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The Americas June 4, 2019

400 Central American migrants cross into Mexico

About 400 Central American migrants have crossed into Mexico with the aim of reaching the U.S. border to request asylum.

The Americas June 4, 2019

Foe, now friend; Germans welcome at D-Day observances

Germany has gone from being a vicious foe to a trusted friend since Allied troops fought their way onto beaches in northern France to free Europe from Adolf Hitler's forces.

The Americas June 4, 2019

Mexico City gives students option to choose skirts or pants

Mexico City officials have announced a "gender neutral" policy on school uniforms, saying boys can wear skirts and girls can wear pants if they want.

Canada June 4, 2019

Dodgeball is not child's play but ‘legalized bullying,’ Canadian researchers claim

The game of dodgeball is more than just a popular playground activity, it is a tool of bullying and oppression targeting students, a trio of Canadian researchers claim.

The Americas June 4, 2019

Venezuelan activist's wife, daughter arrive in Spain

The Spanish government says the wife and daughter of a prominent Venezuelan opposition activist have arrived in Madrid after leaving the Spanish ambassador's residence in Caracas.

Middle East June 4, 2019

Baghdad's Green Zone reopens to the public

Iraqi security officials say Baghdad's Green Zone area, the heavily fortified strip on the west bank of the Tigris River, is now open to the public around the clock.

The Americas June 4, 2019

Trump baby blimp flies in London as protests greet president

As British Prime Minister Theresa May meets President Donald Trump on Tuesday, thousands of protesters plan to tell the U.S. leader he should have stayed at home.

The Americas June 3, 2019

Argentine presidential candidate enters hospital for tests

The Argentine politician chosen by former President Cristina Fernández to be their party's presidential candidate has checked himself into a hospital to undergo tests for a persistent cough.

The Americas June 3, 2019

Taxi park-in jams Mexico City's Zocalo to protest ride apps

Taxi drivers have snarled traffic in downtown Mexico City in their latest protest against Uber and other ride-hailing apps.

The Americas June 3, 2019

Argentines protest violence against women in large marches

Thousands of Argentines have taken to the streets of the country's capital to protest violence against women.

The Americas June 3, 2019

Head of rights commission criticizes Mexico's president

The head of Mexico's governmental National Human Rights Commission has launched a broad criticism of President Andrés Manuel Lopez Obradór, saying human rights don't appear to be a priority for his administration.