A mayor in Brussels gave no explanation of why he thought it necessary to try to stop a conservative gathering from taking place, other than saying he wanted to “guarantee public safety.”
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
Pro-Palestinian Protests Block Golden Gate Bridge and Other U.S. Hubs
The coordinated protests across the United States and around the globe were planned in part to coincide with Tax Day in the United States.
Israeli Teen’s Death Ignites More Violence in West Bank
Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians were wounded during clashes at several locations across the West Bank on Saturday after a missing teenage boy was found dead.
Protesters in Niger Call for U.S. Military Exit
Trainers and equipment from Russia landed in the West African nation this week, putting the continued presence of 1,000 U.S. military personnel there in doubt.
How the Israel-Hamas War Galvanized the American Left
As the death toll in Gaza climbed, the pro-Palestinian movement grew into a powerful, if disjointed, political force in the United States. Democrats are feeling the pressure.
Death Toll Likely to Rise After Explosion at Hydroelectric Plant in Italy
Emergency workers were searching for four other workers who were missing after the blast in northern Italy, which has galvanized unions in the region.
Austin Pushes Back on Claims of Israel Carrying Out Genocide in Gaza
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III made the comments during a hearing that was disrupted several times by protests of U.S. support for Israel’s assault on Hamas.
At Rally for Hostages, Nadler Is Booed After Calling for Gaza Aid
A speech by Jerrold Nadler, a long-serving Jewish Democrat and supporter of Israel, was met with a mixed response at a New York rally calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.
More Myanmar Political Prisoners Are Dying in Military Prisons
The country’s military rulers have signaled a new wave of detentions and, rights groups say, conditions for existing prisoners have deteriorated.
Netanyahu Faces Pressure at Home and Abroad, From Foes and Friends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has the challenge of trying to defeat Hamas while preserving both his government and Israel’s international alliances.