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Simon Harris condemns attacks on police in County Wicklow: Six people were arrested following a protest outside of a site earmarked for asylum seekers.
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A pro-Palestine protester was chased down and tackled by Paris police during a demonstration outside Sorbonne University, where French President Emmanuel ... Show more
Police arrest 108 at Emerson College protest as antiwar rallies spread: Pro-Palestinian protests spread at colleges across the country, with dozens of arrests at ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/25/university-protests-gaza-arrests-emerson-usc/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Students at prestigious Paris university protest over Israel-Gaza war: Students at one of France's top universities occupied its premises overnight Thursday ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240426-students-at-prestigious-paris-university-protest-over-israel-gaza-war
Nienburg: Investigations against an official on suspicion of right-wing extremism
stern.de/panorama/verbrechen/nienburg--ermittlungen-gegen-einen-beamten-wegen-rechtsextremismusverdachts-34660790.html
Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and of entering the UK illegally, police said.
bbc.com/news/uk-68890850
Six-year-old still missing: Camera footage shows boy alone in residential area: Rescue workers and volunteers have been searching for a six-year-old since Monday ...
spiegel.de/panorama/gesellschaft/bremervoerde-arian-kamerabilder-zeigen-vermissten-jungen-durch-wohngebiet-laufen-a-ec58f369-2c57-437e-b7c2-7b0e4ec12b44
Africa Live: Muslim child allegedly lashed for attending church - BBC News: Seven members of a family in Uganda have been arrested for allegedly assaulting the ...
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-africa-68652286
Quick Glance: Africa Live: Germany detains alleged Nigerian mafia members
- German police have arrested 11 Nigerian men suspected of being part of a mafia group involved in large-scale dating scams orchestrated by the Black Axe gang.
- Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has stated that his country should take full responsibility for colonial-era abuses and consider paying reparations in certain cases.
- Authorities in Tanzania have shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, with the main plant generating enough power for major cities like Dar es Salaam.
- Negotiations between the Kenyan government and striking doctors have collapsed, prolonging the suffering of those seeking healthcare in public hospitals, as doctors demand better pay and the hiring of trainee doctors.
Spy for China? Employee of AfD top candidate Krah arrested: Another Chinese spy has apparently been arrested in Germany. It is said to be an employee of ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100391736/spion-fuer-china-mitarbeiter-von-afd-spitzenkandidat-krah-festgenommen.html
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
Mannheim: Man armed with machete shot dead by police in library - LKA investigating
welt.de/vermischtes/article251185980/Mannheim-Mit-Machete-bewaffneter-Mann-in-Bibliothek-von-Polizei-erschossen-LKA-ermittelt.html
Quick Glance: Police Shoot Man with Machete in Library
- A 31-year-old man who entered the library of the University of Mannheim with a machete was shot by the police and later died in the hospital.
- Before the officers arrived, the man had been aggressive towards a staff member and had a previous ban from the library due to his negative behavior.
- The State Criminal Police Office and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating the use of firearms and the motive of the man, who had previous encounters with the police.
- There was no danger to other library visitors, and students were present when the incident occurred.
AfD posts: Mother sues over police operation at school: After the police operation at a school in Ribnitz-Damgarten, the girl's mother is suing ...
nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/mutter-reicht-nach-polizeieinsatz-an-schule-klage-ein-2467495
Germany Arrests Aide to Far-Right Party for Spying for China: Police in Dresden have detained a German national suspected of carrying out acts of espionage for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/germany-arrests-aide-to-far-right-party-for-spying-for-china
Quick Glance: German Far-Right MEP's Aide Arrested for Alleged Chinese Espionage
- The individual named Jian G. stands accused of sharing information about negotiations at the European Parliament with a Chinese intelligence service and spying on Chinese opposition figures in Germany, according to federal prosecutors.
- Jian Guo is listed as an accredited assistant to MEP Maximilian Krah, the far-right AfD party's lead candidate for the upcoming EU-wide elections on the European Parliament's website.
