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Architectural marvel is now a notorious Venezuela prison
A building in Caracas, Venezuela, known as the Helicoide could not be more different today from what its original creators intended in the 1950s.
Special Representative Hook’s message to Iran on water management [video]
In this video, U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook presents some of the devastating effects of Iran's mismanagement of water resources.
U.S. Human Rights Report: ‘Powerful’ catalyst for change
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices are the State Department’s most-read publication. More than 1 million readers access it every year.
OAS Secretary General: Cuba trains torturers in Venezuela
The OAS secretary general and other Maduro regime critics say Venezuela's police have gotten lessons from Cuban advisers on how to torture prisoners.
Pope Francis speaks of religion as a uniting force
All may practice their religious faiths freely in the United States, and American society is enriched by this diversity of religions.
Venezuelans rise up for their future [video]
On February 2, Venezuelans took to the streets in support of constitutionally appointed interim President Juan Guaidó.
In photos: Venezuelans walk out to support democracy
Venezuelans from all walks of life took to the streets in a National Walkout Day to support interim President Juan Guaidó and a democratic future.
U.N. condemns Iran’s human rights abuses
The U.N. General Assembly adopts a resolution censuring Iran's human rights record, including torture and imprisoning human rights defenders.
The power of peaceful protest [video]
See how peaceful protests can lead to positive social and political changes, especially if they include a wide representation of citizens.