Tag: Political and civil unrest
Culture venues in Belgium defy ban, reopen illegally
BRUSSELS — Dozens of cinemas, theaters and culture venues in Belgium are defying government orders and reopening their doors to protest the country’s ongoing...
St. Louis couple who confronted protesters back in court
ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple accused of waving guns at racial injustice protesters last summer are due back in court Friday, when...
India’s deepening water crisis at the heart of farm protests
<p>RANSIH KALAN. India — Every year, Swarn Singh sows rice in his fields, knowing that the thirsty crop is draining northern India's Punjab of...
EXPLAINER: English soccer leads social media racism boycott
There will be no goal clips, lineup announcements, banter between clubs or even title celebrations.
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Culture venues in Belgium defy ban, reopen illegally
<p>BRUSSELS — Dozens of cinemas, theaters and culture venues in Belgium are defying government orders and reopening their doors to protest the country’s ongoing...
Judge orders Columbus police to alter tactics for protests
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police in Ohio's capital city ran “amok” last year when responding to demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality by using...
St. Louis couple who confronted protesters back in court
<p>ST. LOUIS — A St. Louis couple accused of waving guns at racial injustice protesters last summer are due back in court Friday, when...
UN envoy: Myanmar military faces demands for democracy
UNITED NATIONS — The strong, united demand for democracy by the people of Myanmar has created “unexpected difficulties” for the military in consolidating power...
EXPLAINER: English soccer leads social media racism boycott
<p>There will be no goal clips, lineup announcements, banter between clubs or even title celebrations.</p>
...
Turkish police seek to prevent being filmed at protests
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police have been instructed to prevent citizens from filming them while policing demonstrations, a prominent lawyers group has said, sparking...