US top Security official defend federal troops’ use of force in Portland
United States top Homeland Security officials vow to ‘maintain’ presence as nationwide criticism over the federal response to Portland protests…
Tag: protests
Oregon takes legal action against federal agents
Oregon state’s prosecutor sued federal agencies for ‘unlawful law enforcement’ and enforcement tactics they have used, amid continued protests in…
Democratic presidential candidate faces party pressure as running mate search continues
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is expected to choose a candidate for vice president from a shortlist of women by…
Israeli PM faces pushback on money-for-all Covid plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu $6bn grant proposal for citizens to alleviate economic crisis opposed by some officials.
Ethiopia begins filling Nile Dam
Ethiopia has started filling the Grand Renaissance dam, a giant hydroelectric project it is building on the Blue Nile,after talks…
Sudan to permit drinking alcohol for non-Muslims,ban female genital mutilation
Sudan to allow non-Muslims to consume alcohol and strengthen women’s rights, including banning female genital mutilation (FGM), its justice minister…
Bulgarian President Radev calls for Borissov and government to resign
Bulgarian President Ruman Radev is calling for Prime Minister Boyko Borissov and his government to resign amid anti-corruption protests.
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda resigns after dispute
DRC Justice Minister Celestin Tunda tenders resignation after a dispute with President Felix Tshisekedi over judicial reform proposals.
Civil rights audit blasts Facebook’s handsoff policy on Trump posts
Civil rights audit commissioned comes as some 900 advertisers boycott the social media site.Auditor considers Facebook decision as terrible precedent
Tunisian Al Watania refuses to be part of parliamentary committee
Tunisian Al Watania refuses to be part of parliamentary committee of investigation into suspected conflict of interest involving PM Elyes…
United States looking to ban TikTok
United States is considering banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, over allegations Beijing is using them to spy on…
Emmanuel Macron reshuffles government to rescue coronavirus-ravaged economy
Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government with conservatives given prominent roles in efforts to rescue France’s coronavirus-ravaged economy.
US Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down, setback to Trump
US federal judge sided with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until…
Hong Kong released additional details of controversial China law
Hong Kong released additional details of China’s new national security law for former British colony,security forces can stop people from…
British historian quits Cambridge over slavery remarks
British constitutional historian David Starkey quit at Cambridge University after he drew criticism for his remarks saying slavery was not…
George Bush close officials endorse Biden
The ’43 Alumni for Biden’ super PAC seeks to unseat President Donald Trump, who they say is unfit to lead…
Israel Uncertain over controversial process of West Bank annexation
Israel has signaled that occupied West Bank annexation controversial plan not imminent as Palestinians gather for renewed protests.
Healthcare workers staged protest across France demanding pay hikes
Healthcare workers rallies demanding pay hikes come as the French government prepares to wrap up weeks of talks on hospital…
Democrats in US Congress propose extensive police reforms
Democrats in US Congress unveiled a sweeping package of legislation aimed at combating police violence and racial injustice.
Hong Kong legislature passes China national anthem
Hong Kong’s legislature approved a contentious bill that makes it illegal to insult Chinese anthem,critics see as sign of China…
Beijing warns UK interfering HK affairs will backfire
Beijing has warned United Kingdom after Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised sanctuary for three million who may flee Hong Kong.
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong dragged out of legislative session
Pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session in a melee that broke out over…