Lionel Messi Receives 21-Month Prison Sentence
Lionel Messi is known for escaping defenders on the soccer field.
North Korea Releases Dam Water into South Without Warning
North Korea released water from a dam near its border with South Korea Wednesday morning without warning.
Record Number of Environmental Activists Killed in 2015
Global Witness says 2015 was the most dangerous year yet for environmental activists.
Activists Critical of Latest Human Trafficking Report
Activists are voicing concerns about a new United States government report on human trafficking.
Report: Women Prisoners Tortured in Mexico
Five years ago, police stopped Veronica Razo on a street in Mexico City and took her to federal prison.
Turkey Attack Points to Growing Problem of Terrorism
The suicide attack in Istanbul that killed at least 41 people is the latest in a series of deadly terrorism strikes to hit Turkey.
Lady Gaga, Dalai Lama Meeting Angers China
A meeting between the Dalai Lama and singer Lady Gaga has angered the Chinese government and Chinese citizens.
Brits Seem Evenly Divided on Brexit
Opinion studies in Britain show almost equal support for staying and remaining in the European Union ahead of a vote on the issue Thursday.
Jaguar Killed After Olympic Torch Presentation
A jaguar was killed in Brazil on Monday after it got out of its leash.
UN: 24 People Displaced Every Minute
Twenty-four people are displaced from their homes every minute, according to the United Nations.