Police made a number of arrests and fired non-lethal projectiles to disperse an unruly crowd on Saturday after dueling protests over transgender rights at a Los Angeles spa turned violent By Associated Press July 17, 2021, 11:44 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LOS […]
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Pakistan police and rangers taken hostage in anti-France protests
Eight Pakistan police officers and special rangers were being held hostage Sunday by supporters of a radical Islamist party, officials said, after days of violent anti-France protests. Rioting has rocked the country for the last week since the leader of the now-banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) was detained in the second […]
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Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests
MOSCOW — When the team of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to come out to their residential courtyards and shine their cellphone flashlights in a display of unity, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of nationwide demonstrations, the new protest format looked to some […]
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Russia moves to extinguish pro-Navalny ‘flashlight’ protests
But not to Russian authorities, who moved vigorously to extinguish the illuminated protests planned for Sunday. Officials accused Navalny’s allies of acting on NATO’s instructions. Kremlin-backed TV channels warned that flashlight rallies were part of major uprisings around the world. State news agencies cited unnamed sources saying a terrorist group […]
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Russia Moves to Extinguish Pro-Navalny ‘Flashlight’ Protests | World News
By DARIA LITVINOVA, Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — When the team of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urged people to come out to their residential courtyards and shine their cellphone flashlights in a display of unity, many responded with jokes and skepticism. After two weekends of nationwide demonstrations, the […]
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Facing a light show of love for Navalny, Russia warns against “unsanctioned” courtyard protests
Moscow — Authorities have warned Russians not to participate in local Valentine’s Day shows of support for jailed opposition leader Alexey Navalny this weekend. Navalny’s team has called on the Kremlin critic’s supporters to hold up their cell phone flashlights in the courtyards outside their apartment buildings in Russian cities for […]
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Russia Arrests 4,700 In Protests Demanding Navalny’s Release
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, tens of thousands took to the streets Sunday across Russia to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. More than 4,700 people were detained by police, according to a monitoring […]
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Russia Arrests 2,700 In Protests Demanding Navalny’s Release
MOSCOW (AP) — Chanting slogans against President Vladimir Putin, thousands of people took to the streets Sunday across Russia’s vast expanse to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, keeping up the nationwide protests that have rattled the Kremlin. Over 2,700 were detained by police, according to a […]
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FBI bulletin warns of nationwide armed protests: reports
The FBI is warning of armed protests at the U.S. Capitol and all 50 state Capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenOutgoing Capitol Police chief accuses House, Senate security officials of hindering efforts to call in National Guard: WaPo PGA announces plans to move 2022 championship […]
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Why France’s protests against a police security bill might be paying off
Protests against a police security bill and the arrest of an unarmed Black man have rocked France for three consecutive weekends — with the past two Saturdays turning particularly violent. The rallies, which started on November 21, have been fueled by public outcry against police brutality and a new draft […]
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Protests erupt in France over bill that would restrict filming and publishing images of police officers
PARIS (AP) — French activists fear that a proposed new security law will deprive them of a potent weapon against abuse — cellphone videos of police activity — threatening their efforts to document possible cases of police brutality, especially in impoverished immigrant neighborhoods. French President Emmanuel Macron’s government is pushing […]
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Protests Over Security Bill Take Place Across France | World News
By THOMAS ADAMSON and ANGELA CHARLTON, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Thousands of critics of a proposed security law that would restrict sharing images of police officers in France gathered across the country in protest Saturday, while Paris officers were advised to behave responsibly during the demonstrations in the wake […]
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Peru interim president Merino resigns amid protests after replacing Vizcarra
For millions of Peruvians, particularly the young, Merino had become the face of a corrupt political class that has entrenched itself in Congress and sought to stop Vizcarra’s attempts to end their careers through sweeping reform. The mass protests that forced Merino to step down were less about defending Vizcarra […]
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Belarus minister says police could use guns during protests
Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Published 7:40 p.m. ET Oct. 28, 2020 Kyiv, Ukraine – The interior minister of Belarus warned that authorities wouldn’t hesitate to approve the use of live ammunition on protesters if it’s necessary to quash more than 2 1/2 months of demonstrations against the reelection of the […]
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New protests loom as Europeans tire of virus restrictions
Smoke billows as clashes broke out during a protest against the government restriction measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Turin, Italy, Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Protesters turned out by the hundreds in Italian several cities and towns on Monday to vent anger, sometimes violently, over the latest anti-COVID-19 […]
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Inside the church at the heart of the Louisville protests
Exterior photo of the First Unitarian Church in is shown in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020. The church has for months played a background role in the protest movement in a downtown square a mile away, dropping off ice, bandaging wounds. less Exterior photo of the First Unitarian […]
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Belarus detains 500 at weekend anti-government protests
People with old Belarusian national flags march during an opposition rally to protest the official presidential election results in Minsk, Belarus, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. Hundreds of thousands of Belarusians have been protesting daily since the Aug. 9 presidential election. AP KYIV, Ukraine Authorities in Belarus have detained about 500 […]