PUL-E-CHARKHI, Afghanistan — Thousands of Taliban prisoners jailed in Afghanistan as insurgents see a peace deal being hammered out between the United States and the Taliban as their ticket to freedom. They know a prisoner release is a key pillar of any agreement that brings an end to Afghanistan’s 18-year...
Honor a Veteran. Ride Your Motorcycle Saturday.
It's not too late to ride in the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Run, which will start Saturday at Clawson Motorsports in Fresno and end at Jackson's Roadhouse on Auberry Road in the foothills. Your registration fee — $35 and $15 for an additional rider — benefits two veterans groups plus you...
Press Freedom Advocates Troubled by Suit Against Iowa Paper
DAVENPORT, Iowa — The former administrator for Iowa's third-largest city is suing the area's biggest newspaper, claiming that its coverage was unfair and cost him his job, in a case that has alarmed advocates for press freedom. Former Davenport city administrator Craig Malin's lawsuit against the Quad-City Times is set...
Video Essay: Give Us a Voice
Most people around the world will never experience the types of freedom Americans are blessed with, says GV Wire producer Jamie Ouverson. From Rohingya Muslims in Southeast Asia to Palestinians in the Middle East, those who are born into less fortunate circumstances struggle to have their voices heard as they...
Saudi Arabia Allows Women to Travel Without Male Consent
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia on Friday published new laws that loosen restrictions on women by allowing all citizens — women and men alike — to apply for a passport and travel freely, ending a long-standing guardianship policy that had controlled women's freedom of movement. The new laws,...
Fresno Celebrates Juneteenth in Style on Saturday
A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. More than 150 cities will have Juneteenth festivities this year, including Fresno. Up to 10,000 people are expected to take part from noon to...
Remembering the Fallen: A Memorial Day Quiz
Another Memorial Day is here. But before you throw the hotdogs on the grill or head to the pool, let’s remember what this holiday is about. It’s the day we honor those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy. Memorial Day’s birthplace is hotly disputed. So we’ll sidestep...