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Demand for Release of Salah Sarsour from ICE Detention

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  Nearly two months ago, on April 12, Peru held the first round of its presidential elections. But in the eight weeks since, confusion, protests and scandal have engulfed the results. Now, on Sunday, Peruvians return to the polls to cast their ballots in the hotly contested run-off. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Peru presidential candidate charged with financial crimes list 2 of 3 Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff list 3 of 3 Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run end of list On one side is right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, a former first lady who served in the administration of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori. Though her last name evokes a time of oppression for many Peruvians, she has been a finalist in the last four presidential races, campaigning on a platform to bring order to the country. In the other corner is Congress member Roberto Sanchez, a former government minister who represents the left...
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Fujimori vs Sanchez: What to know about Peru’s presidential run-off election

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  Nearly two months ago, on April 12, Peru held the first round of its presidential elections. But in the eight weeks since, confusion, protests and scandal have engulfed the results. Now, on Sunday, Peruvians return to the polls to cast their ballots in the hotly contested run-off. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Peru presidential candidate charged with financial crimes list 2 of 3 Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff list 3 of 3 Thousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run end of list On one side is right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, a former first lady who served in the administration of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori. Though her last name evokes a time of oppression for many Peruvians, she has been a finalist in the last four presidential races, campaigning on a platform to bring order to the country. In the other corner is Congress member Roberto Sanchez, a former government minister who represents the left...
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Are the US and Iran closer to war or to a deal?

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  While the United States and Iran have continued to exchange a series of proposals and counter-proposals for peace since a temporary ceasefire was announced in April, leaders on both sides have repeatedly signalled that they are also prepared to use force against the other if the need should arise. And, despite that Pakistan-mediated ceasefire announced on April 8, flare-ups since then have prompted fears that renewed war – rather than peace – could be next. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 ‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war list 2 of 4 Iran war updates: US ‘disables’ ship with Hellfire missile in Gulf of Oman list 3 of 4 How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region list 4 of 4 Iran war: What is happening on day 92 as Trump weighs Iran deal end of list On Friday, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US bases in the region that are used to launch any aggression against Iran are considered legitimat...
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