Turkey detains journalists and replaces elected mayor amid crackdown on opposition
Turkish authorities have detained a prominent investigative journalist and four of his colleagues and replaced an elected pro-Kurdish mayor with a state appointee
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9 detained over Turkey ski resort fire, at least 76 dead
Nine people have been detained in connection with the fire that broke out at a ski resort in Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 76 people and injuring dozens more. BBC News reporter Esra Yalcinalp ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Ukraine Detains Commanders Amid Setbacks on the Front
Two generals and a colonel blamed for the loss of territory in eastern Ukraine to Russian forces last year have been held, the country’s security service said.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Maduro sworn in for 3rd time as Venezuelan president, opposition leader briefly detained
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro, who's been in power since 2013, has been sworn in for a third time despite outcry surrounding his election. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was briefly ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Briefly Detained as Regime Tightens Crackdown
María Corina Machado was seized by President Nicolás Maduro’s regime after she appeared at a protest in Caracas.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela opposition leader arrested, released amid tense crackdown
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Venezuelan opposition leader detained ahead of Maduro's inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was detained amid antigovernment protests in Caracas on Thursday, a day before President Nicolás Maduro is expected to be sworn in to a third full ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Detained at Protest
Ms. Machado has garnered enormous support for her opposition to the country’s autocrat, Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released
Cecilia Sala, 29, was detained last month while on a reporting trip. She had been held for 20 days and told her family that she was kept in isolation.The New York Times - Jan. 8
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Church of England's Liverpool bishop resigns after assault allegations
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BBC apologizes to staff who felt they were unable to raise concerns about comedian Russell Brand
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Richard Williamson, Catholic bishop whose Holocaust denial embarrassed Pope, dies
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3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.CBS News - 6m -
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