Tag: Political and civil unrest
Johnson says comments about Capitol breach were not racist
<p>MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin denied Monday that he <a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-donald-trump-capitol-siege-race-and-ethnicity-wisconsin-2c0bc1149d9b6e057c31d56e92d0267b">made racist comments </a> last week when he said...
UN: At least 138 protesters killed in Myanmar since coup
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations said Monday at least 138 peaceful protesters have been killed in Myanmar since the Feb. 1 military coup.
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Portland leaders condemn ongoing violence by ‘anarchists’
PORTLAND, Ore. — Leaders and elected officials in Portland, Oregon, came together Monday to demand an end to violence, criminal destruction and intimidation by...
Alleged ex-Gambia special unit member arrested in Germany
BERLIN — An alleged former driver for a special armed unit under the Gambia's former dictator was arrested in Germany on Tuesday on suspicion...
Alleged ex-Gambia special unit member arrested in Germany
<p>BERLIN — An alleged former driver for a special armed unit under the Gambia's former dictator was arrested in Germany on Tuesday on suspicion...
PR firms: Golden Globes must reform or stars will boycott
NEW YORK — More than 100 Hollywood publicity firms that collectively represent the majority of stars in film and television said they will advise...
‘We are hungry’: Lebanese protest worsening economic crisis
BEIRUT — Outraged protesters returned to the streets of Lebanon's capital Tuesday, blocking roads with burning tires and garbage containers as the currency continued...
PR firms: Golden Globes must reform or stars will boycott
<p>NEW YORK — More than 100 Hollywood publicity firms that collectively represent the majority of stars in film and television said they will advise...
EXPLAINER: What drives possible boycott of Beijing Olympics
Some kind of boycott is almost sure to affect next year’s Beijing Winter Olympics.
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War’s timeline as Syrians mark 10 years since uprising began
BEIRUT — Syrians are marking 10 years since peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad’s government erupted in March 2011, touching off a popular uprising...