China’s human rights record ‘deplorable’: US
United Nations: Describing China’s human rights record as “deplorable”, the US said Beijing’s efforts to disguise it must be countered with more transparency, discussion and truth, as Washington applauded several UN human rights independent experts for “courageously” expressing concern over Chinese moves against the people of Hong Kong, minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet.
SC’s abortion ruling raises stakes for polls
NEW YORK: Supporters of abortion rights are elated, foes of abortion dismayed and angry, but they agree on one consequence of the Supreme Court’s first major abortion ruling since President Donald Trump took office: The upcoming election is crucial to their cause. Both sides also said Monday’s ruling is not the last word on state-level abortion restrictions. One abortion rights leader evoked image of playing whack-a-mole as new cases surface.
Netanyahu signals delay in annexation plan
Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that discussions with the US on his plan to annex occupied West Bank territory would continue “in the coming days,” indicating he would miss a July 1 target date for beginning the controversial process.
Iran scribe sentenced to death in 2017 protests
Tehran: Iran sentenced a once-exiled journalist to death over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests that began at the end of 2017, authorities said on Tuesday.
CCP’s membership increases to 91.91 mn
Beijing: The Communist Party of China (CPC) had more than 91.91 million members as of the end of 2019, representing a net increase of 1.32 million from the previous year, the party said.