International News

February 6, 2019

UN rights experts urge Brazil to abide by international torture obligations

UN human rights experts on Tuesday urged Brazil to comply with its international legal obligations to curtail torture. The UN experts expressed concern regarding São Paulo […]
February 6, 2019

21 states urge Supreme Court to hear Alabama abortion case

The Attorneys General from 20 states and the Governor of Kentucky filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court Monday asking the court to hear […]
February 6, 2019

India Supreme Court steps in as federal and state governments clash over corruption investigation

Intervening to douse a political fire, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday issued directions to authorities in a corruption probe on the conduct of the […]
February 6, 2019

State of the Union: Trump announces second North Korea summit

US President Donald Trump has announced in his State of the Union speech that he will hold a second nuclear summit with North Korea’s leader this […]
February 4, 2019

EPA Takes a Toxic Turn by Backing Away from Mercury Regulation

Mercury is one of the most toxic substances on earth. When inhaled or ingested by humans, mercury can cause severe neurological damage, cardiovascular harm, endocrine disruption, […]
February 4, 2019

Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Louisiana abortion law

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued a stay on Friday on behalf of the other justices in June Medical Services LLC., et al v. Gee, […]
February 4, 2019

The strategies that get you through tough challenges

Everyone faces tough tasks – but some people tackle them better than others. So, which strategies can you use to power through? Successful people rely on […]
February 4, 2019

Venezuela crisis: EU states recognise Guaidó as president

The UK, France, Germany, Spain and other European countries have officially recognised opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela. It comes after President Nicolás […]