US-Präsident Donald Trump ist wegen der von ihm verfügten Aussetzung von Sanktionen gegen Russland auch in der eigenen Partei in die Kritik geraten. “Das ist völlig unverantwortlich”, erklärte am Samstag der republikanische Senator Thom Tillis. “Wenn der Präsident die Energiepreise wirklich senken will, kann er das tun, indem er die Iran-Frage löst – nicht, indem […]
Read MoreClashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of “extreme intensity”. The widespread unrest follows weeks of student protests and deepens political uncertainty as the country readies for elections in six months’ time to replace President Emmanuel Macron. Whole […]
Read MoreThe town hall in the French city of Limoges was “largely lost” to a fire set by masked protesters on Saturday, the top regional official told AFP.”The roof has collapsed onto lower floors, except the west wing, and two-thirds of the exterior has already disappeared,” the local prefect, Maurice Barate, said. He called the extensive […]
Read MoreBei den Gewaltausbrüchen am Rande von Massendemonstrationen in Frankreich sind etwa 400 Menschen festgenommen worden. Dies teilte am Samstagabend Innenminister Laurent Nuñez mit. Er bezifferte die Zahl der Teilnehmer des landesweiten Protesttages gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten und Missstände im Bildungssystem auf 550.000. Die Organisatoren hatten ihrerseits zuvor von rund 800.000 Demonstranten gesprochen. Am Rande der Demonstrationen […]
Read MoreHunderttausende Teilnehmer, Gebäude in Flammen, Tränengasschwaden und dutzende Festnahmen: Am landesweiten Protesttag gegen hohe Lebenshaltungskosten und Missstände im Bildungssystem ist es zu heftigen Zusammenstößen mit der Polizei gekommen. Nach Angaben der Organisatoren gingen am Samstag rund 800.000 Menschen im ganzen Land auf die Straße. Von Marseille bis Lille kam es dabei zu Ausschreitungen, mehr als […]
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has clarified that possible early releases for people detained in his anti-gang crackdown would only cover about 10,000 suspects who allegedly helped the criminal groups on occasion, not actual members. Bukele on Tuesday unveiled a plan for early releases that he said “that would benefit more or less 50 percent […]
Read MoreUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Trump heightened a battle with Zelensky on Friday when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping US sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues. The decision came […]
Read MoreAlbania’s capital saw violent clashes for a fifth straight day on Saturday as police fired rubber bullets on protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and setting buildings ablaze. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against university conditions and […]
Read MorePolice and protesters clashed violently in Paris and other French cities Saturday as half a million people marched against soaring inflation, with one demonstrator’s hand blown off, multiple blazes set and dozens of shops stripped bare by looters. The widespread unrest follows weeks of student protests and deepens political uncertainty in France as it readies […]
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