Roman Protasevich became a symbol of the struggle for democracy when Belarus forced down a plane and arrested him. Now it has pardoned him, and former allies say he has turned on them.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
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France’s Latest Way to Sound Anger Over Pensions Law: Saucepans
Protesters have been harassing the French government in clanky demonstrations that have gone viral in a country with no shortage of kitchenware.
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F.B.I. Violated Surveillance Program Rules, Court Ruling Says
The bureau made changes after the newly revealed violations of rules for querying messages intercepted under an expiring warrantless surveillance law.
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He Promised Change in Thailand. But Will He Be Allowed to Lead?
Pita Limjaroenrat led his party to victory in the Thai election and seems poised to become the next prime minister, unless the military blocks him.
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Mark Gietzen, 69, Dies; Zealous Lieutenant in the Anti-Abortion Movement
He helped make Kansas a staging ground for the nation’s abortion debate, but failed to overturn the state’s recent vote in favor of abortion rights.