Tag: Protests and demonstrations
Trump administration officials to testify on Jan. 6 riots
WASHINGTON — Two senior Trump administration officials plan to defend their actions during the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol when they appear...
Escalating Mideast violence bears hallmarks of 2014 Gaza war
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes early Wednesday as the most severe outbreak...
UK apologizes for deaths of 10 civilians during ‘Troubles’
LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized Wednesday for the deaths of 10 civilians during military operations half a century ago in west...
Nicaragua ruling party ups advantages in run-up to elections
MANAGUA, Nicaragua — As Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega seeks a fourth consecutive term in November, he’s pulling all the levers at his disposal to...
UN envoy: Iraqis must ensure integrity of October elections
UNITED NATIONS — A top U.N. envoy urged Iraqis on Tuesday to uphold the integrity of “all-important national elections” next October, saying the world...
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
BANGKOK — After Myanmar’s military seized power by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, they couldn’t even make the trains run...
100 days in power, Myanmar junta holds pretense of control
BANGKOK — After Myanmar’s military seized power by ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi, they couldn’t even make the trains run...
42 killed in Colombia protests, human rights agency says
BOGOTA, Colombia — Forty-two people have died during anti-government protests that began two weeks ago amid discontent fueled by growing poverty and inequality during...
Group: Sudan forces disperse protest in Khartoum; 2 killed
CAIRO — Two protesters were killed when Sudanese security forces dispersed a demonstration late Tuesday in the capital of Khartoum, a local medical group...
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...
