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‘The People Can’t Take It Anymore’: Puerto Rico Erupts in a Day of Protests
michael barbaro From The New York Times, I’m Michael Barbaro. This is “The Daily.” Today: Hundreds of leaked text messages revealed the governor of Puerto Rico mocking his own citizens. For Puerto Ricans, it was the last straw. It’s Friday, July 19. patricia mazzei Hello, Michael Barbaro. michael barbaro Hello, hello. How are you? patricia …
Protests in Puerto Rico – CNN
Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rosselló and 11 top aides and Cabinet members exchanged profanity-laced, homophobic and misogynistic messages about fellow politicians, members of the media, celebrities and others in a scandal many are calling “RickyLeaks.” The messages were sent in December 2018 and January 2019. Here are some targets of the offending exchanges: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images …
Mental health issues in Hong Kong surging amid tumultuous protests, experts say
By Farah Master HONG KONG (Reuters) – Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill has created an unprecedented mental health problem that the city is not equipped to deal with, medical professionals say. Discussion of mental health carries a huge stigma in the Chinese-ruled territory, and younger people are particularly …
Carrie Lam says bill is dead after protests
Carrie Lam, Hong Kong’s chief executive, speaks during a news conference at Central Government Complex on June 15, 2019 in Hong Kong China. Anthony Kwan | Getty Images Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Tuesday that the controversial extradition bill that has led to mass protests in the city is “dead.” Addressing the weeks-long drama …
Madrid low emission zone reinstated after protests
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Protesters hold up placards at a march in Madrid’s city centre Fines for vehicles entering areas of central Madrid have been reinstated, five days after a low emission zone policy was suspended. The new conservative mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, had shelved the initiative known as Madrid Central. It was introduced …
Hong Kong protests: Jeremy Hunt warns China against ‘repression’
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images The UK foreign secretary has continued to warn China not to “repress” violent protesters in Hong Kong. A group of activists occupied Hong Kong’s parliament on Monday over a controversial extradition bill. Jeremy Hunt told the BBC he “condemned all violence” but said the Chinese government should listen to the “root …
Protests in Russia as sisters face jail for killing abusive father | World news
Three teenage sisters who killed their father after suffering years of physical and sexual abuse are facing murder charges in Russia in a case that has sparked protests and a debate about domestic violence. Maria, Angelina, and Krestina Khachaturyan bludgeoned and stabbed their 57-year-old father, Mikhail, to death as he dozed in an armchair at …
Hong Kong protests: How tensions have spread to US
Image copyright Hon-Tung Tsang Image caption Frances Hui speaks at a New York rally in support of Hong Kong protesters The protests in Hong Kong have heightened tensions between the territory and China, and generated headlines the world over. They have also deepened unease many thousands of miles away – on US campuses. “I am …
Hong Kong’s leader apologizes after extradition bill fuels massive protests
The embattled leader of Hong Kong apologized over the handling of a controversial extradition bill after hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets Sunday as outrage over the legislation continues to boil over. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam apologized to the people with “utmost sincerity and humility” after massive crowds jammed the …
Strand Bookstore Owner Protests New York City Landmarking : NPR
Fred Bass, who died in 2018, and his daughter Nancy Bass Wyden sort used books at the Strand Bookstore on Feb. 21, 2007. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption toggle caption Mary Altaffer/AP Fred Bass, who died in 2018, and his daughter Nancy Bass Wyden sort used books at the Strand Bookstore on Feb. 21, 2007. Mary …
