Demonstrations
Tens of thousands join Moscow opposition rally after crackdown
World
August 10, 2019
Tens of thousands join Moscow opposition rally after crackdown
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Moscow on Saturday after mass police detentions at recent protests that have…
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
World
August 8, 2019
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
As a tear gas canister clatters onto a street in Hong Kong, a pro-democracy protester wearing heat-proof gloves and carrying…
China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’
World
August 6, 2019
China warns Hong Kong protesters against playing with ‘fire’
China warned Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters Tuesday that “those who play with fire will perish by it”, a day after…
Algeria court orders former ministers held over corruption allegations: state TV
Middle East
August 6, 2019
Algeria court orders former ministers held over corruption allegations: state TV
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s supreme court on Monday ordered two former ministers to be taken into custody over suspected corruption…
Hong Kong leader says city on brink, protesters cause travel chaos
World
August 5, 2019
Hong Kong leader says city on brink, protesters cause travel chaos
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters are close to creating a “very dangerous situation”, the city’s leader warned Monday as train travel…
Twin rallies after tear gas clashes in Hong Kong tourist district
World
August 4, 2019
Twin rallies after tear gas clashes in Hong Kong tourist district
Pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong are set to defy Chinese authorities with another two major rallies later Sunday, a day…
Hong Kong protesters to defy China warnings with weekend rallies
World
August 3, 2019
Hong Kong protesters to defy China warnings with weekend rallies
Anti-government protesters in Hong Kong plan to hold a mass rally later Saturday as they face down increasingly stern warnings…
Russian opposition to take to streets again, defying crackdown
World
August 3, 2019
Russian opposition to take to streets again, defying crackdown
The Russian opposition vowed to stage another mass rally Saturday despite increasing pressure from authorities, who arrested nearly 1,400 people…
Russia launches criminal probe after mass protest for fair elections
World
July 31, 2019
Russia launches criminal probe after mass protest for fair elections
Russian investigators on Tuesday launched a probe into “mass unrest”, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison,…
Tensions high as Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters face court
World
July 31, 2019
Tensions high as Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters face court
Dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters appeared in court Wednesday after being charged with rioting, setting the stage for further…