The demonstrations were sparked by the arrest of two yeshiva students who refused to appear at the IDF enlistment office.
No IDF forces are inside the community, and they are maintaining a perimeter blockade to prevent any unauthorized people from entering it.
Israeli travelers are being advised by their government to be wary of Hong Kong due to pro-democracy protests and clashes with police.
Ukraine rebels are holding four European observers hostage, and shot down a gov't helicopter, killing 14.
Police shot and killed two three protesters in violent clashes on Wednesday between stick-wielding demonstrators and security forces in Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine. A third protester died after a fall. Prime Minister Mykola Azarov blamed the deaths on opposition leaders and claimed that the police did fire live bullets. The violence escalated after […]
The sound of heavy gunfire was reported, as well as army jets and F-16 fighters hovering in formations over several cities.
Police in Istanbul fired water cannons and tear gas at thousands of protesters in Taksim Square. Protesters converged on the site Saturday, blatantly disregarding warnings to stay away. Organizers said they intended to march into the adjacent park that has been cordoned off by police. The area has been the site of anti-government protests and […]
The army finally overtook the Port Said prison, the banks and the courts, to prevent their falling into the hands of rioters.