U.S. tightens sanctions on Nicaragua in runup to anniversary of protests
The United States is continuing to exert economic and diplomatic pressure on the repressive and corrupt regime of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega.
U.S. sanctions Venezuelan gold mining company
Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle have been enriching themselves by illegally mining gold in Venezuela. New sanctions aim to stop them.
Venezuela’s National Assembly re-elects Juan Guaidó as leader
Former President Nicolás Maduro tried to block an election in Venezuela's National Assembly, the country's one remaining democratic body.
U.S. condemns Russia’s persecution of Crimean Tatars
Why are the Crimean Tatars such a threat to the Russian authorities? Conditions worsen for the indigenous people of Crimea under Russian occupation.
Guaidó gives Venezuelans 75 days of hope [infographic]
Venezuelan interim President Juan Guaidó has delivered tangible results in his first 75 days serving the people suffering under Maduro's regime.
The injustice of life in Iran [video]
See how the Iranian regime routinely and brutally suppresses dissent among its citizens through arbitrary arrest, imprisonment and execution.
Growing respect for Israel strengthens the Middle East
Nations in the Middle East are increasingly accepting Israel's place in the region, Secretary Pompeo says. Learn about the values the U.S. and Israel share.
In photos: Protesters around the world demand their rights
See photographs of protests from Venezuela, Iran and Iraq as citizens around the world demand their rights and fundamental freedoms.
Some election wins aren’t what they seem
When an election winner takes 95 or 100 percent of the vote, it's less likely he's incredibly popular and more likely that the election was not free and fair.