Israel’s strikes and Trump’s blockade have battered Iran’s economy
CAIRO (AP) — In the heartland of Iran’s famed carpet-making industry, manufacturing has ground to a near halt.…
Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The first public trial in Syria of officials linked to the rule of former…
Wisconsin authorities arrest about 25 protesters at beagle breeding facility
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Around 25 protesters were arrested as around 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to gain…
Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes divisions in diaspora
NEW YORK (AP) — Masood Masjoody had a long history of firing accusations at those he considered adversaries.…
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder wants the company to be independent once more
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — As Ben & Jerry’s celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on Tuesday, one of…
Ireland’s fuel blockades lead to major highway closures and shortages
DUBLIN (AP) — Police removed and arrested protesters on Saturday to reopen Ireland ‘s only oil refinery as…
Union fights to cancel classes in Chicago’s public schools for May Day protests
CHICAGO (AP) — A tangled political fight over whether Chicago’s public schools will hold classes on May Day…
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil’s appeal as federal case continues
NEW YORK (AP) — An immigration appeals board has denied Mahmoud Khalil’s latest bid to dismiss his deportation…
Freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba as human rights group demand the release of protesters
HAVANA (AP) — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of…
Bruce Springsteen to lead ‘No Kings’ flagship protest in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota will be the flagship of the “No Kings” protest movement Saturday when…