Houthis detain at least 9 UN employees and other aid workers, officials say

At least nine Yemeni employees of United Nations agencies have been detained by Houthi rebels for unclear reasons. Others working for aid groups have also likely been taken.

Catholic monk comes out as transgender with diocese's permission

A Catholic monk in Kentucky, Christian Matson, has come out publicly as transgender without objection from the diocese, doing so on Pentecost.

Top Vietnamese security official sworn in as president, worrying human rights groups

Vietnam’s National Assembly has confirmed the country’s top security official, To Lam, as its new president. Human rights groups worry Lam could further suppress citizens' liberties.

Child soldiers used by Islamist group in Mozambique attacks, says Human Rights Watch

In Mozambique, an Islamist group operating used children in attacks on a town last week. Human Rights Watch reported residents who fled recognized some boys as their missing relatives.