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Colorado politicians decry arrest of Mexican immigration activist
Colorado politicians are denouncing the arrest of a Mexican immigrant activist, noting her decades of living in her local community and lack of criminal history. Sen. Michael Bennet (D) called ...The Hill - 23h -
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 - 8h -
‘Gut punch’: Democrats decry Trump's plan to cut 80,000 at Veterans Affairs
Democrat lawmakers and veterans' groups are fuming over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
A Swiss politician was fined for buying pink water pistols online
A Swiss politician has been fined for buying water pistols online after authorities said the toys violate the country’s weapons lawABC News - Mar. 11 -
White House on French politician suggesting US return Statue of Liberty: 'Absolutely not'
The White House on Monday pushed back on a French politician who called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, jabbing the "low-level" French lawmaker. “Absolutely not,” ...The Hill - 2d -
Tesla dealerships targeted as Elon Musk decries "evil attacks"
Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration have provoked protests and violent attacks on Tesla across the U.S.CBS News - 1d -
Greenland's politicians unite to condemn Trump's annexation campaign
In an unusual show of unity, party leaders say they "cannot accept the repeated statements about the annexation of Greenland."BBC News - 5d -
Should Democrats run their own ‘un-politician’ in 2028?
Could such a formula work? Trump proved it could — twice.The Hill - 4d -
Chiefs are gathering information regarding Xavier Worthy arrest
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy has been arrested for assault in Texas.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8 -
Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban
Călin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled . Europe live – latest updates Romania’s top court has upheld a decision to ban presidential ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
French politician jokes US should return Statue of Liberty for siding with ‘tyrants’
Raphaël Glucksmann quips that US should give back 19th-century gift from France over Trump’s approach to Ukraine. A French European parliament member has quipped that the US should return the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician
Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest ratesFinancial Times - 2d -
Former Russian politician goes on trial in UK for breaching sanctions
The ex-governor of Sevastopol used funds for school fees and to access a Mercedes-Benz, court hearsFinancial Times - 1d -
Chiefs' Worthy arrested on family violence charge
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested on a felony domestic violence charge Friday in Texas.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
What to Know About the I.C.C. and Rodrigo Duterte’s Arrest
Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, was arrested on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court. But questions of jurisdiction complicate the matter.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Texas midwife arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions
A midwife in Texas has been arrested and charged with performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without the appropriate license.NBC News - 2d -
Iran’s Supreme Leader Rebuffs Trump’s Outreach Over Its Nuclear Program
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei decried “bullying governments” in an apparent response to a letter the White House sent to Iran earlier in the week.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Chiefs WR Worthy won't be charged after arrest
The Williamson County district attorney's office has declined to press charges against Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy following his arrest for an alleged assault.ESPN - Mar. 9 -
NYPD arrests dozens of protesters inside Trump Tower
Dozens of protesters have been arrested after staging a sit-in demonstration inside Trump Tower calling for the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.NBC News - 6d -
Texas midwife arrested, accused of providing illegal abortions
Texas has made what appears to be its first arrest under the state's controversial abortion law. CBS News correspondent Michael George has more.CBS News - 2d -
Rodrigo Duterte, former Philippine president, is arrested on International Criminal Court warrant
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday on an Interpol arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court amid accusations that he committed crimes against humanity during ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Protest to support Mahmoud Khalil leads to arrests at New York City Hall
Students marched from Washington Square Tuesday to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University. Some arrests were made at City Hall.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Texas AG announces multiple arrests over alleged illegal abortions
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Texas AG makes multiple arrests over alleged illegal abortions Ken Paxton this week announced the arrests of ...The Hill - 1d -
What is the International Criminal Court, which Duterte arrested?
The International Criminal Court has had former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on a warrant containing charges of murder as a crime against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns ...ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Why was Mahmoud Khalil arrested and why is it such a big deal?
The Palestinian activist’s arrest has sent shockwaves through US civil society because of its apparent ramifications for immigration and free speech. Here’s what you need to know Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Video shows ICE's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Friday released the full video of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest last weekend as outrage grows over his ...The Hill - 5d -
Texas makes 2 more abortion arrests
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced Tuesday that two more individuals have been arrested on charges they provided illegal abortions, apparently in connection to the midwife who was ...The Hill - 1d -
Minnesota state senator arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor
State Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Minn., was arrested after allegedly arranging to meet a police detective he believed was a 16-year-old. KARE's Jennifer Hoff reports.NBC News - 23h -
Trump says arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia first of "many to come"
President Trump warned that the arrest of prominent Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration authorities is the first "of many to come."CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Duterte’s Arrest Shows Power and Limits of the International Criminal Court
The arrest represents a significant victory for the I.C.C., but only a narrow set of circumstances made it possible.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
2 more suspects arrested after student dies in alleged hazing incident
Two men were arrested this week on charges of criminal hazing, a felony, the Baton Rouge Police Department said Tuesday.ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Japanese police arrest several men for alleged sexual assault of their daughters
Japanese media say police have arrested several men for alleged sexual assault of their underaged daughtersABC News - Mar. 12 -
Philippines' Duterte in The Hague after ICC arrest over drug war
Duterte, who led a "drug war" that killed thousands, was arrested for alleged crimes against humanity.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Schoolmate arrested in Hawaii girl's 1977 murder released from jail
Gideon Castro was arrested in Utah on a fugitive warrant for suspicion of second-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Dawn Momohara.CBS News - 6d -
Police in Japan arrest man in fatal knife attack on a YouTuber during livestreaming
Police in Japan said Friday that they had arrested a suspect in the fatal stabbing of a YouTuber while she was livestreaming on a downtown Tokyo street.NBC News - 6d -
Video shows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, pro-Palestinian activist
New video shows the arrest of Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil by Immigrations and Custom Enforcement agents.CBS News - 5d -
U.S. Arrests 2nd Person Tied to Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
The action came less than a week after Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and a prominent figure in campus demonstrations, was arrested.The New York Times - 5d -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - 17h -
Istanbul mayor, a key rival of Turkey's President Erdogan, is arrested
Critics say the arrest of Istanbul's mayor is part of a mounting crackdown by Turkey's president to silence all dissent.CBS News - 15h -
Turkey arrests dozens over online posts after Erdogan rival detained
Some 37 people have been arrested for "provocative" social media posts, the interior ministry says.BBC News - 1h
