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Seven suspects detained over riots and inciting protests in Egypt
Egypt
September 27, 2020
Seven suspects detained over riots and inciting protests in Egypt
The Supreme State Security Prosecution on Saturday detained seven suspects over charges of assembling, rioting, inciting people to protest, and…
Some Breonna Taylor protesters out past curfew, fires set
World
September 27, 2020
Some Breonna Taylor protesters out past curfew, fires set
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A diverse crowd of hundreds marched in Louisville’s streets chanting “Black Lives Matter” on Saturday night,…
Israelis protest outside Netanyahu’s home after bid to curb demonstrations
Middle East
September 27, 2020
Israelis protest outside Netanyahu’s home after bid to curb demonstrations
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Crowds protested outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home on Saturday demanding he quit over his handling…
Al-Azhar urges citizens to stand against attempts to destabilize Egypt
Society
September 26, 2020
Al-Azhar urges citizens to stand against attempts to destabilize Egypt
Al-Azhar, the Islamic world’s top Sunni religious institution, on Saturday urged all Egyptians to stand against any attempts to destabilize…
Family demands release of evidence in Breonna Taylor’s case
World
September 26, 2020
Family demands release of evidence in Breonna Taylor’s case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Breonna Taylor’s family demanded Friday that Kentucky authorities release all body camera footage, police files and…
Indian farmers block roads, railways as protests mount over farm bills
World
September 25, 2020
Indian farmers block roads, railways as protests mount over farm bills
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI (Reuters) – Farmers in India blocked roads and railway tracks on Friday in a protest against new legislation…
Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
World
September 25, 2020
Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland hurled several firebombs at officers in Oregon’s largest city during a demonstration over…
UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
World
September 24, 2020
UK is preparing human rights sanctions against Belarus
LONDON (AP) — Britain is preparing sanctions on individuals allegedly involved in human rights violations in Belarus, working with the…
Thousands protest after Belarusian leader hastily sworn in
World
September 24, 2020
Thousands protest after Belarusian leader hastily sworn in
MINSK (Reuters) – Belarusian security forces detained protesters and fired water cannon to disperse crowds as thousands took to the…
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
World
September 24, 2020
Dismay over Breonna Taylor spills into America’s streets
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Anger, frustration and sadness over the decision not to charge Kentucky police officers for Breonna Taylor’s…