The five-member FCC said it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products that pose security risks to U.S. critical infrastructure.
Ukrainians face winter in Kyiv without electricity, heat and water
Winter in Kyiv, Ukraine, sometimes without electricity, heat and water, is a challenge for the country's people.
Russia sends a barrage of missiles into the recaptured Ukrainian city of Kherson
For the second day, the city of Kherson is facing missile and artillery attacks from Russia. Kherson's governor said that shelling attacks on Thursday killed 10 civilians and injured 54 injured.
Afghans are bracing for a winter many fear will be even worse than the last
At World Food Programme distribution sites, "Everybody tells us, 'Last winter was difficult, but we have no idea how we will get through the coming winter,'" says a WFP spokesperson in Kabul.
Europe fears its industries will jet to the U.S. as energy costs force plant closures
Duralex glassware maker is just one company that's suspended operations over spiking energy costs after a cutoff of Russian natural gas.