Tag: Protests and demonstrations
North Macedonia: Thousands protest conservatives’ jailings
SKOPJE, North Macedonia — Thousands of opposition supporters protested Sunday in North Macedonia’s capital of Skopje demanding retrials and freedom for more than a...
March for policing reform planned in downtown Chicago
CHICAGO — People plan to protest Saturday in downtown Chicago to call for changes in the city's policing.
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Jerusalem tension triggers Gaza-Israel fire exchange
JERUSALEM — Tensions in Jerusalem sparked the worst round of cross-border violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip in months on Saturday, with Palestinian...
Protest in Yangon ahead of regional summit on Myanmar crisis
YANGON, Myanmar — Protesters against Myanmar’s military coup returned Friday to the streets of downtown Yangon, defiantly chanting their opposition to the army’s seizure...
Arsenal fans protest against owner for Super League debacle
LONDON — Several hundred Arsenal fans protested outside Emirates Stadium before the team's English Premier League match against Everton on Friday to call for...
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...
