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Colombia's Medellin builds mega-prison inspired by El Salvador's CECOT

Colombia's Medellin builds mega-prison inspired by El Salvador's CECOT

The mayor of Medellin on Friday touted the construction of a mega-prison in his city, Colombia's second-largest, becoming the latest Latin American leader to mimic the iron-fisted approach to gang violence of El Salvador's Nayib Bukele. The high-security prison will hold more

Arrested and released: What now for UK's ex-prince Andrew?

Arrested and released: What now for UK's ex-prince Andrew?

Britain's former prince Andrew was arrested and released under investigation in a day of drama. What is he being probed for? Could he be jailed? And what next? - What is the probe? - British police are investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor -- who was stripped of his royal titles last year

Thai activist's jail term for royal insult extended to 30 years

Thai activist's jail term for royal insult extended to 30 years

A Thai court sentenced a prominent lawyer to more than two years for royal insult on Friday, a rights group said, bringing his combined sentence for monarchy reform activism to over three decades. Thailand's strict lese majeste laws shield the royal family from criticism, with penalties of up

Families of Duterte's drug war victims eye Hague hearing with hope

Families of Duterte's drug war victims eye Hague hearing with hope

Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son's tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist. Accused of dealing drugs, 30-year-old Joewarski Pajo was shot dead while playing a game on his phone, one of thousands

Philippines' Duterte earned global infamy, praise at home

Philippines' Duterte earned global infamy, praise at home

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte earned global infamy for the deadly drug crackdown that led to his arrest over crimes against humanity charges, despite his huge popularity at home. A profane-lipped populist and self-professed killer, Duterte's anti-crime campaign resulted in the deaths of thousands of

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Ex-Philippine leader Duterte faces pre-trial ICC hearing

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte faces a pre-trial hearing at the International Criminal Court from Monday over crimes against humanity allegedly committed as part of a brutal crackdown on drugs. The "confirmation of charges" hearing, taking place over four days, will determine whether there is enough evidence

Citing funding issues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection drops out of career fair

Citing funding issues, U.S. Customs and Border Protection drops out of career fair

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly attributed comments regarding federal agents and self-defense to Daniel Bitton and stated that he was a member of the campus chapter of Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). Bitton is not a member of YAL, and the quotes in question