Arab Spring exiles look back 10 years after Egypt uprising LONDON: The Egyptians who took to the streets on Jan. 25, 2011, knew what they were doing. They knew they risked arrest and worse. But as their numbers swelled in Cairo's central Tahrir Square, they tasted success. Police forces backed off, and... Women 24 Jan, 2021
Officer with knee to George Floyd's neck to be tried alone MINNEAPOLIS: A former Minneapolis police officer who held his knee to George Floyd's neck for minutes will be tried separately from the three other former officers accused in his death, according to an order filed Tuesday that cites limited courtroom... Women 13 Jan, 2021
'A sad day': NBA reacts to Capitol protest, Blake decision MIAMI: With words and actions, several NBA teams showed dismay Wednesday hours after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump was able to storm the US Capitol and in response to a decision by a Wisconsin prosecutor not to charge a police... 07 Jan, 2021
Nearly 150 arrested at Paris protest over security bill PARIS: Paris police took nearly 150 people into custody at what quickly became a tense and sometimes ill-tempered protest Saturday against proposed security laws, with officers wading into the crowds of several thousand to haul away suspected... Women 13 Dec, 2020
Harris pays tribute to Black women in 1st speech as VP-elect Vice president-elect Kamala Harris on Saturday paid tribute to the women, particularly Black women, whose shoulders she stands on as she shatters barriers that have kept mostly white men entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more... Women 08 Nov, 2020
Biden gains ground on Trump in�Georgia�and Pennsylvania, edges closer to White House WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gained more ground on President Donald Trump in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania on Friday, edging closer to the White House hours after Trump falsely claimed the election... Women 06 Nov, 2020
Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona Dozens of angry supporters of President Donald Trump converged on vote-counting centers in Detroit and Phoenix as the returns went against him Wednesday in the two key states, while thousands of anti-Trump protesters demanding a complete tally of the... Women 05 Nov, 2020
Trump leads Biden in Florida, seen as a must-win for the president WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTO: President Donald Trump was narrowly leading Democratic rival Joe Biden in the vital battleground state of Florida on Tuesday, while other competitive swing states that will help decide the election outcome, such as... Women 04 Nov, 2020
Nigeria's president urges end to protests but remains silent on demonstration shooting Amnesty says 12 protesters killed in Lagos on Tuesday President did not refer to protest shooting in speech Buhari is a former military ruler voted into office in 2015 ABUJA/LAGOS: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday called for... Women 23 Oct, 2020
Nigeria's Lagos state governor says no fatalities from Lekki shooting LAGOS: Nigeria's Lagos state governor said on Wednesday there were no fatalities recorded from a shooting in the suburb of Lekki. He described the shooting as people protested against police brutality on Tuesday night as among the "darkest hours... Women 21 Oct, 2020
Osaka wins US Open to confirm status as new star First player since 1994 to comeback from set down Third runner-up finish for Azarenka NEW YORK: Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second US Open title in three years with a 1-6 6-3 6-3 comeback win on Saturday... 13 Sep, 2020
Suspect in�Portland�shooting killed by police during arrest PORTLAND, OREGON: Police shot and killed an anti-fascist activist on Thursday as they moved in to arrest him for the alleged fatal shooting of a right-wing activist in Portland, Oregon, last weekend, officials said. Michael Reinoehl, 48, was... Women 04 Sep, 2020
