The inside story on Trump’s confrontation with Beijing
In his new book just released today, Washington Post foreign policy columnist Josh Rogin reveals the White House drama behind…
Police officers’ immunity from lawsuits is getting a fresh look
Nearly a year after the death of George Floyd, advocates of changes in police practices are launching new moves to…
What to make of the Biden administration’s first overseas calls
wait a few weeks for a call, Blinken, Austin and Sullivan all held early calls with their Israeli counterparts. If…
Big Names Get Behind India Farmers’ Protest As Government Silences Supporters
As hundreds of thousands of Indian farmers charge ahead with their monthslong protests of new agricultural laws on the outskirts of New…
Putin foe Navalny to be detained for 30 days after returning to Moscow
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been ordered to remain in pre-trial detention for 30 days, following his arrest upon…
Ethical minefields: the dirty business of doing deals with Myanmar’s military
Myanmar’s transition from five decades of military rule is a work in progress. Despite the junta’s formal dissolution in 2010,…
Children’s climate change case at the European Court of Human Rights: what’s at stake?
The European Court of Human Rights finally has the opportunity to take on climate change. And it is taking it…
G20 2020: Coronavirus pandemic dominates Riyadh summit | DW News
Leaders of the world’s wealthiest countries are meeting online for a G20 summit hosted by Saudi Arabia. The virtual gathering…
Saudi Arabia faces calls to boycott G20 over human rights abuses | DW News
The G20 summit of the twenty wealthiest nations and other major emerging powers is hosted by Saudi Arabia this year.…
The Damage Of Trump’s International Anti-Abortion Policy Won’t Be Easy To Undo
President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to pursue an “aggressive” plan to further women’s equality in the U.S. and around the world…
Hong Kong: Joshua Wong remains defiant ahead of his trial | DW Interview
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong told DW that defying “the greatest human rights abuser is essential” ahead of his trial…
Should the ADF take a bigger role in bushfires and other domestic emergencies? The answer isn’t so easy
The Commonwealth and state governments are responsible for keeping people safe, and the role of the ADF is to protect…
Why the youth climate court case failed, and what’s next for Canadian climate policy
Last week, the Federal Court dismissed a case 15 young Canadians brought against the federal government because of its record…
Latinos: The key voting bloc to win Florida and Georgia? | 2020 US Presidential Election
To win the US presidential election, you have to win Florida. Last two times there was around one percent difference…
Why all human rights depend on a healthy environment
Recent revelations about the speed and scale of nature’s decline are hard to truly comprehend. Not since the dinosaurs disappeared…
Brazil: Double epidemic of COVID-19 and racism
“As the black population in Brazil, we still have to face police brutality, we still have to face inequality in…
Opening statement by HC Michelle Bachelet at 44th session of the Human Rights Council.
Opening statement by HC Michelle Bachelet at 44th session of the Human Rights Council.…
Mandate of the UN Independent Expert on sexual orientation and gender identity – Russian
This video explains the work of the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation…