Russian journalist Elena Milashina hospitalized after being ‘savagely’ beaten in Chechnya

A renowned Russian journalist has been hospitalized after being beaten in Chechnya. Elena Milashina, an award-winning writer and reporter, was “savagely” beaten by a group of attackers while on a trip to Chechnya, a Russian republic. “Elena Milashina’s fingers have been broken and she is sometimes losing consciousness. She has bruises all over her body,” […]

Rights group accuses army, militias of committing abuses in English-speaking regions of Cameroon

Civilians in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions are being victimized by the army, separatists and militias who are carrying out killings, torture and sexual violence, according to an Amnesty International report released Tuesday. Researchers from the human rights group spoke with more than 100 victims of armed violence, documenting extrajudicial killings and the razing of homes and […]

French court upholds freezing of assets of Lebanon’s central bank governor

A French court Tuesday upheld the freezing of the assets of Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor, rejecting his appeal to have them released, an official close to the investigation said. Several European countries are investigating central bank Gov. Riad Salameh and his associates over myriad alleged financial crimes, including illicit enrichment and laundering of $330 […]

Revelers Across US Brave Heat, Rain to Celebrate July 4th

Revelers across the U.S. braved heat and heavy rain to take part in Fourth of July activities Tuesday – celebrating the nation’s founding with parades, fireworks and hot dog eating contests at a time of lingering political divisions.