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Turkey detains journalists as protests over Erdogan rival’s jailing intensify
A media workers union says Turkish authorities detained several journalists from their homes amid escalating protests triggered by the imprisonment of a top rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - 5d -
Ancient Olympia hosts IOC candidates and voters two days ahead of presidential contest
Seven candidates in the IOC presidential election came to the most sacred Olympic site two days before the contest Thursday to elect a new leaderABC News - Mar. 18 -
Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
The alarming detention of the Turkish president’s rival
Move against Istanbul mayor brings fears of authoritarian slide by ErdoğanFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Just Stop Oil protester, 78, who was returned to jail as no tag fitted her, on her life inside
Gaie Delap on the shocking failures in healthcare and support she saw in jail, and how she coped with being there. “I was behind bars for Christmas, new year and my birthday on 10 January,” said ...The Guardian - 5d -
Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence
Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 1d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 1d -
Serbians stage huge protest in Belgrade against their president
Farmers and bikers join students in climax to movement that Aleksandar Vučić labels an ‘imported revolution’. A vast demonstration has been gathering in Belgrade, marking the climax of more than ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men. Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Chaos in Romania's capital after far-right Calin Georgescu barred from presidential redo
Chaos broke out in Romania’s capital as supporters of the far-right populist Calin Georgescu protested the electoral body’s decision to reject his candidacy in a presidential election redoABC News - Mar. 9 -
LOOK: JJ Redick doesn't like that and other pictures of the day in the NBA
LOOK: JJ Redick doesn't like that and other pictures of the day in the NBAYahoo Sports - 4d -
Serbian officials deny illegal sonic weapon attack on peaceful protesters
Serbian officials are denying that security forces illegally used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rallyABC News - Mar. 16 -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 6d -
Video shows New Jersey mayor stumbling during drunk driving arrest with young son in car
A New Jersey mayor was filmed stumbling and losing her balance as she was arrested for drunk driving with her young son in the car on St. Patrick's Day.NBC News - 15h -
Video shows New Jersey mayor stumbling during drunk driving arrest with young son in car
A New Jersey mayor was filmed stumbling and losing her balance as she was arrested for drunk driving with her young son in the car on St. Patrick's Day.NBC News - 15h -
Serbia denies using sonic weapons on protesters after video shows sound trigger panic and stampede
Serbian officials denied Sunday that security forces used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Female students mark International Women's day by leading protests in Serbia against corruption
Female students have marked International Women's Day in Serbia by leading protests against corruption and sending a message decrying widespread violence against women in the countryABC News - Mar. 8 -
Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China
Soldiers had worked for ‘extremely sensitive and important units’ and ‘their acts betrayed the country’, Taipei court says. A Taiwan court has sentenced four soldiers, including three who worked in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Protesters march in Belgrade at huge rally against Serbian president
Authorities in capital make apparent attempt to disrupt demonstration by cancelling public transport. Tens of thousands of people from across Serbia have joined an anti-corruption rally in ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
Erdoğan’s main rival risks ban from Turkish vote after degree annulled
Popular Istanbul mayor faces potential disqualification from elections amid crackdown on oppositionFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Turkish police detain Erdoğan’s main political rival
Lira and stocks fall as Istanbul’s mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key challenger to president, heldFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Erdoğan’s move against main rival plunges Turkey into crisis
Politicians and investors say arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu marks dangerous turning point in authoritarian slideFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan
Hundreds more sought by authorities as they move to stifle dissent over arrest of popular Istanbul mayorFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
'I've not committed a serious crime, there's no jail term, but it feels like one'
One year on from being sacked as Leicester City Women manager after he breached the club's code of conduct by having a relationship with a player, Willie Kirk wants a second chance.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Germany's likely next leader seeks approval for huge defense and infrastructure package
Germany’s would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is asking lawmakers to allow the country to put “whatever it takes” into defense and to authorize an enormous fund for investment in its creaking ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Bengals progressing on huge extensions with Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, both could be done in days, per report
Both deals could reportedly be done in a matter of daysCBS Sports - Mar. 14 -
Eight journalists covering anti-government protests held in Turkey
Arrests condemned as ‘unlawful’ by press freedom groups, highlighting growing repression amid demonstrations against President Erdoğan. A prosecutor in Istanbul has remanded eight journalists in ...The Guardian - 3d -
International Women's Day protests demand equal rights, end to discrimination
International Women's Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world.CBS News - Mar. 8 -
What to Know About the Turmoil in Turkey
Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben ...The New York Times - 2d -
Trump’s first 50 days: Stocks suffer worst start to a presidential term since 2009
The first 50 days of President Donald Trump’s second term brought heightened volatility to financial markets already worried about slowing economic growth in the world’s largest economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day
The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. “We want to live,” said one supporter.The New York Times - 2d -
Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day
The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. “We want to live,” said one supporter.The New York Times - 2d -
Gazans Protest Against Hamas and War for a Second Day
The demonstrations, a rare show of dissent, appeared to have spread, reflecting frustration at the breakdown of a cease-fire with Israel. “We want to live,” said one supporter.The New York Times - 2d -
Sudan army recaptures presidential palace after two years of war
It follows days of heavy fighting as the army took control of areas previously held by a rival force.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
Steelers potential draft target has huge pro day
Jalen Milroe could be a target of the Steelers in the draft.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Florida defensive lineman Desmond Watson has huge Pro Day
Desmond Watson is so much more than just a 6-foot-6, 464-pound Florida Gator. He is strong and can play defensive line.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida defensive lineman Desmond Watson has huge Pro Day
Desmond Watson is so much more than just a 6-foot-6, 464-pound Florida Gator. He is strong and can play defensive line.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests
Bar had strained relations with Benjamin Netanyahu, whose aides are being investigated by intelligence agency. The head of Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence agency, has been dismissed, a ...The Guardian - Mar. 21 -
Global anti-Elon Musk protests planned at nearly 200 Tesla showroom locations
Tesla Takedown’s Global Day of Action will be the largest in a series of demonstrations that began after Trump term 2.0. Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms are planned across the US and ...The Guardian - 1d
