UK: Protester Replaces Iranian Flag With Pre-Revolution Flag at Iranian Embassy in London

Protester replaced Iranian flag with pre-revolution flag at Embassy in London twice in a row. Videos posted on social media show a man climbing onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, removing the official flag, and replacing the pre-1979 revolution flag featuring the lion and sun. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to the scene and made two arrests on Saturday, January 10. This is the second replacement on Sunday, January 11.

Soviet emblem on Kyiv monument replaced

Soviet emblem on Kyiv monument replaced

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 20, 2023, shows the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, with the Ukrainian trident insignia being installed on a shield in the statue's left hand and the Ukrainian national flag seen on the right. The Soviet hammer and sickle symbol was removed in July for replacement, amid the Russian invasion of the country.

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A mother waves a flag as the second batch of a third replacement team of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves for Aomori Airport on Aug. 15 en route to Iraq to continue Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah.

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

2nd batch of 3rd replacement ground troops leaves for Iraq

AOMORI, Japan - A mother waves a flag as the second batch of a third replacement team of Ground Self-Defense Force troops leaves for Aomori Airport on Aug. 15 en route to Iraq to continue Japan's humanitarian aid operations in the southern Iraqi city of Samawah. (Kyodo)