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Three people injured in riots in Sweden after Quran burnings
World
April 18, 2022
Three people injured in riots in Sweden after Quran burnings
Stockholm, Sweden (Reuters) – Three people in the Swedish city of Norrköping needed medical attention after being hit by police…
Fans storm onto the pitch as Ghana earns World Cup berth over Nigeria
World
March 30, 2022
Fans storm onto the pitch as Ghana earns World Cup berth over Nigeria
(CNN) – Supporters in Nigeria broke onto the field at the final whistle as Ghana earned a spot at this…
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
World
December 12, 2021
Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
For many rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, self-incriminating messages, photos and videos that they broadcast on…
Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
World
October 16, 2021
Prosecutors: Capitol cop told Jan. 6 rioter to hide evidence
WASHINGTON (AP) — A US Capitol Police officer has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges after prosecutors say he…
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
World
August 31, 2021
Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters
It’s a common refrain from some of those charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the US Capitol and their…
Tunisia’s turmoil is being watched warily around the globe
Middle East
July 31, 2021
Tunisia’s turmoil is being watched warily around the globe
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Days of political turmoil in Tunisia over a crippled economy and surging coronavirus infections have unnerved…
Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney, several arrested
World
July 24, 2021
Thousands protest lockdown in Sydney, several arrested
SYDNEY (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets of Sydney and other Australian cities on Saturday to protest…
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
World
July 14, 2021
South African crowds rampage overnight, defying calls for end to violence, looting
JOHANNESBURG, July 14 (Reuters) – Crowds looted shops and businesses in South Africa on Wednesday, defying government calls for an…
Rioting, looting continues in South Africa, deaths up to 32
World
July 13, 2021
Rioting, looting continues in South Africa, deaths up to 32
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa’s rioting continued Tuesday with the death toll rising to 32 as police and the military…
Riots in Lebanon over economy injure 10 soldiers, protesters
Middle East
June 27, 2021
Riots in Lebanon over economy injure 10 soldiers, protesters
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese troops deployed in the northern city of Tripoli early Sunday taking positions around major state institutions…