- The suspect was apprehended in Dresden on Monday and authorities conducted searches at his residences.
- Expressing concern, the AfD addressed the allegations.
They asked him where he came from.
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Apparently that wasn't enough for the Berlin police officers. They imitated him and asked where he ... Show more
"De onde é que és realmente?": A polícia de Berlim tem de pagar 750 euros de indemnização - por causa do racismo
"De onde é que és realmente?": A polícia de Berlim tem de pagar 750 euros de indemnização - por causa do racismo
Two policemen accused of extortion at Johor’s Sultan Iskandar checkpoint back at work
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-malaysian-cops-accused-of-extortion-at-sultan-iskandar-checkpoint-back-to-work
"Perfidious form of love fraud": police strike a blow against Nigerian mafia in Germany
n-tv.de/panorama/Polizei-gelingt-Schlag-gegen-nigerianische-Mafia-in-Deutschland-article24898224.html
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
middleeasteye.net/news/france-top-left-wing-mp-mathilde-panot-investigated-pro-palestine-comments
26-year-old shows Hitler salute: Germans make pilgrimage to Hitler's birthplace - Arrest
n-tv.de/panorama/Deutsche-pilgern-zu-Hitlers-Geburtshaus-Festnahme-article24891463.html
Bremervörde: Six-year-old autistic boy missing - police with large contingent: Six-year-old Arian is missing in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony. Hundreds are searching ...
stern.de/panorama/bremervoerde--sechsjaehriger-autist-vermisst---polizei-mit-grossaufgebot-34654608.html
For the first time, a police officer in Berlin was convicted of discrimination. He didn't want to accept that a non-white person could come from Bochum. 👉 Discrimination by authorities: The question of origin - taz.de
Vietnam Detains Parliament Chair’s Assistant as Builder Probed: Vietnam police detained the assistant to the head of the National Assembly over a probe into a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/vietnam-detains-parliament-chair-s-assistant-as-builder-probed
Police clear out migrant camp in Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep: French police have evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps ...
abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/police-clear-migrant-camp-central-paris-activists-pre-109525155
Police came because of a lack of staff: Berlin nursing home dismisses home management
n-tv.de/panorama/Berliner-Pflegeheim-setzt-Heimleitung-ab-article24892672.html
Austria Salzburg can continue to dream of the 2nd league - “We are hopeful that we will get the license”
sn.at/sport/regionalsport/austria-salzburg-liga-wir-instanz-157223683
A police operation is under way after reports at least five migrants have died during an attempt to cross the Channel.
The French coast guard confirmed there ... Show more
Vietnam police arrest National Assembly chairman's assistant: Police in Vietnam have arrested Pham Thai Ha, an assistant of the country's National Assembly ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/vietnam-police-arrest-national-assembly-chairmans-assistant-2024-04-22/
Hesse: 38-year-old dies of stab wounds in refugee accommodation: In Bensheim, Hesse, a resident of a refugee accommodation died of stab wounds ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article251131550/Hessen-38-Jaehriger-stirbt-an-Stichverletzungen-in-Fluechtlingsunterkunft.html
Irish protesters told they are not allowed to speak Irish by German police at pro-Palestine protest camp near
independent.ie/world-news/europe/irish-protesters-told-they-are-not-allowed-to-speak-irish-by-german-police-at-pro-palestine-protest-camp-near-the-reichstag-in-berlin/a1319762424.html
🚓 On the day of the nationwide speed camera marathon, the Pforzheim police also targeted speeders ➡️ Speed camera marathon in Pforzheim: With the police on the Buckenberg
Police in Paris detain a man wearing fake explosives vest at Iran's Consulate: Paris authorities say a man wearing a fake explosive vest and making threats has ...
apnews.com/article/paris-iran-consulate-police-operation-bb45e724f1e9f3f2d8c854cf9ffb63f8
At least 20 environmental protesters arrested at Massachusetts airport, police say
cnn.com/2024/04/20/us/massachusetts-hanscom-airport-protest/
Family of missing Mississippi man found dead suspects foul play in his disappearance
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-missing-mississippi-man-found-dead-seek-answers-disappearance-d-rcna148482
Police Evict Hundreds from France’s Largest Squat Ahead of Paris Olympics: French police forcibly evicted some 450 people, mostly migrants and asylum seekers ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/police_evict_hundreds_from_frances_largest_squat_ahead_of_paris_olympics
Left-wing extremists lie in wait for neo-Nazis - three seriously injured in stabbing
focus.de/panorama/welt/am-prenzlauer-berg-berlin-drei-schwerletzte-bei-messerstecherei-unter-links-und-rechstextremisten_id_259871650.html
2 injured after police chase ends in fiery crash: TWO men sustained serious injuries yesterday morning after crashing a car into the Rituals Coffee House ...
trinidadexpress.com/newsextra/2-injured-after-police-chase-ends-in-fiery-crash/article_2b94c1b6-fe5b-11ee-b3e1-3fce21011e76.html
Femicide: A mother makes 14 emergency calls, the police did not protect her: Another femicide: Renate B. feared her son would kill her. Desperate ...
stern.de/gesellschaft/femizid--eine-mutter-setzt-14-notrufe-ab--die-polizei-schuetzte-sie-nicht-34632142.html
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Suspicion of espionage in Bavaria: Putin's long arm to Germany: Police have arrested two suspected saboteurs in Bavaria. The German-Russians are said to have ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/spionageverdacht-mutmassliche-saboteure-in-bayern-festgenommen-putins-langer-arm-nach-deutschland-a-b11108de-d002-4b6f-964f-2377565479a9
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan: Two men held for alleged intent to sabotage that included military base training Ukrainian ...
ft.com/content/9ee73d65-9575-410c-acba-3bc8b0bc08ae
#InPictures | Search continues for missing persons in North Al Sharqiyah
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O agente da polícia quebra o silêncio: O fugitivo Dramé foi morto a tiro: O responsável não mostra qualquer arrependimento
n-tv.de/panorama/Fluechtling-Drame-erschossen-Einsatzleiter-zeigt-kein-Bedauern-article24880710.html
Raid on suspicion of black money at AfD Lower Saxony: The public prosecutor's office in Hanover is investigating the deputy head of the AfD in Lower Saxony ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/razzia-afd-niedersachsen-100.html
German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia: German police have arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Russia. The German-Russian nationals are ...
dw.com/en/german-police-arrest-two-suspected-of-spying-for-russia/a-68854481
Police turn up to shut down conference while Nigel Farage was giving speech: Emir Kir, the mayor of Brussels district Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, said he issued an ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/police-turn-shut-conference-nigel-farage-giving-speech-20657692/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
Yanis Varoufakis Banned from Germany as Berlin Police Raid & Shut Down Palestinian Conference
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/germany_palestine
Are police cars allowed to be decorated in black, red and gold for the European Football Championship?
nordkurier.de/regional/mecklenburg-vorpommern/schwarz-rot-gold-am-streifenwagen-bei-fussball-em-moeglich-2450280
Searches and arrests in raid against suspected smugglers: They are said to have sold residence permits to foreigners for five- and six-figure sums: Ten suspected ...
tagesschau.de/inland/razzien-schleuser-102.html
Stabbed Sydney bishop says he forgives attacker : An Assyrian church bishop who was stabbed during a service at his church said on Thursday he was recovering ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/stabbed-sydney-bishop-says-forgives-attacker-rcna148335
Georgia: Thousands protest again against agent law: There have been renewed pro-European protests in Georgia. There were clashes between demonstrators and police ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/georgien-protest-agenten-gesetz-100.html
Major raid against luxury smugglers in eight federal states: Major raid early Wednesday morning in large parts of the country. More than 1000 officers are ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/350-luxus-schleusungen-organisiert-razzia-gegen-juristen-und-mitarbeiter-des-auslaenderamts-1000-beamte-im-einsatz_id_259862111.html
After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Polizei-nimmt-AfD-Politiker-in-Thailand-fest-article24875161.html
Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police
- Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.
- Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.
- Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.
- Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.
By order of the mayor: police block entrance to right-wing populist conference in Brussels
spiegel.de/ausland/polizei-blockiert-eingang-zu-rechtspopulisten-konferenz-in-bruessel-a-2195b314-52b2-42b1-9826-acbb43155f18
How rogue officer used car in police custody to obtain a bank loan: Vehicle impounded by an auctioneer over a loan she was unaware of.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/mombasa/how-rogue-officer-used-car-in-police-custody-to-obtain-a-bank-loan-4592292
CDU politician Throm accuses Interior Minister Faeser of “outrageous” behavior: Increase in crime, migration fiasco, thwarted police - For the expert Alexander ...
focus.de/politik/scharfe-kritik-aus-der-union-ungeheuerlich-cdu-experte-wirft-nancy-faeser-versagen-auf-ganzer-linie-vor_id_259856642.html
Nigel Farage is cancelled at last and he’s never been happier: Thanks to the Brussels police the National Conservatism usual suspects could feel they really were ...
theguardian.com/global/2024/apr/16/nigel-farage-is-cancelled-at-last-and-hes-never-been-happier
Controversial event in Berlin: Central Council of Jews defends dissolution of "Palestine Congress"
spiegel.de/panorama/palaestina-kongress-zentralrat-der-juden-verteidigt-aufloesung-von-der-veranstaltung-in-berlin-a-ec811c2b-a542-4b40-8f7f-6a913becb931
Video: Emirati airlifted after car accident in UAE desert - News | Khaleej Times: The rescue operation was carried out in coordination with the National Guard ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/video-emirati-man-airlifted-after-car-accident-in-uae-desert
Thuringia: Police operation after dispute in refugee accommodation with metal rods
welt.de/politik/deutschland/article251017998/Thueringen-Polizeieinsatz-nach-Streit-in-Fluechtlingsunterkunft-mit-Metallstangen.html
Germany bars doctor who worked in Gaza, shuts down Palestinian conference: Ghassan Abu Sitta, who worked in Gaza City last year, said he was questioned at ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/12/germany-bars-doctor-who-worked-gaza-shuts-down-palestine-conference/
German police shut down pro-Palestinian conference: Police in the German capital, Berlin, have stopped an event expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid the ...
dw.com/en/german-police-shut-down-pro-palestinian-conference/a-68810306
Speed camera marathon in Germany - police chase speeders again: The "speed camera marathon" is coming up for motorists. There will be stricter controls ...
stern.de/auto/blitzermarathon-in-deutschland---polizei-jagt-wieder-raser-34621954.html
“You are taking a Jewish person, and then you’re talking about antisemitism.”
German police shut down a pro-Palestine conference on Friday ... Show more
Ghassan Abu Sittah accuses Germany of 'genocide complicity' after being refused entry
middleeasteye.net/news/ghassan-abu-sittah-accuses-germany-complicity-genocide-refused-entry
Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot: Prosecutors say trio believed to have been planning ‘murder, manslaughter’ and ‘act of violence ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/12/germany-arrests-three-teenagers-on-suspicion-of-terror-attack-plot
Cashier allegedly disappears with $900k slated for bank deposit: WESTMORELAND, Jamaica — A woman who is accused of making off with $900,000 she received at work ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/12/cashier-allegedly-disappears-900k-slated-bank-deposit/
Gunnar Beck, eurodeputado da AfD, perde a imunidade por furto em loja: Gunnar Beck, eurodeputado da AfD, é suspeito de ter roubado uma loja e de ter lutado com a ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/afd-mann-gunnar-beck--eu-abgeordneter-verliert-immunitaet---ladendiebstahlverdacht-34619364.html
Undeterred, unfazed, and uninterrupted: French police watch on as migrants cross Channel illegally
itv.com/news/2024-04-10/undeterred-and-uninterrupted-french-police-watch-on-as-migrants-cross-channel
EU: Racist policing widely under-reported, FRA says: Young men, ethnic minorities and people who do not identify as heterosexual are stopped most often by police ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68775435
Police crime statistics: More thefts, more violence: The number of crimes registered nationwide rose again in 2023. However, police crime statistics only show ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/deutschland/kriminalstatistik-faeser-straftaten-100.html
Quick Glance: Crime Statistics in Germany: Reliability and Interpretations
- The 'Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik' (PKS) has been published since 1953 with varying reliability of data.
