Chaotic Turkish Protests Feature Pepper Spray, Water Cannons, Pikachu
The most serious clash between protesters and police took place in the saga of imprisoned Turkish opposition leader Ekrem Imamogul, as police used pepper spray, water supply and non-lethal plastic bullets against student demonstrators outside the Middle East Institute of Technology in Ankara's capital. There is a protest Raging He has traveled Turkey for the […]
Usually-Vocal Democrats Suddenly Silent About Palestinian Protests When They’re Against Hamas
Some Democrats with history talking about Hamas' war with Israel are now silent on Palestinian-led anti-Hama protests in the Gaza Strip. Hundreds of Gazan reportedly went to the streets on Tuesday, calling for an end to Hamas rule with the biggest demonstration of its kind since the war began. The protest was a rare event […]
BBC reporter arrested and deported from Turkey after covering protests | Turkey
BBC correspondent Mark Lowen was arrested and deported from Turkey, where he had been reporting on the nation's largest anti-government protest for many years. The broadcaster said Lowen was arrested in Istanbul on Wednesday and was arrested for several days to cover the protests. It covered the protests, prompted by the arrest of Istanbul mayor […]
Tesla robots visit Capitol Hill amid anti-DOGE protests
Tesla appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday, with the company listed as one of several major American manufacturers at a bipartisan event on US-made robotics. Two Tesla humanoid robots took part in the event, causing the machines to get crowded as onlookers hit various poses. They waved their arms from time to time, raising their hands […]
Protests ongoing in Turkey in wake of Istanbul mayor’s arrest
Turkish police pepper spray protesters in Istanbul Police officers saw pepper spray protesters on March 23, 2025, as people gathered in support of Istanbul Mayor Eklem Imamoguru, near the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipal building in Istanbul, Turkey. (Credit: Reuters) The recent arrests of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoluru and major rivals of President Erdogan have sparked the […]
Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’ | Turkey
When demonstrators gathered at Istanbul City Hall last week, he was furious at Mayor Ekrem Imamor's arrest, and Azura, 26, said that at first he was too scared to refuse a ban on gatherings. She could no longer resist participating as protests grew in university campuses and in Turkish cities and towns. “I saw sparks […]
FACT CHECK: Video Shows East Timor, Not Turkish Protests
Posts Share with x An allegation of Turkish protests against Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan. 🚨🇹🇷Break: 🔴Erdogan escapes to an unknown location as mass protests break out across the turkey! Millions take him to the streets and retract his legitimacy from his government. developing… pic.twitter.com/zyo1zzb6fn – silencedsirs◼️ (@silentlysirs) March 19, 2025 Verdict: False The video […]
Vancouver auto show kicks out Tesla over safety concerns ‘related to the protests’
The Vancouver International Auto Show kicked the Tesla exhibit from this week's event due to “safety concerns” over the protest against owner Elon Musk, including multiple incidents that Tesla vehicles are on fire. Tesla was “removed” from a massive car show that last year depicted 130,000 visitors “relating to the protest” due to safety concerns. […]
Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests | Israel
The head of Singh Bett, Israel's national intelligence agency, was rejected a week after Benjamin Netanyahu said he had lost confidence in him, and a week after he said he lost confidence in him despite three days of protests over the move. “The government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to end Isa. [Israeli […]
Greenpeace ordered to pay hundreds of millions over protests
Environmental Group Greenpeace has been ordered to pay more than $660 million by a North Dakota ju apprentice in connection with the protest against the construction of the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline. Dallas-based energy transfer and subsidiary Dakota Access have condemned Netherlands-based Greenpeace International, Greenpeace USA and its funding division, Greenpeace Fund Inc. for its […]