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Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months
Middle East
January 20, 2021
Iraq postpones date for early elections by four months
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s Cabinet voted Tuesday to postpone early elections for four months based on a recommendation by the…
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
Middle East
January 20, 2021
AP Explainer: Why are youth protests sweeping Tunisia?
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — A growing groundswell of youth unrest, tapping into a well of economic frustration, is sweeping Tunisia…
Young Tunisians clash with police days after revolution anniversary
Middle East
January 19, 2021
Young Tunisians clash with police days after revolution anniversary
TUNIS (Reuters) – Hundreds of youths clashed with police in cities across Tunisia late on Monday, throwing stones and gasoline…
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
World
January 18, 2021
FBI vetting Guard troops in DC amid fears of insider attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — US defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack or other threat from service members…
Egyptian Iron and Steel Company’s employees protest against company’s liquidation
Egypt
January 17, 2021
Egyptian Iron and Steel Company’s employees protest against company’s liquidation
The Iron and Steel Company’s employees on Sunday organized a protest in front of the company’s headquarters against its decision…
US capitals gird for pro-Trump armed protests as FBI flags risk of violence
World
January 17, 2021
US capitals gird for pro-Trump armed protests as FBI flags risk of violence
(Reuters) – Protesters are expected to descend on statehouses across the United States on Sunday in support of baseless claims…
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
World
January 16, 2021
States declare emergencies, close capitols ahead of rallies
Responding to warnings of potentially violent demonstrations, governors across the nation are calling out National Guard troops, declaring states of…
More than 100 arrested after protests over a Black man’s death in police custody
World
January 15, 2021
More than 100 arrested after protests over a Black man’s death in police custody
(CNN) – More than a hundred people were arrested in Brussels on Wednesday night after violent protests over the death…
Sudanese protesters rally, demand detention centers closed
Middle East
January 15, 2021
Sudanese protesters rally, demand detention centers closed
CAIRO (AP) — Dozens of Sudanese rallied in the capital, Khartoum, on Thursday to demand the closure of illegal detention…
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
Middle East
January 13, 2021
Israelis hold torch-lit protest accusing PM of corruption
JERUSALEM (AP) — Dozens of Israeli protesters carrying lit torches, megaphones and flags gathered at dawn Wednesday outside Prime Minister…