"Detention is never in the best interests of the child and always constitutes a child rights violation," a spokesperson for the UN's human rights chief said on Tuesday.

The UN wants the US to stop separating families at the border.

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French leader Emmanuel Macron is preparing broad changes within his government to jump start his presidency.

Macron seeks an end political troubles with big fix for government

Chinese buyers stop American crude imports as countries jostle on tariffs.

China Slams Brakes On U.S. Crude Oil Imports

Social media and the rhetoric of President Donald Trump have upended the old world order in dangerous ways.

Powell and Albright Say World is Changing in Disturbing Ways

Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad have won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end sexual violence.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to two activists fighting sexual violence.

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The UN wants the US to stop separating families at the border.

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