Day: January 29, 2026

As gang violence in Haiti surges, sexual violence is increasingly a problem. The number of victims being treated at one clinic in Port au Prince has tripled in the past four years. Doctors Without Borders said it was “alarmed and outraged” by the overwhelming level of sexual and gender-based violence. Gangs control an estimated 90% of Port-au-Prince, with many resorting to sexual abuse to instill fear, experts say.
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In Venezuela, the post-Maduro transition is underway. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently touted quick progress and opening communication channels between the countries. However, the level of US influence over the country’s future leadership remains to be tested, with interim leader Delcy Rodriguez recently saying it’s been “enough” orders from Washington. As the military pledged allegiance to Rodriguez Wednesday, she seemed to hit back at opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s comment that “no one has faith” in Rodriguez, made following talks with Rubio in Washington.
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During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) asked Acting Chair of the First Responder Network Authority Board Sheriff Mi…

Now that Iran’s internet blackout is over, how many are dead during those 20 days? Nationwide New Year’s protests were met with a new measure of ruthlessness. We ask about a death toll that could run into the tens of thousands and what this scale of loss will mean for Iranians both at home and abroad. 
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Snowboarder Bea Kim is determined to fight climate change, from speaking at the United Nations to shopping at thrift stores.

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