Tag: Political and civil unrest
Benin’s president seeks re-election after violent protests
COTONOU, Benin — Benin's voters cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election that has been marred by violent demonstrations as incumbent leader Patrice Talon...
Benin’s president seeks re-election after violent protests
<p>COTONOU, Benin — Benin's voters cast ballots Sunday in a presidential election that has been marred by violent demonstrations as incumbent leader Patrice Talon...
Thousands rally in Serbia to protect the environment
<p>BELGRADE, Serbia — Protesters in Serbia rallied Saturday demanding that the government protect the environment in a Balkan nation that has seen record levels...
Thousands rally in Serbia to protect the environment
BELGRADE, Serbia — Protesters in Serbia rallied Saturday demanding that the government protect the environment in a Balkan nation that has seen record levels...
Kosovo’s mannequin protest against virus restrictions
<p>PRISTINA, Kosovo — A downtown restaurant in Kosovo’s capital filled its tables with mannequins Friday in a symbolic protest of the government’s decision to...
Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon
<p>TOKYO — The Japanese government has decided to dispose of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked...
Israeli university heads defend free speech in prize dispute
<p>JERUSALEM — Presidents of Israeli universities released a joint letter Friday criticizing the government's decision to withhold the country's most prestigious prize from a...
Kosovo’s mannequin protest against virus restrictions
PRISTINA, Kosovo — A downtown restaurant in Kosovo’s capital filled its tables with mannequins Friday in a symbolic protest of the government’s decision to...
Japan to announce Fukushima water release into sea soon
TOKYO — The Japanese government has decided to dispose of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water stored in tanks at the wrecked...
Israeli university heads defend free speech in prize dispute
JERUSALEM — Presidents of Israeli universities released a joint letter Friday criticizing the government's decision to withhold the country's most prestigious prize from a...