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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Something is about to change - and it should worry more than just us who take to the streets

The article discusses increasing restrictions on civil disobedience in Norway, raising concerns among activists as their last avenues for being heard are penalized.

Feb 26 • 12:42 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Eide and several other foreign ministers: UN report on Sudan is a call to action

Norwegian and several other foreign ministers respond to a UN report on Sudan, urging immediate action to prevent atrocities in the conflict-ridden nation.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

UN: Twice as many civilians killed in Sudan in 2025

The number of civilian casualties in Sudan more than doubled in 2025, according to a UN report on the country's civil war.

Feb 26 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

European Court: Hungary violated EU law by closing critical radio station about Orbán

The European Court of Justice has ruled that Hungary breached EU law by shutting down a radio station critical of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Feb 26 • 10:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Kathy Hochul's Douglass-Anthony bridge project completed for $6.2 million

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the completion of a $6.2 million maintenance project for the Douglass-Anthony bridge in Rochester, which serves approximately 70,000 people daily.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Credit Card Rules: Can you go to jail for not paying your credit card bill? Know the legal truths and ways to avoid it

The article discusses the legal implications of not paying credit card bills in India, clarifying that while it is generally a civil matter, fraudulent behavior could lead to legal consequences.

Feb 26 • 08:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 5·18 Sexual Violence Victims Group 'Yeolmae' Now Becomes a Healing and Recovery Civil Organization

The 5·18 sexual violence victims group, 'Yeolmae', has transitioned into a civil organization focusing on healing and recovery for survivors of sexual violence during the Gwangju Uprising.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Constitutional Court: 'The provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that uniformly punishes unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional'

South Korea's Constitutional Court ruled that the provision of the Assembly and Demonstration Act that imposes uniform punishment for unreported outdoor assemblies is unconstitutional, allowing the National Assembly to amend the law by August 31, 2027.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Sledgehammer to crack a nut': Activists go to court over NSW protest laws

Activists in New South Wales are challenging new protest laws in court, claiming they infringe on constitutional rights following their enactment after a terrorist attack.

Feb 26 • 04:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guardian spends over R$ 9,000 after dog is shot by civil guard; she requests reimbursement and investigation

A dog named Atena has undergone surgery after being shot by an off-duty civil guard in Cubatão, Brazil, prompting her owner to seek reimbursement for over R$ 9,000 in veterinary expenses.

Feb 25 • 21:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Report reveals how lobbying groups suppress Palestine supporters in Britain

A report exposes the suppression of Palestine supporters in Britain by various lobbying groups, documenting 964 incidents of repression between 2019 and 2025.

Feb 25 • 16:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Dem rep compares himself to MLK Jr, Rosa Parks after getting booted from second straight Trump address

Rep. Al Green drew a parallel to civil rights leaders after being removed from President Trump's State of the Union address, where he protested against perceived racism in a Trump's social media post.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

At least 17 people killed in airstrike by junta in Myanmar

An airstrike by the junta in Myanmar killed at least 17 people, including three children, amid ongoing civil conflict in the country.

Feb 25 • 11:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In Memory of Jesse Jackson [Jang Seok-jun's Progressive Politics]

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his leadership in the African American community and significant influence in Democratic politics.

Feb 25 • 08:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Trump Administration Sues University of California for 'Antisemitism'

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging that it fostered an antisemitic environment during pro-Palestinian protests in 2024.

Feb 25 • 05:48 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Feb 25 • 03:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

U.S. Department of Justice sues University of California for alleged antisemitism

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against UCLA, alleging the university fostered an antisemitic environment.

Feb 24 • 20:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Civil Rights in the USA: A Legal Battle That Threatens to Change Voting Rights

The article discusses how Donald Trump's presidency poses a threat to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, with implications of further weakening civil rights legislation by the Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Rules

The article discusses the importance of civil rights and the unacceptable nature of violence during protests in a democratic society.

Feb 24 • 10:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Only Public Employees Granted Paid Childcare Leave, Human Rights Commission Identifies Discrimination

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that applying unpaid childcare leave solely to public workers, while offering paid leave to civil servants, constitutes discrimination.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Government is working on a new intelligence law to ratify the decree signed by Milei

The Argentine government is drafting a new intelligence law to validate a controversial decree expanding the powers of the Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE) signed by President Javier Milei.

Feb 23 • 15:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Agnė Jagelavičiūtė's Mother Nijolė Appeals to the Supreme Court

Nijolė, the mother of Agnė Jagelavičiūtė, has appealed to Lithuania's Supreme Court regarding a civil case involving her late daughter's son.

Feb 23 • 15:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Restrictions on Changing Workplaces for Migrant Workers Must Be Eliminated... Expanding Private Sector Involvement is Also Dangerous

Critics call for the elimination of restrictions on migrant workers changing workplaces and express concerns about the expansion of private sector involvement in recruitment activities in South Korea.

