Across Portugal, a number of photography exhibitions are currently on display that commemorate the ousting of the Estado Novo, the dictatorial, authoritarian and corporatist political regime that had ruled the country since 1933. The work of photographer Alfredo Cunha features prominently in many – he authored a book compiling the most emblematic images of this […]
NEW DELHI (AP) — Hundreds of Tibetans in exile marched on the streets of New Delhi on Sunday to commemorate the 65th Tibetan National Uprising Day against China. Over 300 protesters gathered near India’s Parliament House and chanted slogans including “Tibet was never a part of China” and ”China should leave Tibet.” The protesters carried […]
Jan. 16—WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Shawnee Township man facing two felony charges and seven misdemeanor counts for his alleged criminal involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally at the U.S. Capitol has parted ways with his attorney less than a month before his scheduled trial. According to records in the U.S. District […]
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil on Monday observed the anniversary of last year’s uprising in the capital when thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro invaded government buildings and called for a military intervention to remove President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from office. Several demonstrations in defense of democracy were taking place […]
Jan. 2—WASHINGTON, D.C. — A hearing has been scheduled for Friday in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on motions filed by a Celina couple seeking release from jail while awaiting trial on charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 “Stop the Steal” rally at the U.S. Capitol. Donald and Shawndale Chilcoat, charged […]
Florida Republican leaders, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Rick Scott, have joined in the call for state GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler to resign amid recent allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman. Ziegler has not been charged, but an investigation with the Sarasota Police remains open. Ziegler has maintained his innocence and said in […]