Protesters and police clashed on Saturday morning in the western German city of Essen, the site of a two-day party congress by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) that is due to get under way. Police made several arrests and said that some officers were attacked in violent incidents as thousands of demonstrators sought to […]
Up to 100,000 protestors are expected to descend on Essen on Saturday as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) holds a two-day congress to elect its new executive, police in the western Germany city predicted. The authorities raised concerns that, while most of the expected demonstrations would be peaceful, around 1,000 leftist extremists would use […]
There’s more here than “greets” that eye. Welcoming travelers aboard a plane might seem like a polite courtesy, but there’s another reason flight attendants greet people with a smile: to size them up. A stewardess recently spilled the beans on this ulterior motive in a video with more than 6.2 million views on TikTok. “Did […]
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Dozens of potential firefighters looking to ignite their careers with Huntsville Fire and Rescue (HFR) got a dose of what it would be like on the job. HFR is ringing the alarm for more candidates. Officials with the department spent Wednesday evening hosting a meet and greet in an effort to […]
Christian Orthodox worshippers have thronged the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem for one of the most chaotic gatherings in the Christian calendar – the ancient ceremony of the Holy Fire. The event takes place in the location where Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, and involves a flame being taken from Jesus’ […]
The Queen of Spain had a relatable reason for saying hello while sitting down Alamy Live News Queen Letizia of Spain sits and speaks to Queen Maxima of the Netherlands before the state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on April 17, 2024. Queen Letizia of Spain was in sparkling form at the state […]
HOLLAND — It’s going to be a busy year for the League of Women Voters Holland Area with several elections featuring local, state and national offices on the calendar. With that in mind, the organization has several upcoming events coming up to inform the community about local candidates and educate voters on new voting rights. […]
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Lawmakers in Pakistan’s National Assembly elected Sunday Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s new prime minister for the second time. Allies of imprisoned former premier Imran Khan in parliament shouted in protest against his appointment, alleging rigging in last month’s election. Speaker Ayaz Sadiq said Sharif secured 201 votes, defeating Omar Ayub of […]
By Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s outgoing president has taken steps to promote a smooth hand-off for national oil company Pemex, three sources told Reuters, but the latest moves will likely postpone a day of reckoning for the world’s most heavily-indebted oil company. Last week, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador rolled out […]
Jan. 26—HENDERSON — A good portion of gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Stein‘s campaign event on Wednesday centered around Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, one of three Republican candidates vying for the nomination in the March 5 primary. Mayor Melissa Elliott got the 50-strong crowd in the Farm Bureau Room excited and introduced Sheriff Curtis Brame, […]