In the United States, third parties join the elections to bring to the forefront of the political scene matters that may not be politically palatable for the dominant parties, including issues related to immigrants.
The US department of state says in its annual country reports on human rights that there are «credible reports of political prisoners or detainees» in Morocco.
Three people were wounded in a shooting that occurred during an Eid al-Fitr celebration in Philadelphia. Police arrest five people, stress that the shooting does not appear to be an ideologically driven or targeted attack.
In the US, individuals and political action committees can donate to candidates during US election campaigns. Although they can’t vote, US permanent residents can also participate to that.