Feb 23 • 07:12 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Namibians Remember Jesse Jackson's Visit to Namibia

Namibians reflect on Jesse Jackson's impactful visit to the country just before its independence in 1990, following the civil rights leader's recent passing.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The parliamentary weakness of the Government stalls the reform of the 'gag law' agreed in 2024

The reform of the controversial 'gag law' in Spain remains stalled due to the government's parliamentary weakness, despite earlier agreements with opposition parties.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police reenacts investigation into the death of Indigenous leader in Amajari

The Civil Police in Roraima conducted a reenactment of the crime scene related to the murder of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues in Amajari, who was 28 years old.

Feb 22 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Deportations and Cutbacks to Anti-Trans Measures: The Successive Setbacks of Trump's Administration by the Judiciary

The article discusses the various judicial setbacks faced by the Trump administration, including a recent Supreme Court ruling against tariffs.

Feb 21 • 17:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Jesse Jackson: One of the Most Prominent Leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement in the Twentieth Century

Jesse Jackson was a key figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and a political activist who ran for presidency twice in the 1980s.

Feb 21 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Dog Orelha: Civil Police concludes new inquiries into the case of community dog killed in SC

The Civil Police of Santa Catarina has completed new investigations regarding the death of Orelha, a community dog in Florianópolis, validating initial findings.

Feb 21 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

DoJ cases against protesters keep collapsing as officers’ lies are exposed in court

Recent cases brought by the Department of Justice against protesters in the US are failing as misleading testimony from law enforcement is revealed in court.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DR Congo: Opponents, Artists, Activists, and Lawyers Denounce Abusive and Arbitrary Arrests

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a coalition of opposition figures, artists, activists, and lawyers have condemned what they describe as abusive and arbitrary arrests.

Feb 21 • 11:32 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: a collective criticizes the methods of law enforcement after the death of student Abdoulaye Ba

In Senegal, civil society has formed a collective to critique police brutality following the death of a 21-year-old student, Abdoulaye Ba, during a law enforcement operation.

Feb 21 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five men are taken to the police station for scalping at the Rio Open

Five men were taken to the Consumer Police Station after being caught selling tickets for the Rio Open.

Feb 20 • 21:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vermont couple reclaims foster care license after taking a stand on child gender transitioning

A married couple in Vermont has successfully reclaimed their foster care license after legal action against the state's requirement for LGBTQ+ training, which they opposed due to their views on child gender transitioning.

Feb 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Against Trump, American students prepare to monitor elections

American students are mobilizing to monitor elections in response to rising authoritarianism, inspired by civil rights activism from the past.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fred Korematsu challenged the internment of Japanese Americans in the United States and obtained justice forty years later

The article recounts the story of Fred Korematsu, who defied the U.S. government's order for the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII and later received justice for his actions decades later.

Feb 19 • 14:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Civil War: Commission: Violence in Sudan Indicates Genocide

An international commission suggests that the violence perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan indicates potential genocide based on systematic targeting of non-Arab populations.

Feb 19 • 11:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ogun AG slams misuse of police power in civil cases

The Ogun State Attorney-General has condemned the misuse of police authority to resolve civil disputes, emphasizing that such actions violate constitutional rights.

Feb 19 • 09:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Black Civil Rights Movement and the Rainbow Coalition

This article recounts the life and activism of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, highlighting his efforts in forming alliances across diverse communities.

Feb 19 • 08:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Jesse Jackson Brought the Civil Rights Struggle in the US to the Center of the Economy

The article discusses Jesse Jackson's vital role in the civil rights movement in the US, particularly focusing on his work in economic equality.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for hosting a female-only employee networking event, alleging sex discrimination.

Feb 19 • 00:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump lauds 'piece of work' Jesse Jackson in 'sold-out' Black History Month event

During a Black History Month event at the White House, President Trump praised the late civil rights activist Jesse Jackson as a 'real hero' and reflected on their evolving relationship.

Feb 18 • 22:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Encouraging Figure Jesse Jackson: The Civil Rights Activist from Sesame Street

The article discusses the legacy of Jesse Jackson as a civil rights leader known for his powerful rhetoric and grassroots mobilization, particularly in the context of his connections to Martin Luther King Jr.

Feb 18 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

First Thing: Obama, Clinton, and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson, ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

Former presidents Obama, Clinton, and Biden honor the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who recently passed away at 84.

Feb 18 • 11:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vance, Harris, Obama issue tributes to Rev Jesse Jackson

Prominent political figures, including Vice President JD Vance and former Presidents Kamala Harris and Barack Obama, paid tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. following his death at 84.

Feb 18 • 11:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chicago vigil pays tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson

A vigil in Chicago honored the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who passed away, celebrating his lifelong commitment to civil rights and equality.

Feb 18 • 11:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Murder of student Quentin / Young traditionalist Catholic becomes a symbol of non-violence, Mélenchon stands out

The murder of 23-year-old student Quentin Deranqua in Lyon sparks outrage in France and highlights political tensions surrounding violence and civil rights.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Justice Ministry Designates Memorial Rights Group’s Swiss and German Successors ‘Undesirable’

Russia's Justice Ministry has labeled the international successors of the Memorial human rights group as 'undesirable' organizations, continuing its crackdown on civil society.

Feb 18 • 09:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC Breakfast pay tribute to 'key figure' after heartbreaking death

BBC Breakfast hosts pay tribute to civil rights leader Jesse Jackson following his recent death at age 84.

Feb 18 • 07:37 UTC

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