Momentum is growing for Venezuela’s opposition movement led by lawmaker Guaido, who has called supporters back into the streets for nationwide protests.
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Massive Rival Protests as Political Crisis Mounts in Venezuela
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido and President Nicolas Maduro participated in rival demonstrations Saturday in Caracas.
Salvadorans Head to Polls to Pick President With Big Result Expected
Salvadorans will vote in the first round of a presidential election, with a former mayor set to win the top job and end decades of a two-party system.
Central African Republic Peace Deal With 14 Armed Groups
The Central African Republic reached a peace deal with 14 armed groups following talks conducted in Khartoum, the United Nations said Saturday.
A Look at Iranian Supreme Leader Khomeini’s Stand Against Nepotism
His image is on bank notes and in school textbooks in Iran, often as a black-and-white embodiment of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that changed the nation.
40 NGOs Worldwide Urging UN Resolution on China’s Rights Abuses
HRIC joins other 39 NGOs in an open letter to heads of government mission to UN in Geneva to address deteriorating human rights situation in China.
What to Watch for in the Upcoming El Salvador Presidential Election
There are four candidates who aspire to lead the country, what is undeniable is that the race is between two candidates Bukele and Calleja.
Nigerian Women Struggle to Win Political Offices
When Nigerians go to the polls Feb. 16 for general elections, few will be expecting large numbers of female candidates to win.
Cameroon’s Arrested Opposition Leader Kamto Begins Hunger Strike
Maurice Kamto and 29 of his imprisoned supporters started a hunger strike a day after being told they will face eight charges amounting to treason.
Two Jailed Reuters Journalists Appeal Myanmar Conviction
Lawyers for two Reuters reporters in Myanmar appealed Friday to the Supreme Court their conviction on charges of breaking the Official Secrets Act.