Thousands protest lithium mining in Serbia. Officials say it’s a plot against populist president

BELGRADE, Serbia — Tens of thousands gathered Saturday for a rally against lithium mining in Serbia despite officials’ warnings of their alleged plot to topple populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government. Vucic said earlier he had been tipped by the Russian intelligence services that a “mass unrest and a coup” were being prepared Saturday … Read more

Far-right Alternative for Germany reports surge in membership

AfD membership rose 60% since Jan. 2023, leaders tell congress AfD seeks to form new political group in EU Parliament, they say Targeting wins in three states in September Tens of thousands protest against AfD congress ESSEN, Germany, – Leaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany on Saturday reported a surge in membership and vowed … Read more

Outraged Brazilian women stage protests against bill to equate late abortions with homicide

The bill, proposed by conservative lawmakers and heading for a vote in the lower house, would also apply in cases of rape. Critics say those who seek an abortion so late are mostly child rape victims, as their pregnancies tend to be detected later. To rally opposition, rights’ groups created the ‘A child is not … Read more