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As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
Middle East
November 4, 2022
As many as 14,000 arrested in Iran over last six weeks, United Nations says
CNN — As many as 14,000 people have been arrested in Iran during protests there since September, according to a top United Nations official. “Over…
At least 20 killed in Ecuador prison riot
World
April 10, 2022
At least 20 killed in Ecuador prison riot
(CNN) – Ecuadorian authorities said Monday they are in “total control” of a prison in the south of the country…
Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol
World
February 23, 2021
Security officials to answer for Jan. 6 failures at Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is set to hear from former U.S. Capitol security officials for the first time about the…
Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus
World
January 13, 2021
Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus
By PAN PYLAS (AP) — Waning trust in governments and all types of media is threatening to limit the rollout…
Five Lebanese prisoners die in accident following mass prison break-out
Middle East
November 21, 2020
Five Lebanese prisoners die in accident following mass prison break-out
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Five escaping prisoners died on Saturday when their car hit a tree after more than 60 detainees…
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
World
November 24, 2018
Paris police fire tear gas, water cannon against ‘yellow vest’ protesters
Police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday in central Paris against “yellow vest” protesters demanding French President Emmanuel…
Palestinians: Israeli troops kill youth in West Bank clash
Middle East
October 24, 2018
Palestinians: Israeli troops kill youth in West Bank clash
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli troops have shot and killed a Palestinian youth…
20 Zamalek football club fans arrested, 7 injured following riot in Alexandria
Egypt
July 10, 2017
20 Zamalek football club fans arrested, 7 injured following riot in Alexandria
Riots took place Saturday night, following the football match between the Egyptian football club of Zamalek and the Libyan club…
54 Morsy loyalists referred to criminal court in Sharqiya over Jan riots
Egypt
March 31, 2014
54 Morsy loyalists referred to criminal court in Sharqiya over Jan riots
Prosecutors in Zagazig, Sharqiya referred 54 supporters of deposed president Mohamed Morsy on Monday to criminal trial over charges of involvement…
Ultras football fans target ruling generals
Egypt
February 2, 2012
Ultras football fans target ruling generals
Some of the Egyptian football fans who had a front-line role in toppling former President Hosni Mubarak have a new…