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The Oregon Militia Spokesman Has Been Killed and Its Leaders Detained After FBI Confrontation
Robert “LaVoy” Finicum, who acted as a spokesman for the militia that has illegally occupied a federally owned wildlife refuge in Oregon for weeks, was shot dead during a confrontation with authorities.
Burundi Crackdown Continues as Security Officials Arrest 100 Young Men
Security forces apprehended the men out of concern the youths were planning to join a rebel movement — indicating mounting internal fears of possible insurrection and opposition threats.
An Interview with the Persecuted Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei
Ai, who was detained by Chinese authorities for 81 days in 2011, is about to have his first show in China. We sat down for a chat in his Beijing studio.
Thailand Military Detains Former Prime Minister, Bars Leaders from Leaving the Country
Yingluck Shinawatra is being held in an undisclosed location after she responded to a military summons and was taken into custody on Friday.
Even Weirder Evidence Surfaces as Egypt Al Jazeera Trial Edges Towards Verdict
A recording of the Gotye hit song “Somebody That I Used To Know,” and footage of sheep farming and football has been displayed in court.
Defense Lawyers Abruptly Quit in Egypt's Adjourned Al Jazeera Trial
The prosecution demanded $170,000 for evidence and three lawyers quit in the first hearing of three Al Jazeera journalists in Cairo.
The Reporter on Hunger Strike in an Egyptian Prison Might Slip Into a Coma
Abdullah Elshamy is suffering from the beginnings of kidney failure, anaemia, low blood pressure, and blood glucose deficiency.
Al Jazeera's $150M Suit Against Egypt Could Jeopardize Its Journalist's Trial
The network claims that Egypt has breached both international law and the terms of a bilateral investment treaty with Qatar.
Jailed Al Jazeera Journalist Is Actually Kind of a Dick
On World Press Freedom Day, VICE News Editor-In-Chief Jason Mojica weighs in on the lionization of journalists.
Ukrainian Forces Step Up Anti-Terror Campaign as Separatists Seize More Buildings
The anti-terror operation announced by Kiev earlier this week is the third attempt to oust the pro-Russia forces controlling large regions.
Border Officers Were Abusing Schedule 7 Way Before David Miranda
I spoke to two researchers who've been detained for no good reason.