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DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater
Culture

DC’s many prankster activists turn anger into street theater

WASHINGTON (AP) — In the nation’s capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. A group of 50…
Attacks on activists as Ukraine struggles with graft reform
World

Attacks on activists as Ukraine struggles with graft reform

Last summer, Vitaliy Ustymenko was brutally attacked by two men in broad daylight in an assault he believes was linked…
Nobel peace prize shines light on rape in conflict
World

Nobel peace prize shines light on rape in conflict

  Congolese doctor Denis Mukwege and Yazidi activist Nadia Murad, an IS sex slave survivor, will be presented with the…
Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan
Middle East

Architects, activists slam Jerusalem Old City cable car plan

  JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli plan to build a cable car to Jerusalem’s historic Old City has united architects…
Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris
World

Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris

  French police stopped two topless protesters who approached the motorcade of US President Donald Trump as he made his…
Iran-backed militias accused of reign of fear in Iraqi Basra
Middle East

Iran-backed militias accused of reign of fear in Iraqi Basra

    Hajar Youssif was on her daily commute to work, staring at her phone and flicking through her Instagram…
Myanmar media, activists condemn conviction of Reuters reporters
World

Myanmar media, activists condemn conviction of Reuters reporters

  Several Myanmar news outlets and dozens of civil society groups denounced the jailing of two Reuters reporters for seven…
Saudi Arabia says no room for mediation in Canada row, more measures possible
Middle East

Saudi Arabia says no room for mediation in Canada row, more measures possible

RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday there is no room for mediation in the kingdom’s escalating diplomatic dispute…
Egypt announces solidarity with Saudi Arabia in its spat with Canada
Egypt

Egypt announces solidarity with Saudi Arabia in its spat with Canada

  Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid said that his country stands with Saudi Arabia in its rejection of…
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