Tag: Politics
‘We Came Here Gloating’: Syrians Loot Assad’s Palace
Thrilled by the fall of President Bashar al-Assad, Syrians took furniture and appliances from his official residence. Some posed for photos.
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South Korean Who Grabbed Soldier’s Rifle: ‘I Couldn’t Back Down’
An Gwi-ryeong, a spokeswoman for a political party, went viral after confronting troops during South Korea’s night of martial law. “My first thought...
French Prime Minister Resigns After No Confidence Vote
French lawmakers voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier, making his three-month-old government the shortest in modern French history.
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South Korean Troops Enter Parliament Building
Soldiers stormed South Korea’s National Assembly as legislative aides put up barricades to give lawmakers time to vote on nullifying President Yoon Suk...
South Korea’s President Lifts Martial Law After Order Sparked Protests
Protests broke out in Seoul after President Yoon Suk Yeol temporarily declared an emergency martial law on Tuesday. Hours later, the National Assembly...
World Gets First Glimpse Into Notre-Dame’s Renovated Interior
President Emmanuel Macron of France toured the Paris cathedral five years after it was damaged in a devastating fire. The landmark is expected...
Pakistan’s Army Deployed as Police Clash With Imran Khan’s Supporters
Soldiers have been ordered to defend government buildings and use gunfire against Imran Khan’s supporters if needed.
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How US fraud charges against him impact India’s economy and politics
Getty ImagesWhile the US-India business relationship may face scrutiny, it’s unlikely to be significantly impacted, particularly given the recent $500m US deal with...
Māori Protesters Lead March to New Zealand’s Parliament
Protesters dressed in traditional Māori attire performed hakas while marching alongside tens of thousands of people through the streets of the nation’s capital,...
Uncertainty for Loved Ones of Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Activists
Ventus Lau is one of 45 activists and politicians who was sentenced in the city’s biggest national security trial. His girlfriend, Emilia Wong,...
