VICE News Daily: Beyond The Headlines – May,13 2014
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: the Taliban launches what it says is a spring offensive to ‘cleanse’ the … source
Swedish Far Right LGBT march in Muslim neighborhood
A Swedish Far Right activist has organized a gay pride march through a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. The move has been condemned as provocative … source
Activists Burn Confederacy-Inspired Mississippi Flag Outside Governor’s Mansion
Activists in Mississippi ― the only U.S. state to still incorporate the so-called Confederate battle emblem into its state flag ― burned the controversial banner in front of the governor’s…
Togo protests continues as business owners worry about economic impact
It seems like business as usual in Togo’s capital, Lome despite growing tension and ongoing protests calling for an end to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule, … source
Hundreds Protest In Cities Across U.S. Against Trump’s Immigrant Family Separations
Hundreds protested across the country on Thursday against the Trump administration’s separation of migrant parents and children at the U.S. border. People took to the streets in response to the…
Fires and teargas fill streets during protests in Haiti [no comment]
Protesters in Haiti damaged commercial buildings in the capital city and set cars on fire on Tuesday, angered by government tax hikes that come at a time when … source
Anti-Muslim sentiment spreading across US, EU after Paris attacks
In the wake of the Paris terrorist attacks which killed 130 people, anti-Islamic sentiment has increased all over the world, especially in Germany where far-right … source
Scores of Eritreans in Ethiopia march against their government
Hundreds of Eritreans living in Ethiopia on Friday marched to the African Union headquaters, in Addis Ababa, to protest against their government back home, … source
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Has Its First Real Me Too Moment
Warning: Spoilers for “The Handmaid’s Tale” below! Has hope finally come to “The Handmaid’s Tale”? Season 2, Episode 9 sees Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski) travel…
Morocco promises economic alternatives for restive Jerada
Morocco’s Prime Minister Eddine El Otmani announced on February 12, a series of measures for the restive eastern province of Jerada. He promised economic … source