Education Crisis: 258 mln Kids Not in School
The UN deputy chief said Friday there is an “alarming” crisis in education, pointing to the 258 million children under the age of 17 out of school.
Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to Nine As Fears Grow
The death toll from a new coronavirus in China rose to nine on Wednesday with 440 confirmed cases, Chinese health officials said.
Refugee children gone missing on Mexican border
Mexican forces have fired tear gas at hundreds of Central American refugee people, among them children. as they tried to force their way through the Mexico-Guatemala border.
French police violence against protesters outrageous
Footages of the French police violence against protesters in Paris have been circulating in social media, widespread outrage among the human rights activists.
Authorities must show tolerance toward people; Pezeshkian says
Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday urged authorities to show tolerance toward the people, noting violence should be avoided in dealing with protestors.
Myanmar security forces possible war crimes
Myanmar security forces committed war crimes in operations that led more than 700,000 members of the country’s Muslim Rohingya minority to flee to neighboring Bangladesh.
World’s Richest 2,000 People Have More than Poorest 4.6 bln
The world’s richest 2,153 people controlled more money than the poorest 4.6 billion combined in 2019.
UNHCR lauds Iran’s services for refugees
The UNHCR envoy in Iran, Ivo Freijsen, said on Saturday that Tehran's extensive services to asylum seekers and refugees are admirable.
Tehran snow shuts schools, flights delayed
Heavy snow covered the streets of Tehran on Sunday, causing major flight delays and forcing the closure of schools, authorities in the Iranian capital said.
Women’s March Rallies across the US
Thousands gathered across the US Saturday as part of the nationwide Women’s March rallies focused on issues such as climate change, pay equity, reproductive rights, and immigration.