US: Nationwide Anti-ICE “National Shutdown” Protests Erupt Over Immigration Crackdown 2

Nationwide "National Shutdown" protests were held across major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis and Los Angeles, on Friday, January 30, to condemn the Trump administration's immigration tactics and large-scale ICE operations. The demonstrations, which included school walkouts and boycotts, were sparked by the recent fatal shootings of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Italy: Punta Pennata Ridge Collapses After M4.6 Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei

The ridge of Punta Pennata, an islet located in the Gulf of Naples, Campania, partially collapsed on Monday, June 30, following a magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck the Campi Flegrei area in southern Italy.

US: Over 150 Rescued From Winter Park Gondola Due To Malfunction 2

Colorado's Winter Park Ski Patrol rescued more than 150 people from a resort gondola on Saturday, December 21. The resort described it as an operational malfunction, and no injuries were reported.

US: Over 150 Rescued From Winter Park Gondola Due To Malfunction

Colorado's Winter Park Ski Patrol rescued more than 150 people from a resort gondola on Saturday, December 21. The resort described it as an operational malfunction, and no injuries were reported.

Georgia: Pro-EU Protesters Clash With Police For Second Night In Tbilisi 3

Thousands of people took to the streets in Tbilisi on Friday, November 29, for the second consecutive night to protest the government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks. Once again, protesters gathered outside the parliament in the capital, with some attempting to break through the metal gates surrounding the building.

Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

Sochi Olympics open with ceremony

SOCHI, Russia - The Olympic flag is raised while renowned Russian operatic soprano Anna Netrebko (far R) performs at the opening ceremony for the Winter Olympics at Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi, Russia, on Feb. 7, 2014.

STEPHANIE HOLZSCHUSTE, HANA TRESTIKOVA

STEPHANIE HOLZSCHUSTE, HANA TRESTIKOVA

The category Czech Crystal, Recordings of Music Concerts was won by the recording of the Summer Night Concert in 2018, shot in the gardens of the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna at the Golden Prague international television festival in Prague, Czech Republic, September 28, 2019. Under the baton of Valery Gergiev, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performed in it along with Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. Director Staphanie Holzschuste (left) receives the price from Hana Trestikova. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Anna Netrebko, Malcolm Martineau

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)

Anna Netrebko

Anna Netrebko

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko accompanied by pianist Malcolm Martineau perform songs by great Russian composers during the first concert of her tour around Europe and the U.S. in Municipal House, Prague, Czech Republic, on Thursday, November 15, 2018. (CTK Photo/Michaela Rihova)