Tag: Political issues
Anti-government activist Bundy arrested at Idaho Statehouse
BOISE, Idaho — Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested again Thursday on a misdemeanor charge of trespassing at the Idaho Statehouse.
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Albania: Flight control strike triggers political backlash
TIRANA, Albania — Albania's prime minister threatened legal action against air traffic controllers at the country's one international airport, who went on strike Wednesday...
El Salvador’s long-dominant parties in crisis after drubbing
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — Saúl Meléndez, a former fighter during El Salvador’s civil war, was for years a loyal member of the leftist...
Lawyer: Russian opposition leader Navalny has double hernia
MOSCOW — A lawyer for imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who has complained of serious back and leg pain in custody, says doctors...
Portland leaders to re-establish anti-gun violence unit
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, and city commissioners have reached a deal on proposals intended to stem a spike in gun violence over the...
A look at the workplace sex harassment claims against Cuomo
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is facing allegations that he sexually harassed or behaved inappropriately toward a half-dozen women who have...
Rare bipartisanship: Police reform bills advance in Oregon
SALEM, Oregon — Republicans and Democrats on the Oregon House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved almost a dozen bills on police reform, a rare show...
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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‘Grim reaper’ Berlin artist protests Brazil’s virus stance
BERLIN — A Brazilian activist dressed as the grim reaper is taking to the streets of Berlin every night in a one-man protest against...
US Rep. Alcee Hastings dies at 84; was impeached as judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Longtime Congressman Alcee Hastings of Florida has died after a two-year fight with pancreatic cancer. He was 84.
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