Tag: Political and civil unrest
Belarus opposition leader urges talks with authorities
<p>KYIV, Ukraine — The leader of Belarus' political opposition announced a nationwide online vote about starting mediated talks with government authorities to end the...
Florida House OK’s campus ‘viewpoint diversity’ measure
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican-led effort promoting ideological diversity on college campuses won approval Thursday in the Florida House after sparking debate over intellectual...
Garment workers in Myanmar fight for democracy, livelihoods
NEW YORK — Tin Tin Wei used to toil 11 hours a day, six days week sewing jackets at a factory in Myanmar. But...
Brooks teasing possible Senate run at planned campaign rally
<p>MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, teasing the announcement of a possible run for U.S. Senate, has scheduled a Monday campaign rally...
Myanmar junta chokes information flow as protests intensify
YANGON, Myanmar — Authorities in Myanmar arrested a spokesman for ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s political party as they intensify efforts to choke...
Flood of Capitol riot, tribal cases swamps US prosecutors
<p>OKLAHOMA CITY — The U.S. Justice Department’s to-do list was already daunting, especially with this year's flood of pandemic-delayed federal cases. And now two...
Palestinians say West Bank protester killed by Israeli fire
JERUSALEM — Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian protester during clashes on Friday in the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Health Ministry said.
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NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message
<p>INDIANAPOLIS — A social media effort to raise awareness about inequities in college sports by some prominent basketball players came with calls for rules...
4 men linked to Proud Boys charged in plot to attack Capitol
Four men described as leaders of the far-right Proud Boys have been charged in the U.S. Capitol riots, as an indictment ordered unsealed on...
Florida House OK’s campus ‘viewpoint diversity’ measure
<p>TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican-led effort promoting ideological diversity on college campuses won approval Thursday in the Florida House after sparking debate over intellectual...