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Anti-Israel protesters wave Hezbollah banner, set American flags on fire during NYC unrest: 'Death to America'
A right-wing activist confronted the Hezbollah flag waver.
Mysterious buzzing keeps small town up at night for weeks on end
Residents in this small town in Northern Ireland are tired of a mysterious, persistent humming that’s been plaguing them for weeks.
French man spotted calmly eating amid protests goes viral
A man who was spotted calmly eating his sandwich while French protesters and police clashed Thursday has gone viral after several Twitter users went wild over the juxtaposition of the...
Two Chicago cops stranded in Peru during widespread civil unrest
Two Chicago police officers who were vacationing in Peru have found themselves stranded with no way to get home after the new Peruvian government declared a police state in response...
Protests erupt across Iran as mourners flock to grave of Mahsa Amini 40 days after her death
Protests broke out across Iran again Wednesday, 40 days after the death of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old who died in police custody after allegedly violating the country's strict dress code...
DHS warns against mistrust of US government in latest terror bulletin
The Department of Homeland Security's latest terrorism threat bulletin includes a warning against "the proliferation of false or misleading narratives" and conspiracy theories.
Kazakhstan president issues 'shoot to kill' order against protesters
Kazakhstan’s Kassym-Jomart Tokayev gave the country's security services the green light to use deadly force against anti-government protesters Friday.
Looting, unrest continues for sixth straight day in South Africa
Riots, looting and unbridled unrest continued for a sixth straight day in South Africa Wednesday, claiming nearly 100 lives.
US faces shortage of body armor and gas masks after Capitol riot
After months of unrest, the US is facing a shortage of bulletproof vests, gas masks and ballistic helmets. Some retailers of protective equipment have seen a fivefold increase in sales...
‘Kind of f—ked’: Anarchists on DOJ labeling NYC an ‘anarchist jurisdiction’
Among those who don't take kindly to the Department of Justice labeling New York City an "anarchist jurisdiction" are, well ... anarchists. Proud members of the lawlessness-and-disorder set have pushed...
Sorry, Dems: Trump’s not to blame for violent urban unrest — your mayors are
Until a few days ago, Democrats were content to pretend the disorder in American cities didn’t exist. Now, worried that Joe Biden is on his back foot on the issue,...
Minneapolis rocked by protests over George Floyd's death
Protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody broke out in Minneapolis this week, with protesters overrunning a police precinct and over 500 National Guard soldiers being activated...
IMF warns of global social unrest amid coronavirus pandemic
The International Monetary Fund warned the economic havoc caused by the coronavirus pandemic could spark further social unrest around the globe and urged governments to take steps to prevent the...
Violent clashes continue in Lebanon over finance woes, fractured government
Violent clashes continued in Lebanon on Sunday as security forces fired water cannons, rubber bullets and tear gas at protesters in Beirut angry over a deepening financial crisis and the...
Police fire tear gas at protesters calling for PR governor to resign
Police in riot gear fired tear gas canisters at protesters who marched through the streets of Puerto Rico's capital city Monday night, demanding that the island's governor step down. Videos...
America is due for a revolution
Here’s the good news: The chaos and upheaval we see all around us have historical precedents and yet America survived. The bad news: Everything likely will get worse before it...
Showdown looms as Crimean leader asks Putin for troops
SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine — The discord between Russia and Ukraine sharpened Saturday when the pro-Russian leader of Ukraine's Crimea region claimed control of the military and police and appealed to Russia's...
Ukraine: Russian 'invasion' underway
SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine — Ukraine accused Russia of a "military invasion and occupation" on Friday, saying Russian troops have taken up positions around a coast guard base and two airports on...
City residents worry, pray for friends and family in Ukraine
Unrest in Ukraine has anxious New Yorkers worried about friends and loved ones. “I hope this is the end of the revolution,” said Miroslava Stefaniv, a parishioner at Calvary-St. George’s...
Protesters take control of Kiev as president flees capital
Jubilant opposition forces took control of Ukraine’s capital Saturday as President Viktor Yanukovych tried to flee the country, only to have his plane grounded by his own customs officials. The...