- PKS provides data on processed crimes, but not on legal outcomes.
- PKS can only capture reported cases, not all crimes - dark field remains unaccounted for.
- Foreigner crime: term used as fear-mongering, no clear correlation between origin and criminality.
Extreme youth violence continues: another 15-year-old stabbed to death in France: Romans-sur-Isère is a tranquil town in the south of France. In November ...
n-tv.de/politik/Wieder-15-Jaehriger-in-Frankreich-erstochen-article24864113.html
Acts of violence are increasing dramatically: the number of suspected foreigners is increasing
n-tv.de/politik/Zahl-tatverdaechtiger-Auslaender-springt-nach-oben-article24858209.html
France beefs up security as Paris Olympics approach: Officials stress IS-linked threats are not new, but police put on a show of force ahead of the Games.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68772589
Police officer Kopelke: The unpleasant topic of foreign crime is not new: Crime statistics show an alarming development: acts of violence are increasing ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Polizist-Kopelke-Unangenehmes-Thema-der-Auslaenderkriminalitaet-ist-nicht-neu-article24859762.html
Amanda Knox faces a new slander trial in Italy that could remove the last legal stain against her
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Quick Glance: Amanda Knox Faces New Slander Trial in Italy
- The upcoming trial in Italy could remove the last legal stain against Amanda Knox, following her acquittal from the murder charge of her British roommate by Italy's highest court eight years ago.
- Knox has built a life in the US, working as an advocate, writer, podcaster, and producer, while advocating for criminal justice reform.
- Despite the 2015 definitive ruling by Italy's Cassation Court clearing Knox of guilt, doubts about her role linger, especially within Italy.
- In her upcoming trial, Knox is expected to testify, although her lawyer mentioned she will not be present in court on the opening day.
Germany arrests 'IS' suspects for enslaving Yazidi children: German police have arrested two Iraqis suspected of being "Islamic State" members for ...
dw.com/en/germany-arrests-is-suspects-for-enslaving-yazidi-children/a-68789136
👉 The hunter is now taking the case to court: Hunter helps the police and gets a fine as a thank you | agrarheute.com #jäger #jagd #polizei
Champions League security threat: Games in England, Spain and France to go ahead despite alleged terror plots
news.sky.com/story/security-heightened-before-champions-league-fixtures-after-alleged-terror-threats-13111437
Quick Glance: Real Madrid Given Permission for Roof Closure in Man City Match
- Real Madrid has been granted permission to close the roof at the Bernabeu for the Champions League clash against Manchester City to create a more hostile environment.
- Pep Guardiola urges his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they meet in the Champions League.
- City players have learned from past encounters with Real Madrid and have grown stronger following last season's achievements.
Crime statistics 2023: Germany imports crime on a grand scale: The proportion of foreigners in the number of suspects rose significantly last year ...
nzz.ch/der-andere-blick/kriminalstatistik-2023-deutschland-importiert-kriminalitaet-im-grossen-stil-ld.1825431
France: Police find 70 kilos of cannabis in the mayor's house: The small town of Avallon has had a female mayor for three years. Now she and two of her brothers ...
welt.de/vermischtes/article250916992/Frankreich-Polizei-findet-im-Haus-von-Buergermeisterin-70-Kilo-Cannabis.html
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained Saturday by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking a ... Show more
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
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