Police Volunteer Found Guilty of Raping and Murdering Trainee Doctor at Work in Case That Sparked Nationwide Protests in India
A court in India on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that ignited nationwide protests calling for better protection for healthcare workers, particularly women.
Mayor Caught on Camera Flipping Off Striking Teachers, Blames His Actions on 'Frightened Wife'
Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga was caught on camera flipping off striking teachers during a tense negotiation standoff.
Angry Residents Hurl Mud at Royals During Visit to Devastated Town: 'They Left Us to Die'
During a visit to Paiporta, Spain, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced a furious crowd that hurled mud and shouted accusations of "murder" at them.
At least four dead and dozens arrested as government ramps up repression in Venezuela
President Maduro said the people detained were engaged in "terrorist acts"
Cuba To Ensure Availability Of Food Rations Following Protests
The president appeared on the mid-day TV newscast and made the announcement. In the address, he noted that his administration has made an "enormous effort" to ensure that the entire 11 million population gets a proper food supply.
Five Killed In Clashes With Police In Haiti Amid Protests
Haiti has been engulfed in unrest since Monday, with thousands of people in Port-au-Prince and across the country demanding that the prime minister step down in line with a political agreement forged in 2022.
Argentine Police Battle Protesters Opposed To Sweeping Reform Bill
Argentine police fired rubber bullets Thursday to disperse protesters gathered outside Congress as lawmakers debated the new president's sweeping economic, social and political reform package.
AfD In Vote Setback After Huge Protest Wave In Germany
The far-right AfD party suffered a narrow electoral defeat on Sunday after huge protests swept across Germany against the anti-immigration group over revelations of debates about mass expulsions of immigrants.
Machu Picchu Protesters Block Tourist Train Tracks
Visitors to Peru's iconic Machu Picchu site had their trip briefly interrupted Thursday by protesters angry with the government for privatizing ticket sales at the Inca citadel.
Tens Of Thousands Join Protests Following Shootings In Serbia
Serbia's President accused the opposition of capitalising on a national tragedy to promote their interests.
China Reduces Reporting Numbers As Covid-19 Cases Surge In Country
China has reduced reporting the numbers of Covid-19 cases and will cease accounting for asymptomatic cases as well.
Dina Boluarte Is Peru's New President After Predecessor's Arrest
The South American country's first-ever woman leader asked the opposition for a truce as she tried to end the turmoil sparked by Pedro Castillo, who had attempted to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.
Peru's Congress Impeaches, Sacks President Pedro Castillo After Dissolution Decree
Castillo became the third president since 2018 to be sacked under the "moral incapacity" provision in the constitution.
Varying Levels Of Protests Erupt Throughout The 2022 Qatar World Cup
The World Cup has been filled with expected controversy and protests due to Qatar’s history of human rights violations. Here are a few ways in which fans and teams are taking stands in their own way at Qatar’s World Cup.
Supreme Leader Of Iran Blames The United States For Protests Over Mahsa Amini's Death
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, is blaming the United States for the protests following the death of Mahsa Amini.
Security Forces Arrest Woman Eating At Restaurant Without Headscarf In Iran
A woman was arrested in Iran for not complying with the country’s strict dress code after a picture of her eating breakfast in a restaurant without a hijab went viral on social media.
Indonesians Protest Over Fuel Price Hike After Energy Subsidy Budget Cut
Protests occured in Indonesia on Tuesday after President Joko Widodo announced the massive cut of energy subsidies and a fuel price hike, an unpopular move that has caused anger in the people.
Protests, Queues As Bangladesh Experiences Steep Increase In Fuel Prices
Protests and demonstrations erupt in Bangladesh after the government announced a fuel price hike of over 50% on Friday, as the country battles high fuel import prices and inflation.
'Maniac' Vladimir Putin Could Be Ousted By 2024 If Protests Continue, Expert Claims
Russian President Vladimir Putin may be removed from power by 2024 should protests continue in Moscow and other major Russian cities.
Cops Unload Hail Of Gunfire On Unarmed Black Man, Viral Body-Cam Footage Reveals
As protests erupt in a small Ohio town due to the killing of an unarmed black man, the government released body-cam footage on Sunday that shows his brutal death in the hands of police officers.
Protests Against Roe v. Wade Ruling Sweep America As Pride Parade Takes On Issues
As protests erupt across the country due to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Pride parades and queer people have become vocal in their opposition to the Supreme Court's ruling on Friday.
Woman Who Set Five Police Patrol Cars On Fire During 2020 Protests Sentenced
A Washington woman who set five police patrol cars on fire during the anti-police brutality protests in Seattle in 2020 has been sentenced to five years behind bars on Tuesday, March. 1.
Iraqi Prime Minister al-Kadhimi Speaks Out After Drone Assassination Attempt
Several world leaders such as Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry, Iran’s top security official have expressed condemnation on the foiled assassination bid.
Man Admits Planting Improvised Explosives In Downtown Pittsburgh During George Floyd Protests
Michael Michanowicz has pleaded guilty to planting improvised bombs in downtown Pittsburgh during the George Floyd protests in the summer of 2020.
Erie Man Pleads Guilty To Throwing Molotov Cocktails At Cops During May 30, 2020 Riots
Tyvarh Nicholson, arrested in relation to the George Floyd protests in Erie, Pennsylvania, has pleaded guilty to throwing Molotov cocktails at police officers during a protest.
Colorado High School Students Reenact George Floyd's Death On Snapchat, Principal Resigns
Meanwhile, three other officers apart from Derek Chauvin involved in the death of George Floyd -- Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao, also face trial.
Doctor Who Treated Alexei Navalny Dead At 55 Due To Cardiac Arrest
“The doctor actually died of a heart attack, because he had a really stressful job and he actually lost people who were close to him,” said spokeswoman Galina Nazarova to the media outlet, Life.ru.
Pornhub's Abrupt Ban In Thailand Is Likely To Cause Widespread Civil Unread
It is also alleged that the ban came forth after the website reportedly carried a few compromising royal images.
Man Strangulates NYPD Cop During Thursday Night Protests
“Violence – in any form – is unacceptable. We will be reviewing this incident, and bring any additional perpetrators to justice,” they tweeted, on a post of the chain," tweeted the NYPD cops.
Trump's Acting Homeland Security Chief Reveals White Supremacist Extremists Had A Part To Play In Violent Attacks
“ I think there are anarchists and far-left groups involved in the violence in Portland. I think Antifa is involved in Portland,” said Barr to the Congress