crackdowns

Mass raids target Russian opposition chief
World

Mass raids target Russian opposition chief

Russian investigators raided opposition offices across the country on Tuesday, in the latest move to increase pressure on top Kremlin…
As warm welcome chills, Turkey clamps down on Syrians
Middle East

As warm welcome chills, Turkey clamps down on Syrians

BEIRUT (AP) — Mustafa, a 21-year-old Syrian in Turkey, was at the shoe factory in Istanbul where he worked making…
Brazilian city weary of crime
World

Brazilian city weary of crime

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — It happens, on average, more than five times a day in Rio de Janeiro: Police…
India imposes Kashmir clampdown to head off Eid protests
World

India imposes Kashmir clampdown to head off Eid protests

Indian troops clamped tight restrictions on mosques across Kashmir for Monday’s Eid al-Adha festival, fearing anti-government protests over the stripping…
Dozens arrested at huge opposition rally in Moscow
World

Dozens arrested at huge opposition rally in Moscow

Nearly 50,000 opposition supporters rallied and dozens were arrested in Moscow on Saturday at one of the largest authorised protests…
India arrests over 500 as Kashmir clampdown challenged
World

India arrests over 500 as Kashmir clampdown challenged

NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian security forces have arrested more 500 people since New Delhi imposed a communications blackout and…
Turkish court prohibits 136 websites: monitor
Middle East

Turkish court prohibits 136 websites: monitor

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A Turkish court has banned 136 websites and social media accounts mainly belonging to organizations and people…
Renowned Hungarian philosopher Agnes Heller dies at 90
World

Renowned Hungarian philosopher Agnes Heller dies at 90

Renowned Hungarian philosopher Agnes Heller, who taught political theory for 25 years in New York, has died at the age…
7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids
World

7,800 police in Philippines punished for deadly drug raids

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of Philippine police officers have received administrative punishments with more than 2,000 dismissed for wrongdoings…
Turkey orders arrest of 176 military personnel over suspected Gulen links
Middle East

Turkey orders arrest of 176 military personnel over suspected Gulen links

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey has ordered the arrest of 176 serving military personnel over suspected links to the network which…
Back to top button