Tag: Political and civil unrest
Jewish group condemns ‘pure antisemitism’ in German protests
BERLIN — Germany's leading Jewish group on Thursday sharply condemned protests in front of a synagogue in the western city of Gelsenkirchen as “pure...
Judge refuses to free Capitol riot suspect linked to militia
<p>A federal judge refused Thursday to free a Texas man whom authorities have accused of planning an attack on a social media company's facility...
USOPC to Congress: Beijing Olympic boycott not the solution
DENVER — A boycott of next year's Beijing Olympics will not solve any geopolitical issues with China and will only serve to place athletes...
As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances
JERUSALEM — As rockets from Gaza streaked overhead, Arabs and Jews fought each other on the streets below and rioters torched vehicles, a restaurant...
Marine Corps officer arrested for assault in Jan. 6 riot
An active duty Marine Corps officer seen on camera scuffling with a police officer and helping other members of the pro-Trump mob force their...
Judge dismisses felony leak charge against Iowa activist
<p>IOWA CITY, Iowa — A judge dismissed a rarely used felony leak charge Thursday against a Black Lives Matter activist in Iowa who gave...
Scotland: 2 held for migration breaches freed after protest
LONDON — Two men detained by British immigration officials in Glasgow were released Thursday after a seven-hour standoff between hundreds of protesters and Scottish...
Judge refuses to free Capitol riot suspect linked to militia
A federal judge refused Thursday to free a Texas man whom authorities have accused of planning an attack on a social media company's facility...
UN envoy: Iraqis must ensure integrity of October elections
<p>UNITED NATIONS — A top U.N. envoy urged Iraqis on Tuesday to uphold the integrity of “all-important national elections” next October, saying the world...
Trump administration officials to testify on Jan. 6 riots
<p>WASHINGTON — Two senior Trump administration officials plan to defend their actions during the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol when they appear...