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The former president proposed the monument last year to honor dozens of American historical figures.

Wall Street appeared to be regaining its equilibrium at the end of the biggest retreat in 11 weeks.

With abortion illegal in 30 Mexican states, women are using an over-the-counter drug for the procedure.

The warring sides meet in Doha on the second day of a three-day ceasefire to speed up stalled peace talks.

A 35-year-old man was killed on May 5 when his Tesla Model 3 struck an overturned truck on a freeway at about 2:30am.

The mailbox has emerged as a key piece of evidence in the union's bid to overturn election results.

Media watchdog says two QAnon adherents may be influencing controversial audit behind the scenes.

The social media giant failed to block a bid that could ban it from sending data about its European users to the US.

Young Palestinians, and some Israelis, are leading protests and social media debate against Israeli occupation.

Hill, an unarmed Black man, was killed by a Columbus, Ohio police officer in December.

The emergence of the B.1.617.2 coronavirus variant has led some scientists to call for the reopening to be delayed.

Dalit rights groups call for legal protections as high-profile cases in New Jersey and California spur a reckoning.

UNIFIL says it has launched an investigation into the incident and increased its presence at the border.

The action against five individuals and four legal entities was taken based on the findings of an ad hoc committee.

H-4 visas are issued to spouses of foreign workers in the US.

Israeli forces injure more than 500 Palestinians in wave of West Bank protests against Israel's bombardment of Gaza.

The WHO is hoping more countries will follow France and Sweden in donating shots to COVAX.

From teaching to trading to the C-suite, more women are making their mark on Iran’s burgeoning crypto scene.

As Colonial Pipeline resumes deliveries, the US faces a roadblock: a dearth of drivers transporting petrol to stations.

US consumers, who drive economic growth, took an unexpected breather from spending in April as a stimulus boost faded.

'Resistance Port' is one of the biggest barricades in Cali where police have clashed with protesters.

Stone Mountain Park in the US state of Georgia is facing changes, partly due to the park's new Black chairman.

BDS is urging consumers to vote with their wallets and economically pressure Israel to end its occupation of Palestine.

Russian president accuses Ukraine's leaders of overseeing a 'cleansing' of the country's political space.

Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigns but is immediately reappointed to carry out a cabinet reshuffle.

Chileans will choose members who will draw up a new constitution as well as state and local officials.

Move allows gov't to take control of the country's largest gold mine if Centerra Gold violates environmental standards.

The case of Magomed Gadaev, who was returned to Russia, has raised concerns among legal experts and rights groups.

Why are some Western 'anti-imperialists' determined to whitewash China's well-documented crimes against the Uighurs?

Decision contradicts ruling in similar case last month involving Salvini's treatment of migrants and refugees.

Several Democrats urge administration to defend Palestinian rights as others back Israel amid Gaza conflict.

Hundreds surrounded a deportation van and ultimately secured the temporary release of two detained men.

An Israeli pre-dawn escalation on the northern Gaza Strip resulted in more killings and displaced families.

Mustafa al-Kadhimi discusses the geopolitical and domestic challenges facing Iraq.

No immediate claim of responsibility for blast on second day of temporary ceasefire agreed between gov't and Taliban.

If Biden wants a lasting agreement with Iran, he is going to have to broaden the appeal of the negotiations.

We are trying to help those suffering from COVID-19 in India, but volunteer work alone cannot get us out of this crisis.

Authorities probe deaths of 18 elephants as leading conservationist raises doubts the animals were killed by lightning.

Shutdown threatens longer daily power cuts across the heavily indebted nation.

Israeli artillery and tank shells fired into Gaza on Thursday evening forced many families to flee their homes.

Five-judge court says Kenyatta used a constitutional provision reserved for citizens to initiate the changes.

Taiwan reports at least 29 new domestic cases, the highest number of locally transmitted infections since last year.

Rights group alleges white contractors airlifted to safety before local Black people after raid on Mozambican town.

Death toll in Gaza rises to 119, as threat of a ground assault looms after Israel amasses tanks and troops near enclave.

India sees 4,000 more deaths and 343,144 new cases amid reports that strain first found there is spreading in the world.

Farming is big business, but what is the true cost when corporations sway policy and chemicals drive food production?

Incarceration distances them from deaths and sufferings of their relatives, often taking away final moments of grief.

Min Nyo, who worked for the Democratic Voice of Burma was arrested on March 3 and was sentenced to three years in jail.

Chinese watch in wonder as country begins building own space station and gears up to land a rover on Mars.

Tai heard criticism from Republicans that a waiver would give critical biopharmaceutical technology to China and Russia.