Tag: Protests and demonstrations
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...
‘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...
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...
Uganda’s Bobi Wine arrested while protesting in the capital
KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine has been arrested while leading a protest in the capital, Kampala.
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Police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill
LONDON — The British government is under pressure to do more to protect women and ensure the right to protest as Parliament prepares to...
Miami Mayor: Tom Brady of police chiefs gets top Miami job
MIAMI — Art Acevedo, the Houston police chief who forged a national profile by calling for gun controls, marching with protesters after George Floyd's...
Hungarian far-right party protests lockdown
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Demonstrators in Hungary’s capital broke a ban on public gatherings on Monday to demand an end to the country's lockdown restrictions,...
War’s timeline as Syrians mark 10 years since uprising began
<p>BEIRUT — Syrians are marking 10 years since peaceful protests against President Bashar Assad’s government erupted in March 2011, touching off a popular uprising...
Johnson says comments about Capitol breach were not racist
MADISON, Wis. — Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin denied Monday that he made racist comments last week when he said he...