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Sudanese demand justice for those slain in 2019 crackdown
Middle East
June 3, 2021
Sudanese demand justice for those slain in 2019 crackdown
CAIRO (AP) — Protesters took to the streets in Sudan’s capital and elsewhere across the country amid tight security on…
Charges after US Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups
World
June 2, 2021
Charges after US Capitol insurrection roil far-right groups
Former President Donald Trump’s lies about a stolen 2020 election united right-wing supporters, conspiracy theorists and militants on Jan. 6,…
Oman, S.Arabia discuss investment, days after Omanis protest over unemployment
Middle East
June 2, 2021
Oman, S.Arabia discuss investment, days after Omanis protest over unemployment
Senior Saudi and Omani officials on Tuesday discussed investment opportunities in both countries, state media reported, a few days after…
Rioters blame their actions on 2020 election misinformation
World
May 29, 2021
Rioters blame their actions on 2020 election misinformation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Falsehoods about the election helped bring insurrectionists to the Capitol on Jan. 6, and now some…
Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for Oct. 1 illegal assembly
World
May 28, 2021
Jailed HK tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to 14 months for Oct. 1 illegal assembly
Jailed Hong Kong media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai was given a new prison sentence of 14 months on…
Oman protests see police fire tear gas in flashpoint city
Middle East
May 26, 2021
Oman protests see police fire tear gas in flashpoint city
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Oman fired tear gas Wednesday at demonstrators in a flashpoint city amid…
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
Middle East
May 25, 2021
Protesters again demonstrate in quiet Oman over poor economy
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dozens of protesters angry over firings and the poor economy of Oman marched through…
Rare protests in Oman over jobs draw massive police response
Middle East
May 24, 2021
Rare protests in Oman over jobs draw massive police response
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Scattered protests in Oman over layoffs and poor economic conditions drew a massive police…
The mob made me do it: Rioters claim Jan. 6 crowd at fault
World
May 23, 2021
The mob made me do it: Rioters claim Jan. 6 crowd at fault
Christopher Grider said he came to Washington on Jan. 6 with no intention of rioting. But he got caught up…
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
World
May 22, 2021
Myanmar junta leader says Suu Kyi will soon appear
Myanmar’s junta leader Min Aung Hlaing said deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi was healthy at home and would appear…