Tag: Political and civil unrest
4 men linked to Proud Boys charged in plot to attack Capitol
Four men described as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been charged in the U.S. Capitol riots, as an indictment ordered unsealed on...
In Oregon, Democrats seek to end GOP boycotts of Legislature
SALEM, Ore. — Walkouts by Republicans in Oregon's Legislature have become so frequent, with GOP lawmakers torpedoing progressive legislation, that Democrats want to sanction...
Paraguay’s president survives impeachment bid over pandemic
ASUNCION, Paraguay — President Mario Abdo Benítez survived an opposition attempt in Paraguay's congress to impeach him Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus...
Belarus opposition leader urges talks with authorities
KYIV, Ukraine — The leader of Belarus' political opposition announced a nationwide online vote about starting mediated talks with government authorities to end the...
Brooks teasing possible Senate run at planned campaign rally
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, teasing the announcement of a possible run for U.S. Senate, has scheduled a Monday campaign rally...
Flood of Capitol riot, tribal cases swamps US prosecutors
OKLAHOMA CITY — The U.S. Justice Department’s to-do list was already daunting, especially with this year's flood of pandemic-delayed federal cases. And now two...
NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message
INDIANAPOLIS — A social media effort to raise awareness about inequities in college sports by some prominent basketball players came with calls for rules...
NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message
INDIANAPOLIS — A social media effort to raise awareness about inequities in college sports by some prominent basketball players came with calls for rules...
Florida House OK’s campus ‘viewpoint diversity’ measure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican-led effort promoting ideological diversity on college campuses won approval Thursday in the Florida House after sparking debate over intellectual...
Garment workers in Myanmar fight for democracy, livelihoods
NEW YORK — Tin Tin Wei used to toil 11 hours a day, six days week sewing jackets at a factory in Myanmar. But...
