Latest in Funeral for activist turns into call for justice for other missing Syrians
Sort by
772 items
-
Funeral for activist turns into call for justice for other missing Syrians
Hundreds of Syrians marched through central Damascus in a funeral procession for one of the country's most prominent anti-government activists, whose body was found after the ouster of President ...ABC News - 3h -
Mazen al-Hamada, Syrian Pro-Democracy Activist, Is Mourned at Funeral
Mazen al-Hamada spread the word about the plight of Syrians and his own abuse in the Assad regime’s prisons. He was found dead in Syria this week.The New York Times - 8h -
Activists sentenced over milk pouring stunts
The pair stole milk and caused damage in Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges on 7 October 2022.BBC News - 4h -
Middle East crisis live: calls for justice as hundreds join funeral of Syrian activist who became symbol of regime brutality
Burial procession for Mazen al-Hamada saw marchers hold signs of other missing detainees and chants for Bashar al-Assad to face trial. The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the country has ...The Guardian - 6h -
Thousands attend the funeral of a Taliban minister killed by an Islamic State suicide bomber
Thousands of people have attended the funeral of a Taliban government minister killed in an Islamic State suicide bombing the previous dayABC News - 8h -
-
Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice
In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.BBC News - 12h -
‘We need time’: Syrians in Europe resist calls to return home
Refugees in Germany and elsewhere are in ‘wait and see’ mode after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - 19h -
Mace, activist dispute handshake that resulted in arrest
A disputed handshake is at the center of a Tuesday incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) that resulted in an Illinois man’s arrest, according to a police report and a witness who spoke to The ...The Hill - 1d -
Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football's postseason
First-round games in the College Football Playoff mean four ranked teams won't make traditional bowlsABC News - 1d -
Mourinho wants 'justice' over Man City charges
Jose Mourinho has hit back at Pep Guardiola's claim that he wants to see Manchester City relegated to League One by saying he only wants "justice in football."ESPN - 1d -
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Funeral Held Privately in Minnesota
Brian Thompson was remembered in his Minnesota hometown as a devoted father to his two sons.The New York Times - 1d -
Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."CBS News - 2d -
Syrian activist whose suffering became symbol of Assad brutality found dead in Sednaya prison
Mazen al-Hamada had escaped to tell the world about regime’s torture before returning to Damascus. Middle East crisis – live updates When he spoke to lawmakers and in lecture theatres around ...The Guardian - 2d -
'I'm scanning every face' - one woman's search for the family she has lost
A woman whose grandfather, father and brothers were detained by the military tells the BBC it is "devastating" that they are still missing.BBC News - 2d -
-
Activists Call on Biden to Clear Death Row Before Trump Takes Office
The series of open letters from human rights activists and former corrections officials aligned with a larger push from Democrats for sweeping clemency action for those in prison.The New York Times - 3d -
Syrians Search Notorious Prison for Thousands of Missing
The regime’s downfall has given hope to families of Syrians who disappeared in recent decades.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Broadway debut
Ketanji Brown Jackson is Broadway bound — the Supreme Court justice will make her Great White Way debut this week as part of a one-night-only performance. The 54-year-old justice will appear in a ...The Hill - 3d -
Germany and other European countries suspend decisions on Syrians' asylum bids after Assad's fall
Germany and several other European countries said Monday they are suspending decisions on asylum claims by Syrian nationals because of the unclear situation in their homeland following the fall of ...ABC News - 3d -
‘Beyond our dreams’: exiled Syrian activists set sights on returning home
Fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime marks end of a chapter for citizens that began with Arab spring uprising. Nasma and Haleem Kawas met during the first protests in Aleppo against Bashar al-Assad’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Biden calls Assad regime collapse 'fundamental act of justice'
President Biden called the recent collapse of the Assad regime in Syria "a fundamental act of justice" in remarks at the White House on Sunday. “At long last, the Assad regime has fallen,” Biden ...The Hill - 4d -
-
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, Damascus
Syrian opposition activists and a rebel commander say insurgents have reached the suburbs of the capital, DamascusABC News - 5d -
A Wrong Turn in Mississippi
The winding road of tracking down a family tree.The New York Times - 5d -
Trans rights activists protest Capitol bathroom ban
Transgender rights activists including Chelsea Manning, a former U.S. army intelligence analyst and whistleblower, took to Capitol Hill on Thursday in protest of a new policy barring trans people ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Roommate Convicted in Murder of Kenyan Gay Rights Activist
Edwin Chiloba’s body was found stuffed inside a metal box by the roadside last year. A high court judge did not give a motive but said his roommate carried out the murder.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
-
-
Steve Kerr 'angry' and 'mad' about missed timeout call in final seconds of Warriors' loss to Nuggets
Steve Kerr believes the referees should have called a technical foul on Christian Braun after he appeared to call for a timeout his team didn't have.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Fraud arrest over 'justice for killed PC' campaign
The arrest is in connection with a campaign to bring the killer of PC Yvonne Fletcher to justice.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Kerr, Warriors irate refs missed Nuggets timeout call in loss
Warriors coach Steve Kerr was frustrated by a key missed call in Golden State's 119-115 loss against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
A turning point for the dollar is coming
The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at oddsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Activist shareholder intensifies campaign for Rio to quit London
Palliser Capital says dual structure has been an ‘unmitigated failure’ that cost shareholders $50bn of valueFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
-
Call Of Duty's Best Stoner DLC Yet Turns You Into A Pot-Smoking Lizard
Activision has announced what's coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone for the holiday season, and while there are plenty of festive updates planned , one store bundle in particular ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Inside the Supreme Court Justices’ Ethics Debate
In private meetings and memos, the justices made new rules for themselves — then split on whether they could, or should, be enforced.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Funeral for murdered Harshita Brella held in India
Ms Brella's family say they are frustrated by the pace of a police investigation into her murder.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
The surprise Syrian rebel offensive could be a Mideast turning point
For years, American policymakers have grappled with how to manage the Middle East’s shifting alliances and conflicts while reducing direct military commitments.The Hill - Dec. 2
