Sweden and Denmark consider ban on Quran-burning protests as security fears rise
A spate of Quran-burning protests in Sweden and Denmark has caused angry demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries, heightened security fears at home and left both Scandinavian nations questioning whether they need to review their liberal laws on freedom of speech.
2023-08-02 18:24
Denmark considering banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.
2023-07-31 05:19
Rhodes: Cheshire tourist 'scrambles' to safety on boat as beach burns
A woman from Warrington on holiday in Rhodes says she had to scramble on to a boat to escape fire.
2023-07-24 20:22
Iraqi protesters storm Swedish embassy in Baghdad over Quran burning
Hundreds of protesters stormed the main gates of the Swedish embassy in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad early Thursday in response to police in Stockholm granting permission for a demonstration were organizers are reportedly planning another burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran.
2023-07-20 09:57
As wildfires gobble more Canadian acreage, crews struggle to even keep up
By the time the Silver State Hotshot crew arrived from Nevada a few weeks ago, Canada's wildfires had already scorched millions of acres and shattered all-time burning records.
2023-07-17 22:16
Sweden Quran burning sparks anger across Muslim world
A protester set several pages of the holy Muslim text alight at a protest in Stockholm on Wednesday.
2023-06-29 19:18
Willi Ninja, 'Godfather of Voguing,' celebrated in Google Doodle
Google is honoring the late dancer, choreographer and LGBTQ+ icon Willi Ninja with a Google Doodle.
2023-06-09 23:49
Body of woman who was reportedly going to make a Facebook Marketplace purchase found burning, police say
Authorities discovered the burning body of an Alabama woman who went missing while reportedly heading to make a Facebook Marketplace purchase, according to Birmingham police.
2023-06-04 04:52