Aug 19 Protesters rally outside Chicago DNC, where officials pledge to keep peace By Sophia Tareen, Joey Cappelletti, Lea Skene, Associated Press A few thousand protesters marched toward the site of the Democratic National Convention on its opening day Monday to voice their opposition to the war in Gaza. As the crowd neared the United Center, dozens of protesters broke through a… Continue reading
Aug 18 Thousands of activists calling for a cease-fire in Gaza expected at the Democratic convention By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press Demonstrations are expected every day of the convention with many activists in agreement that an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war is the priority. Continue reading
Aug 07 Bangladesh’s prime minister quit and fled the country after weeks of protests. What’s next? By Julhas Alam, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press What began as peaceful protests by students in Bangladesh against a quota system for government jobs eventually turned into an uprising that forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee the country by helicopter. Here’s what we know. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 5:00 Hundreds arrested as anti-immigrant protesters wreak havoc in across England By Malcolm Brabant British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in office just a month, has promised to crack down on groups of 'right-wing thugs' who’ve ignited a week of racially motivated, anti-immigrant riots in towns and cities across England. Nearly 400 people have been… Continue watching
Aug 05 UK leader Starmer promises ‘standing army’ of police to deal with anti-Muslim rioting By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer has held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials as he seeks to end violence and attacks on immigrants, mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Continue reading
Aug 05 Bangladeshi prime minister Hasina resigns as protests widen, storming of official residence By Julhas Alam, Krutika Pathi, Associated Press Thousands of demonstrators stormed her official residence and other buildings associated with her party and family on Monday. Continue reading
Aug 04 Watch 5:39 How Bangladesh’s student protests ignited a broader movement against the country’s leader By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery Bangladesh is under a nationwide curfew and internet blackout after a weekend of violent clashes between security forces and protestors. Almost 300 people have died since the start of the protests, which have grown into a national movement against Prime… Continue watching
Aug 04 World leaders voice concern as thousands arrested in Venezuela after disputed election By Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press In a statement, the leaders of several European countries including France, Spain, Germany and Italy said “the rights of all the Venezuelans, especially the political leaders, should be respected during this process. We strongly condemn any arrests or threats against… Continue reading
Aug 04 Renewed protests in Bangladesh leave nearly 100 dead as military announces new curfew By Julhas Alam, Associated Press Nearly 100 people were killed and hundreds more injured Sunday as renewed anti-government protests swept across Bangladesh, with protesters calling for the prime minister to resign and the prime minister accusing them of “sabotage” and cutting off mobile internet in… Continue reading
Jul 24 Thousands of protestors outside the Capitol denounce Israel’s war in Gaza as Netanyahu visits By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Throngs of demonstrators rallied near the Capitol before starting their march ahead of Netanyahu's joint address to Congress, but police blocked them from getting close to the building. Police said they used pepper spray after some protesters became “violent” and… Continue reading