Tag: Police

Categories EU

Hundreds injured and more than 1,000 missing in one German district alone, amid severe floods – police

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The small rural district of Ahrweiler, in western Germany, seemingly faced the full wrath of the week’s severe floods, with the foul weather leaving dozens of people dead, hundreds injured, and scores of homes reduced to rubble. … Read More >Hundreds injured and more than 1,000 missing in one German district alone, amid severe floods – police

Categories World

South Africa’s president condemns ‘instigators’ for fueling ‘anarchy and mayhem’ that enabled deadly looting

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that the country’s security force has identified individuals responsible for instigating the “anarchy and mayhem” that led to the recent outbreak of deadly unrest. … Read More >South Africa’s president condemns ‘instigators’ for fueling ‘anarchy and mayhem’ that enabled deadly looting

Categories EU

Berlin police investigating sedition raid homes of 5 officers suspected of disseminating racist, right-wing views

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Berlin police have carried out searches targeting five of its officers suspected of airing far-right anti-government views, as part of an investigation into possible acts of sedition committed by the allegedly extremist cops. … Read More >Berlin police investigating sedition raid homes of 5 officers suspected of disseminating racist, right-wing views

Categories Latin America

Cuba reports 1st death amid anti-govt protests as US says Cubans coming by sea NOT welcome

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One man was killed in clashes with police during an anti-government rally, Cuba’s Interior Ministry said, confirming the first death amid the protests as the US insists it will turn away any Cubans who flee the unrest by sea. … Read More >Cuba reports 1st death amid anti-govt protests as US says Cubans coming by sea NOT welcome

Categories Middle East

Beirut blast demonstrators get past riot police and tear gas, smash front of minister’s home (VIDEOS)

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After being beaten and tear gassed by riot police, a mob of protesters in Beirut has smashed the entrance to the home of Lebanon’s interior minister, who they say is protecting those responsible for last year’s port explosion. … Read More >Beirut blast demonstrators get past riot police and tear gas, smash front of minister’s home (VIDEOS)

Categories World

WATCH: South African police walk through looted Johannesburg after deadly riots triggered by ex-president’s arrest

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Ongoing demonstrations against the arrest of former South African leader Jacob Zuma have turned Johannesburg upside down, with troops called in to stop widespread looting. The chaos has led to numerous deaths. … Read More >WATCH: South African police walk through looted Johannesburg after deadly riots triggered by ex-president’s arrest

Categories Shows

Police reform: From policing the world to policing city blocks

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Examining the role of the United States as the self-proclaimed global policeman through the horror and tragedy of US interventionism. US domestic policing is under fire with many pointing out the desperate need for reform. What changes should be made to make communities safe from both criminal and police violence? … Read More >Police reform: From policing the world to policing city blocks

Categories Asia & Pacific

Bangladesh factory owner among those arrested after over 50 workers die locked inside inferno

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New details of breaches of safety regulations and the suspected use of child labor have emerged as Bangladesh deals with the aftermath of its latest factory fire. At least 52 people died in a blaze at a food and drinks factory. … Read More >Bangladesh factory owner among those arrested after over 50 workers die locked inside inferno