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Georgia revokes Russia-inspired bill after major protests. Here’s what you need to know
World
March 10, 2023
Georgia revokes Russia-inspired bill after major protests. Here’s what you need to know
Thousands protested in Tbilisi for two nights, prompting Georgia’s parliament to formally revoked a controversial “foreign influence” bill on Friday. There were…
Iran uses violence, politics to try to push US out of Iraq
Middle East
January 23, 2020
Iran uses violence, politics to try to push US out of Iraq
Iran has long sought the withdrawal of American forces from neighboring Iraq, but the U.S. killing of an Iranian general…
Iraqi artists pay tribute to dead protesters with sculptures
Middle East
December 29, 2019
Iraqi artists pay tribute to dead protesters with sculptures
BAGHDAD (AP) — The sculptures carved by seven art trainees were lined up outside a makeshift workshop in Baghdad’s Tahrir…
Hong Kong elders, youths vow to keep up pro-democracy fight
World
November 30, 2019
Hong Kong elders, youths vow to keep up pro-democracy fight
HONG KONG (AP) — Hundreds of silver-haired activists joined young Hong Kong protesters for a unity rally Saturday, vowing that…
One dead as petrol protests spread in Iran
Middle East
November 16, 2019
One dead as petrol protests spread in Iran
One person was killed and others injured in protests that spread across Iran on Saturday after a surprise decision to…
Lebanon’s Aoun hopes a government is formed in the coming days
Middle East
November 14, 2019
Lebanon’s Aoun hopes a government is formed in the coming days
Lebanon’s President Michael Aoun on Thursday said on his official Twitter account that he has hope in the possibility of…
Memes, cartoons and caustic Cantonese: the language of Hong Kong’s protests
World
June 24, 2019
Memes, cartoons and caustic Cantonese: the language of Hong Kong’s protests
Viral artwork pummelling city leaders, clever word plays and Cantonese cursing that would make a sailor blush — Hong Kongers…
Leaderless and livid: The youngsters on Hong Kong front lines
World
June 16, 2019
Leaderless and livid: The youngsters on Hong Kong front lines
Young Hong Kongers who marshaled the fight against a police force that was armed with tear gas and rubber bullets…
Protesters gather in Hong Kong ahead of extradition bill debate
World
June 12, 2019
Protesters gather in Hong Kong ahead of extradition bill debate
Large crowds of protesters gathered in central Hong Kong early Wednesday as the city braced for another mass rally in…
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Society
May 26, 2019
Support for abortion rights grows as some US states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans have become more supportive of abortion rights over the past year, even as a wave…