COLOMBO—Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is willing to resign to make way for all-party government, his office said in a statement on Saturday, after thousands of protesters stormed the president’s official residence in Colombo. Soldiers and police were unable to hold back the crowd of chanting protesters demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation, as public…
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Offers Resignation After Protesters Storm President’s House
Unexplained Deaths: 23 Senior Cuban Military Officers Die Within 12 Months of Anti-Government Protests
Mystery surrounds the deaths of 23 high-ranking military officers within Cuba’s communist party who have died since July 2021. Concurrently, trials continue on the politically embattled island nation for protesters who participated in the landmark anti-government demonstrations last year. And experts think there’s a connection between the events. One of the nation’s most powerful men…
UK Police Arrest 13 Following Slowing Driving Protests Over Fuel Prices
Thirteen drivers were arrested on Monday after slow-driving protests over soaring fuel prices blocked roads. A number of “go-slow” protests were staged on Monday morning in Wales and parts of England, with drivers blocking several motorways and A-roads, calling for a cut in fuel duty. Six police forces were involved in policing the protests in their jurisdictions….
Crowds March in Downtown Ottawa to Call for Freedoms on Canada Day
This article will be updated throughout the day. OTTAWA—Crowds of people protesting against the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate have begun a march in downtown Ottawa, calling for freedoms while marking Canada Day. Cheering and chants of “freedom” could be heard as people marched along Wellington Street. A day earlier, a large crowd convened at the…
Crowds Rally in Ottawa After March for Freedoms on Canada Day
This article will be updated throughout the day. OTTAWA—Crowds of people are gathering in Ottawa to call for freedoms on Canada Day as police continue to maintain a heavy presence, at time confronting some protesters. Earlier in the day, a massive group of people marched across downtown Ottawa to protest the federal government’s different COVID-19…
Minister Fires Islamophobia Adviser for Backing UK Cinema Protests
A government adviser on Islamophobia who encouraged Muslims to protest against a cinema company to cancel the showing of a movie about the Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, has been sacked by Michael Gove for encouraging “communal tensions” and “limiting free expression.” On Friday, it was reported that Imam Qari Asim, an independent adviser on Islamophobia to…
Washington Ups Police Presence Ahead of Supreme Court Protests
Authorities in Washington say they will increase their police presence and are urging visitors not to bring firearms into the city limits as the Supreme Court prepares to release several decisions on gun rights and abortion. Groups are planning on holding rallies and protests ahead of the Supreme Court rulings, which are likely to happen…
Washington Boosts Police Presence Ahead of Supreme Court Decisions
Officials in Washington say they will increase their police presence and are urging visitors not to bring firearms into the city limits as the Supreme Court prepares to release several decisions on gun rights and abortion. Groups are planning to hold rallies and protests ahead of the Supreme Court rulings, which are likely to happen…
British Cinema Chain Drops Film Nationwide Amid Muslim Protests
A British cinema chain has dropped the showing of a film nationwide after its Arabian holy legend subject matter prompted protests from some members of the Muslim community. Bolton Cineworld was the first outlet to say it would no longer be taking bookings for “The Lady of Heaven” following an outcry from some Muslims in…
Death Toll in Iran Building Collapse Rises to at Least 38
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—The death toll in a catastrophic tower collapse in southwestern Iran rose to at least 38 on Sunday, state TV reported, as emergency workers pulled another body from the rubble amid fears still more could be trapped in the destruction. It’s unclear how many more people remain unaccounted for in the collapse…
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