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EU

Austrian government steps up protection of churches after Vienna attack in run-up to Christmas

Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020By Editor

Austria has begun tightening security at its churches and other sites of religious worship, fearing copycat attacks after an Islamist gunman killed four people in a rampage earlier this month in the capital Vienna. … Read More >Austrian government steps up protection of churches after Vienna attack in run-up to Christmas

World

Odessa police intervene after tram passenger from Russian-speaking majority abused in Ukrainian city (VIDEO)

Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020By Editor

Viral footage has emerged of a row on public transport in Ukraine, after an elderly woman demanded another passenger stop speaking in Russian. It happened in Odessa, a major city on the country’s Black Sea coast. … Read More >Odessa police intervene after tram passenger from Russian-speaking majority abused in Ukrainian city (VIDEO)

Russia

Jehovah’s Witnesses members arrested in Moscow over ‘extremist organization’ allegations

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020By Editor

Several leaders of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia have been detained by law enforcement officers under legislation outlawing the religious group. … Read More >Jehovah’s Witnesses members arrested in Moscow over ‘extremist organization’ allegations

UK

‘Absolute disgrace!’ UK MP’s angry outburst after seeing ‘elderly anti-lockdown’ protester bundled into police van (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020By Editor

A Tory MP has called for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel to intervene after an “elderly anti-lockdown” protester was forcefully arrested outside the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday. … Read More >‘Absolute disgrace!’ UK MP’s angry outburst after seeing ‘elderly anti-lockdown’ protester bundled into police van (VIDEOS)

EU

France’s interior minister launches probe after ‘shocking images’ of police clearing migrant camp

Posted on November 25, 2020November 25, 2020By Editor

France is investigating images showing police dismantling a 450-strong migrant camp in central Paris, clashing with demonstrators, attacking journalists and using batons and tear gas against the crowd. … Read More >France’s interior minister launches probe after ‘shocking images’ of police clearing migrant camp

EU

Terrorism investigation opened into attack on 2 women in Swiss store, suspect ‘shouted Allahu Akbar’ during stabbing

Posted on November 24, 2020By Editor

A stabbing attack which injured two women in a department store in the Swiss city of Lugano is being investigated as a suspected terrorist act. The female suspect, who allegedly called out ‘Allahu Akbar,’ has been arrested. … Read More >Terrorism investigation opened into attack on 2 women in Swiss store, suspect ‘shouted Allahu Akbar’ during stabbing

EU

Brussels warns France on press freedom as Macron’s government pushes ahead with security law

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020By Editor

The European Commission has reminded the French government of its duty to ensure journalists can carry out their work “freely and safely,” as parliament votes to crackdown on the publication of images of on-duty police officers. … Read More >Brussels warns France on press freedom as Macron’s government pushes ahead with security law

EU

Clashes in Poland as police remove pro-choice activists chained to Warsaw’s Ministry of Education

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020By Editor

Police in Warsaw clashed with demonstrators who chained themselves to the gates of the Ministry of National Education and staged a roadblock on a bridge on Monday in protest over Poland’s toughening of abortion rights. … Read More >Clashes in Poland as police remove pro-choice activists chained to Warsaw’s Ministry of Education

EU

French police DEMOLISH protest camp, after 450 migrants pitch their tents in center of Paris (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020By Editor

Police in Paris have cleared out a temporary migrant camp set up in the middle of the French capital, clashing with pro-migrant protesters. The demonstrators say the migrants set up the camp to demand accommodation. … Read More >French police DEMOLISH protest camp, after 450 migrants pitch their tents in center of Paris (VIDEOS)

USA

New York Sex Club Busted For Illegal Gathering Amid Tightened Pandemic Restrictions

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020By Editor

The group was in violation of the 25-person gathering rule currently in place for businesses. Sheriff’s deputies said the club also did not have a liquor license or a permit from the state liquor authority to sell or store alcohol. … Read More >New York Sex Club Busted For Illegal Gathering Amid Tightened Pandemic Restrictions