Tag: Political and civil unrest
Belarus leader heads to Moscow for talks on closer ties
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host his Belarusian counterpart on Thursday for talks on closer integration between the two ex-Soviet...
Olympic athletes promised legal support if they protest
GENEVA — Athletes who make political or social justice protests at the Tokyo Olympics were promised legal support Thursday by a global union and...
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap...
‘Pride and hope’: Navalny praises protests in his support
MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said in an emotional message from behind bars Thursday that he felt “pride and hope” after...
Virginia man pleads guilty in connection with cross-burning
ABINGDON, Va. — A southwest Virginia man pleaded guilty Thursday to a federal offense in connection with the burning of a cross last summer...
Flashpoint of 1992 LA riots becomes a place of celebration
LOS ANGELES — Two Black men. Two big cities. Two horrifying videos. Two different verdicts.
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‘Sliver of hope.’ Relief, caution as America absorbs verdict
NEW YORK — When the verdicts came in — Guilty, Guilty, Guilty — Lucia Edmonds let out the breath she hadn't even realized she'd...
Myanmar refugee crisis brewing as turmoil hits economy
BANGKOK — Aid workers and activists are warning Myanmar’s political upheavals risk causing a regional refugee crisis as the strife following a February coup...
Top Navalny associates detained ahead of protests
MOSCOW — Two close associates of Alexei Navalny were detained Wednesday ahead of protests planned to support the imprisoned Russian opposition leader, who has...
Putin, in annual address, lauds Russia’s vaccine work
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual address to the nation Wednesday amid a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on opposition protests and soaring...
