Arrests
Egypt’s Interior Ministry to confront attempts to ‘incite chaos’ during anniversary of January revolution
Egypt
January 22, 2020
Egypt’s Interior Ministry to confront attempts to ‘incite chaos’ during anniversary of January revolution
Egypt’s Minster of Interior said on Wednesday that police will “confront attempts by Muslim Brotherhood members to harm the country’s…
Under pressure, Iran makes first arrests over airliner downing
Middle East
January 14, 2020
Under pressure, Iran makes first arrests over airliner downing
Iran announced Tuesday its first arrests over the shooting down of a Ukrainian airliner last week, as it struggles to…
Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform
World
December 6, 2019
Paris police arrest scores amid strike over pension reform
PARIS (AP) — Paris police fired tear gas at demonstrators Thursday as the Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s high-speed trains…
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
Middle East
December 5, 2019
Anti-headscarf law activist sues Iran in US over harassment
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American activist famous for her campaign against the Islamic Republic’s mandatory headscarf, or…
Saudi Arabia releases 11 people questioned over foreign ties: official
Middle East
December 2, 2019
Saudi Arabia releases 11 people questioned over foreign ties: official
RIYADH (Reuters)— Saudi Arabian authorities have released 11 citizens who were detained for several days last month for questioning over…
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Middle East
November 28, 2019
Iran arrests eight ‘linked to CIA’ in street unrest
Iran has arrested eight people accused of links to the CIA and gathering information to send abroad during deadly street…
Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
Middle East
September 25, 2019
Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian military court sentenced the brother of the country’s longtime former leader and two ex-intelligence…
Dozens arrested in Paris ‘yellow vest’ protests
World
September 21, 2019
Dozens arrested in Paris ‘yellow vest’ protests
Dozens of demonstrators were arrested at yellow vest protests in Paris on Saturday as more than 7,000 police were deployed…
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
World
August 16, 2019
Hong Kong protesters face crucial weekend test after airport setback
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement faces a major test this weekend as it tries to muster another huge crowd following criticism…
Sohag police arrest 4 suspects for stealing natural gas
Egypt
August 15, 2019
Sohag police arrest 4 suspects for stealing natural gas
Police arrested a farm owner and three others who stole natural gas from a gas line in Sohag Governorate. Head…