"It is a startling abuse of the ethics process and a direct assault on democratic debate. The idea that one Senator who disagrees with another Senator can therefore have that Senator punished, sanctioned, censured, or removed is utterly antithetical to our democracy and the very idea of open, lawful debate." … [Read more...] about Josh Hawley Calls for Counter-probe over Democrats’ Ethics Investigation Request
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EU, US Call on Russia to Immediately Release Alexei Navalny and Protesters
Even in remote Yakutsk, a northern outpost where temperatures dipped to -50C, several hundred protesters came out to protest in the city's central square. Witness video showed police hailing several protesters into waiting police vans as a heavy frost hung in the air. … [Read more...] about EU, US Call on Russia to Immediately Release Alexei Navalny and Protesters
Alexei Navalny Inspires Big Anti-Putin Protests, but No Russian Spring—Yet
Observers described the scale of the protests as unprecedented, while the BBC reported that the demonstration in Moscow was the largest in the city for nearly a decade. International media interest was intense given the recent attempt to kill Navalny, and the decision to arrest him on his return to Russia from Germany earlier this month. … [Read more...] about Alexei Navalny Inspires Big Anti-Putin Protests, but No Russian Spring—Yet
COVID-19: Riots erupt in Netherlands during protests over lockdown curfew
More from Covid-19 COVID-19: PM confirms data on easing restrictions will be assessed before mid-February COVID-19: Sir Keir Starmer self-isolating for third time after contact tests positive COVID-19: New data reveals jobs with highest rates of death from coronavirus Gordon Brown: UK in danger of becoming 'failed state' if 'massive inequalities' not addressed COVID-19: Medical-grade masks should be compulsory in shops, says former health secretary COVID-19: Calls to NSPCC child welfare hotline jump by 50% durig pandemic … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Riots erupt in Netherlands during protests over lockdown curfew
US Capitol rioters are being arrested based on data handed over to the FBI by Facebook months after law enforcement officials used social media to arrest George Floyd protesters
Christopher Raphael Spencer, 40 (left), was arrested in North Carolina in connection to his alleged role in the January 6 siege of the US Capitol. Spencer is pictured on the right in a screenshot from one of his livestreams from inside the Capitol. The livestream was allegedly provided to law enforcement officials by Facebook … [Read more...] about US Capitol rioters are being arrested based on data handed over to the FBI by Facebook months after law enforcement officials used social media to arrest George Floyd protesters
