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Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote
Middle East
November 6, 2020
Iraq ratifies new election law, paving way for early vote
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s president ratified on Thursday a new election law aimed at giving political independents a better chance…
Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after US vote
World
November 5, 2020
Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after US vote
(Reuters) – Police in the city of Portland made arrests and seized fireworks, hammers and a rifle after late night…
Polish abortion protests go global
World
October 30, 2020
Polish abortion protests go global
WARSAW (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters in cities around the world have gathered over the past days in support of…
Philly shooting brings policing, racism back into campaign
World
October 29, 2020
Philly shooting brings policing, racism back into campaign
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The fatal shooting of another Black man on America’s streets by police — with subsequent unrest —…
Philadelphia victim’s family sought ambulance, not police
World
October 28, 2020
Philadelphia victim’s family sought ambulance, not police
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The family of a Black man killed by Philadelphia police officers in a shooting caught on video…
Egypt’s prosecution arrests sixteen people for protesting parliamentary election results
Egypt
October 28, 2020
Egypt’s prosecution arrests sixteen people for protesting parliamentary election results
Egypt’s Public Prosecution on Tuesday imprisoned 16 people for four days over blocking a road in protest against the results…
Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests
Middle East
October 25, 2020
Thousands rally in Iraq to mark one year of protests
BAGHDAD (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday to mark one year since mass anti-government demonstrations…
Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate
World
October 25, 2020
Thai protesters rally ahead of parliamentary debate
BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of pro-democracy protesters gathered in Thailand’s capital again on Sunday, seeking to keep up pressure on…
Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests
Middle East
October 25, 2020
Israelis press ahead with weekly anti-Netanyahu protests
JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday night outside the official residence of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, demanding the…
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes
Middle East
October 23, 2020
Bloated public salaries at heart of Iraq’s economic woes
BAGHDAD (AP) — Long-time Iraqi civil servant Qusay Abdul-Amma panicked when his monthly salary was delayed. Days of waiting turned…