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Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
World
January 7, 2021
Chaos, violence, mockery as pro-Trump mob occupies Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where are they?” a Trump supporter demanded in a crowd of dozens roaming the halls of the…
Greek civil servants on 24-hour strike
World
November 26, 2020
Greek civil servants on 24-hour strike
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Civil servants in Greece have walked off the job in a 24-hour strike expected to disrupt…
Government employee sets himself on fire in Tahrir Square over alleged corruption
Egypt
November 13, 2020
Government employee sets himself on fire in Tahrir Square over alleged corruption
Security sources in Egypt reported that a state employee set himself on fire in Cairo’s Tahrir Square to protest alleged…
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
World
July 7, 2020
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in…
China rebukes UK for its ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong
World
July 6, 2020
China rebukes UK for its ‘gross interference’ over Hong Kong
LONDON (Reuters) – China’s ambassador to London accused Britain on Monday of gross interference and making irresponsible remarks over Beijing’s…
Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff
Middle East
June 23, 2020
Turkey allows top lawyers to march, ending standoff
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish authorities on Tuesday allowed a group of top lawyers to continue a symbolic march into…
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
World
June 21, 2020
Statues toppled throughout US in protests against racism
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco…
Iraqi PM demands parliamentary support to reshuffle cabinet after deadly unrest
Middle East
October 4, 2019
Iraqi PM demands parliamentary support to reshuffle cabinet after deadly unrest
CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi called on lawmakers on Thursday to support him to reshuffle cabinet…
Prosecutor orders Sudan’s Bashir interrogated
Middle East
May 3, 2019
Prosecutor orders Sudan’s Bashir interrogated
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudan’s public prosecutor on Thursday ordered ousted President Omar al-Bashir to be interrogated on charges of money…
Sudan’s new military ruler vows to ‘uproot’ Bashir regime
Middle East
April 14, 2019
Sudan’s new military ruler vows to ‘uproot’ Bashir regime
Sudan’s second new military leader in as many days vowed Saturday to “uproot” deposed president Omar al-Bashir’s regime and release…