Riots

Dozens of inmates have died, with some reportedly beheaded and dismembered, during a series of riots at prisons in Ecuador this week. Following one of the bloodiest outbreaks of prison violence in the country's history, authorities regained control of the facilities in three cities after raids by hundreds of police…

Representative Liz Cheney (R- WY), one of ten House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump,  said on Tuesday during a Reagan Institute event that the Republican party needs to “make clear that we aren’t the party of white supremacy” in the wake of the deadly Capitol riots. Cheney…

Thomas Webster appeared in court Tuesday over charges he assaulted a police officer. Webster is a former member of the New York Police Department. Prosecutors accuse him of using a flagpole to attack an officer at the January 6 US Capitol riot. Visit the Business section of Insider for more…

Skip to main content HomeCoronavirus Updates2020 Election ResultsElectionsNationWorldPoliticsFactcheckEducationInvestigationsHealthWeatherRace in AmericaImpeachmentJust the FAQsTracking 2020Register to VoteVoter Guide The FBI's warning that protesters were "preparing for war" did not reach Capitol Police command staff, according to public testimony on the riots. staff video, USA TODAY Read More

QUITO:  At least 50 prisoners were killed and several injured during riots at three jails in Ecuador on Tuesday, authorities reported.  The national police said on Twitter the death toll stood at "more than 50" prisoners after unrest at facilities in the provinces of Guayas, Azuay and Cotopaxi. Ecuador's President…

Photo: FileWASHINGTON, DC: US government official on Tuesday admitted that the Capitol Riot of January 6 worsened due to inadequate security and weaknesses in the intelligence system. They added that along with the security lapse, military authorities reacted too slowly to call for the National Guard backup against an overwhelming…

Xia Baolong expands on principle of ‘patriots ruling Hong Kong’ as he sets out fundamental administrative, electoral reforms for the city Key posts must never be occupied by anyone who is against China and disrupts the city, says head of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office Published: 1:22pm, 22 Feb,…

This story is available exclusively to Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. I. The Night OfKyle Rittenhouse raised his hands in the air as he stumbled toward the convoy of armored police vehicles, his AR-15 bouncing against his legs. Behind him, three men who had chased him…

A retired Ohio couple who joined the Oath Keepers have been charged with conspiracy for allegedly plotting for months with other members of the far-right militia group to storm the U.S. Capitol. Sandra Parker, 60, and her husband, Bennie Parker, 70, have been charged with several federal crimes, including conspiracy,…

Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava on Friday said technology was used extensively to investigate over 750 cases related to the northeast Delhi riots that led to the arrest of over 200 people. Addressing the annual press conference at Delhi Police headquarters, Shrivastava said 755 FIRs were registered in connection…