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Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Middle East
July 30, 2022
Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) – Hundreds of angry protesters loyal to the powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into Baghdad’s heavily protected…
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Middle East
July 18, 2022
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Khartoum, Sudan (Reuters) – Security forces fired tear gas as Sudanese protesters marched in the capital Khartoum on Sunday against…
‘I was close to death,’ says former Liverpool star as Paris police response is in the spotlight following Champions League final ‘disorganization’
Egypt
June 5, 2022
‘I was close to death,’ says former Liverpool star as Paris police response is in the spotlight following Champions League final ‘disorganization’
(CNN) – For Liverpool and Real Madrid fans, last Saturday’s Champions League final was supposed to be the magical conclusion…
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…