Archives for March 2023

A leading international rights group on Tuesday decried what it said were double standards by Western countries that have rallied behind a "robust response" to Russia's invasion of Ukraine but remain "lukewarm" on issues of human rights violations in the Middle East. … [Read more...] about Amnesty: West’s ‘double standards’ fuel Mideast repression

Most Democrats have a favorable view of President Biden, but only one in four want him to run for reelection in 2024, according to a new poll that underscores a quandary at the White House. … [Read more...] about Democrats like Biden but looking for someone else to run in 2024, poll finds

Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans to visit the southern U.S. border in April to view the situation and outline her plan for resolving the illegal immigration crisis as she seeks the 2024 Republican nomination for president. … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley to visit Texas, will stake out 2024 position on border, illegal immigration

France's highest court ruled Tuesday against extraditing 10 former far-left militants who were convicted of attacks in Italy carried out in the 1970s and 1980s. … [Read more...] about French court refuses to extradite Italian former militants

North Korea released photos of what appear to be tactical nuclear warheads for the first time on Tuesday, sparking concern in Washington and Seoul about Pyongyang's widening weapons arsenal. … [Read more...] about North Korea shows photos of tactical nukes for first time