Palestine Calls for UN Probe in Gaza as Death Toll Reaches 39

Palestine's Ambassador to the U.N. Riyad Mansour has called on the Security Council to investigate into the killings.

The United States has so far blocked two attempts by members of the U.N. Security Council to launch an independent investigation into the violence in Gaza. Full Story

Latin America

A mother of one of the kidnapped students protests in front of the military barracks in Chilpancingo, Guerrero. April 20, 2018.

Mexico: 43 Months Since Kidnapping of 43 Ayotzinapa Students

The students were kidnapped by local police on Sept. 26, 2014. Their families are still looking for them.

Venezuela: Twitter Campaign Launched in Support of Maduro

Political personalities, organizations and social movements are supporting the current president and candidate Nicolas Maduro for the May 20 elections.

Arreaza said the United States has historically been documented violating human rights.

Venezuela Denounces US Human Rights Violation Report

Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza posted on social media, explaining that the United States government has no moral authority to make such accusations.

Benitez (pictured) is the son of Mario Abdo, personal secretary to ex-dictator Alfredo Stroessner.

Paraguay: Polls Open, Conservative Benitez Remains Favorite

According to Americas Society/Council of the Americas analyst, Elizabeth Gonzalez, almost half of the eligible voters are under 35 years old.

Colombia Provides Immunizations for Americas' Vaccination Week

Nicaragua's President Ortega Calls for Dialogue to End Violence

Bolivia Calls Special Meeting on UNASUR Impasse

World

Schoolgirls holding placards sit in a road during a protest against the rape of several minor girls, in Srinagar April 17, 2018.

India: Chomsky, 637 Academics Deeply Angered over Rape Crisis

"We send you this letter because it is our duty; so that we are not guilty of silence," the letter noted.

US: Nude Gunman Kills Four at Tennessee Waffle House

The man opened fire on the patrons, the Metro Nashville Police said in a statement adding that "A patron wrestled away the gunman's rifle."

People participate in a protest against the rape of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua near Jammu, and a teenager in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, in Mumbai, India, April 15, 2018.

India Approves Death Penalty for Rape of Young Girls

The move comes amid widespread criticism of the government for its lax attitude towards protection of girls and women after a string of horrific attacks.

Security forces have been tasked with protecting the polling centers.

Blast at Kabul Voter registration Center Kills Dozens

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, which was carried out to disrupt President Ashraf Ghani's parliamentary election registration process.

Philippines' Duterte Solicits New Peace Talks With NPA Rebels

Syria: 'Chemical Weapons Probe Will Expose Western Lies'

Russia Urges US Military to Scale Back in Korean Peninsula

Sport

Kaepernick has yet to secure a contract since the end of the 2016 season when he exited San Francisco 49ers.

Kaepernick Receives Amnesty International Conscience Award

The former NFL player took a stand to protest racial inequality, injustice and police brutality across the United States by kneeling during the pre-game segments.