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
Sweden to boost security controls after Koran burnings
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Threats to Sweden have increased after recent Koran burnings, the country's government said on Tuesday, adding that it
2023-08-01 19:26
The Chilean band speaking out against police violence
All of the band's musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police.
2023-07-30 07:49
Sweden's Quran burnings put freedom of expression law to test
The security service says Sweden's image has been harmed abroad and security at home has worsened.
2023-07-27 22:19
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
2023-07-25 08:17
Pro-Chinese online influence campaign promoted protests in Washington, researchers say
A Chinese marketing firm likely organized and promoted protests in Washington last year as part of a wide-ranging pro-Beijing influence campaign, according to new research.
2023-07-25 02:52
Iraq condemns burning of Koran in Copenhagen, says Danish mission staff have left Baghdad
DUBAI/COPENHAGEN Iraq condemned the burning of a copy of the Koran in front of its embassy in Denmark
2023-07-24 21:54
Taliban beauty salon ban: Three Afghan women mourn the end of a valued service
Women tell the BBC about what they will miss from salons before they close on orders from the Taliban.
2023-07-24 07:55
Several thousand Iraqis protest over Koran burnings in Sweden, Denmark
By Timour Azhari and Haider Kadhim BAGHDAD (Reuters) -Several thousand Iraqis demonstrated in Baghdad on Saturday over the burning or
2023-07-23 01:57
Israelis rally ahead of critical vote to weaken power of courts
Thousands of marchers arrived in Jerusalem Saturday, the culmination of a five-day walk from Tel Aviv to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the powers of Israel's courts.
2023-07-23 00:17
Israel judicial reform: Why is the country in turmoil?
Israel is in the throes of one of the biggest domestic crises in its history - here's why.
2023-07-21 22:54
Sweden temporarily withdraws Iraq embassy staff after storming
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Seconded staff at the Swedish embassy in Baghdad have been temporarily withdrawn for security reasons after it was
2023-07-21 22:00