Tag: Political and civil unrest
Palestinians fear loss of family homes as evictions loom
JERUSALEM — When Samira Dajani's family moved into their first real home in 1956 after years as refugees, her father planted trees in the...
EXPLAINER: Why are people protesting across Colombia?
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Thousands of Colombians have protested across the country against a government they feel has long ignored their needs, allowed corruption to...
Anti-Islam group called extremist by German state intel
BERLIN — A German state intelligence service on Friday classified the anti-immigration group PEGIDA as a “proven extremist movement,” the German news agency dpa...
Man U co-owner vows better fan relations, stadium upgrade
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer pledged to dramatically improve his relationship with supporters by holding talks “on fan share ownership” and...
Belarus leader bristles at criminal complaint in Germany
KYIV, Ukraine — Belarus' authoritarian leader on Friday bristled at a criminal complaint filed against him in Germany over his violent crackdown on protests...
3 arrested can challenge Louisiana pipeline trespass law
Protesters from New Orleans and Mississippi and a journalist from New York arrested during a protest against pipeline construction may continue their challenge of...
Corruption, economic woes spark deadly protests in Colombia
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Kevin Anthony Agudelo wanted to live in a country where corruption was not part of everyday life. That dream motivated the...
Did agents raid home of wrong woman over Jan. 6 riot? Maybe.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — “We’re looking for Nancy Pelosi’s laptop,” FBI agents told Marilyn Hueper after briefly handcuffing her.
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced for Tiananmen vigil
HONG KONG — Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to more jail time Thursday for participating in an unauthorized vigil to commemorate the...
French fishermen gather boats in post-Brexit license protest
LONDON — French fishermen angry over loss of access to waters off their coast gathered their boats in protest Thursday off the English Channel...
