Tag: Political and civil unrest
Benin’s president seeks re-election after violent protests
COTONOU, Benin — Benin's voters cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election that has been marred by violent demonstrations as incumbent leader Patrice Talon...
Thousands rally in Serbia to protect the environment
BELGRADE, Serbia — Protesters in Serbia rallied Saturday demanding that the government protect the environment in a Balkan nation that has seen record levels...
Kosovo’s mannequin protest against virus restrictions
PRISTINA, Kosovo — A downtown restaurant in Kosovo’s capital filled its tables with mannequins Friday in a symbolic protest of the government’s decision to...
Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon
TOKYO — The Japanese government has decided to dispose of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked...
Israeli university heads defend free speech in prize dispute
JERUSALEM — Presidents of Israeli universities released a joint letter Friday criticizing the government's decision to withhold the country's most prestigious prize from a...
N Ireland leaders call for calm after night of rioting
LONDON — Rioters set a hijacked bus on fire and hurled gasoline bombs at police in Belfast in the fourth night of violence in...
Welsh soccer team Swansea boycotts social media over racism
SWANSEA, Wales — Swansea City and its players will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms, the club announced on...
Israeli academic won’t receive prize after signing petition
JERUSALEM — Israel's top court on Thursday upheld a Cabinet minister's decision to temporarily block a prominent academic from receiving the country's highest honor...
Lawmakers adopt penalties for failing to protect monuments
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Legislature passed a bill Thursday that allows the state to withhold funding to cities that fail to protect public monuments...
EXPLAINER: Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and some options
The U.S. State Department says it's talking with allies about China's human rights record and how to handle next year's Beijing Winter Olympics.
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