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George Floyd Protests: What is Insurrection Act of 1807 that Trump is Threatening to Invoke?

Going by the history of enacting the Insurrection Act 1807 in the U.S., it is not as easy as Trump made it sound during his Rose Garden speech

Jun 2, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

Who Is Park Eunmi? North Korean Woman Smuggled Herself to China in Search of Better Future

North Korean defector revealed her seven years of struggle and the nightmare she faced before and after leaving secrative country

Jun 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

White Power Symbol or OK Sign? Video Shows NYPD Officer Flashing Hand Gesture and Laughing

An NYPD officer flashed 'OK' sign with his hand, which some say is a 'white power' symbol, while patrolling an area near Union Square.

Jun 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Two People Killed Amid Multiple Shootings in Indianapolis Protests, Police Denies Involvement

Indianapolis police arrested six people after the protesters entered the City-County Building on Saturday

Jun 1, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Police Arrest Almost 1,400 Protesters; Authorities Fear of Second Coronavirus Wave in US

The state authorities fear that such large gatherings could trigger the spread of the novel Coronavirus

May 31, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

From Chrissy Teigen to Mark Ruffalo, Celebrities Donate Money to Bail Out Arrested Protesters in US

A group of celebrities has pledged money to bail out protesters arrested during nationwide protests over George Floyd's death

May 31, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

George Floyd: CHILLING Pictures and Videos Show Violent Scenes in Seattle: Mayor Imposes Curfew

Protests over the death of George Floyd turned violent in Seattle as shops were ransacked, police vehicles damaged and rifles stolen from police cars.

May 31, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

George Floyd's Death Means Nothing? Trump Threatens White House Protesters With 'Vicious Dogs'

Donald Trump who supported armed Michigan protesters just a few weeks ago, now using harsh words against people protesting the death of George Floyd

May 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Amy Cooper Who Destroyed Her Own Life During Central Park Incident, Conjured Up Memories of Emmett Till

Amy Copper apologized for what happened but it was not enough to neither hold her job, not to rebuild her career and life

May 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Minneapolis Mayor Hits Back at Trump's Tweets, Says President 'Knows Nothing'

Meanwhile, Melania Trump said "there is no reason for violence," hours after Trump threatened that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts"

May 30, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Corona Is Like Your Wife: Says Indonesia Minister, Gets Slammed for Sexist Remark [VIDEO]

Indonesia's Security minister is being slammed for the sexist remark he made regarding the coronavirus

May 29, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Coronavirus

France Elects First Transgender Mayor: Marie Cau Makes History

Marie Cau, an expert in sustainability and agriculture, says she is not an activist and wants to focus on municipal politics.

May 28, 2020

By Suman Priya Mendonca

Videos of Hong Kong Violence Take Over Twitter as 'Authoritarian Era' Heralds

Hong Kong is facing a similar situation it witnessed in 2003 when the local government tried to introduce national security legislation

May 25, 2020

By Bhaswati Guha Majumder

Coronavirus

Hong Kong: Police Fires Tear Gas as Hundreds Gather Against Beijing's National Security Law

The National Security Legislation for Hong Kong will ban sedition, secession, subversion, terrorist activities and foreign influence in the city's affairs

May 24, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

North Korea Executes Couple for Trying to Flee to South Korea Amid Covid-19 Emergency

The couple was caught by the border guards, tortured into confessing attempted defection and immediately executed without any trial.

May 24, 2020

By Shubhangi Shah

Coronavirus

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