Critics say Pakistan is turning into an increasingly authoritarian state. A military Spy agency was given permission by the government to tap into people’s phones on Monday.
After years of conflict attacks, Syria’s Al Balaa reservoir was recently restored, allowing water to flow through it for irrigation.With Moawia Atrash and Ahmad Fallaha, Dorian Jones reports the restoration of the dam has provided a lifeline for farmers who are struggling due to ongoing war,increased unemployment, and food insecurity.
A young participant attends the unveiling of the Kusikawsay Monument, a gift from Colombia to the United Nations.
Two earthen pillars, eroded by sand, in barren terrain are all that’s left of an ancient Buddhist temple in the far-western Chinese region of Xinjiang
Nigeria welcomed many non-African migrants from Asia and the Middle East since gaining independence from British rule in 1960. Migration Experts say, Indian and Lebanese migrants have the most noticiable impact on Nigeria society. Sharada Maganti is an Indian expatriate, who moved to the state of Kano 40 years ago.
Since the legalization of cannabis, illegal marijuana stores have sprung up and can now be found almost every corner in the Big Apple, posing a challenge to New York City officials.
Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital and some residential buildings were damaged by a Russian rocket attack on Monday, July 8.The next day, residents were allowed to briefly go back to collect some personal belongings.
A wide view of the United Nations General Assembly Hall as Dennis Francis (on screens and left at dais), President of the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly, chairs the 98th plenary meeting of the General Assembly.
Many internally displaced persons from years of conflict and insecurity live in Burkina Faso. Most of them live in different towns around the country,and some are now trying to find jobs in the capital, Ouagadougou, or starting businesses.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan wants Russia to participate in talks with Syria on the return of millions of refugees.Erdogan’s call this week for dialogue with Syria follows a spate of protests and rioting by Turks who want their government to stop hosting refugees from Syria’s 13-year-old civil war.