Tag: Arrests
Belarus Olympian to go on hunger strike as political protest
KYIV, Ukraine — An Olympic silver medalist who is one of Belarus’ most lauded athletes says he is going on a 10-day hunger strike...
Hundreds arrested after anti-government protests in Chad
<p>N'DJAMENA, Chad — More than 700 people have been arrested in Chad following this week's demonstrations against the new military government led by the...
Kansas House member arrested after incident at local school
TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas House member was arrested for possible misdemeanor battery in what authorities said Friday was an incident involving a student...
D-backs prospect won’t begin season in minors after arrest
<p>PHOENIX — One of the Arizona Diamondbacks' top prospects, Kristian Robinson, won't begin this season in the minor leagues, more than one year after...
Belarus Olympian to go on hunger strike as political protest
<p>KYIV, Ukraine — An Olympic silver medalist who is one of Belarus’ most lauded athletes says he is going on a 10-day hunger strike...
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces child porn charges
<p>FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former reality TV star Josh Duggar faces charges of downloading and possessing child pornography under a federal indictment unsealed Friday.</p>
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UN envoy: Myanmar military faces demands for democracy
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The strong, united demand for democracy by the people of Myanmar has created “unexpected difficulties” for the military in consolidating power...
Spain arrests 3 for urging extremist attacks against France
<p>MADRID — Three men whose social media posts allegedly encouraged extremist attacks against French targets are in custody in Spain after Spanish police and...
Protester files suit accusing Louisville officer of battery
<p>LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky man who says he was repeatedly punched by a police officer while protesting police brutality has filed a lawsuit.</p>
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Shots fired at South Carolina home leads to massive manhunt
<p>CONWAY, S.C. — A man who fired shots as police arrived at a South Carolina home to investigate a domestic violence call was arrested...