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Added on the 30/11/2023 15:05:30 - Copyright : Euronews EN
The United States calls for the release of US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, sentenced to more than six years in prison for violating strict military censorship laws. "Journalism is not a crime (...) and we continue to make very clear that she should be released," US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
Bangladesh has deployed military forces after police failed to quell days of deadly unrest that has spread throughout the country. IMAGES
Donald Trump says the United States must not "criminalize dissent or demonize political disagreement" as he addresses the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. IMAGES
The current President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, addresses the European Parliament. The MEPs then vote on whether or not to grant her a second term. SOUNDBITE
Police are out in force on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi, after calls for more demonstrations against the embattled government of President William Ruto. As protestors gather in the central business district, police in riot gear fire tear gas, repelling some people with batons. Even as street protests have eased since dozens of people were killed and parliament stormed in late June, activists are still demanding the president's resignation, and calling for new rallies using the hashtag "RutoMustGo". IMAGES
Israeli security forces work in the field to investigate the scene of a suspected car ramming attack at the Nir Zvi junction near Ramla, in central Israel. Four people were injured, and the police shot dead the car driver. IMAGES