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France: 5,000 Farmers Gather in Strasbourg to Demand Halt to EU-Mercosur Deal

In Strasbourg, roughly 5,000 protesters and hundreds of tractors demonstrated at the European Parliament on Tuesday, January 20, against the EU-Mercosur agreement. The protest precedes a key Wednesday vote, January 21, where EU lawmakers will decide if the deal should be referred to the European Court of Justice for a legal review, potentially stalling the ratification process.

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

City workers dismantle tents and remove personal belongings during a sweep of a large homeless encampment in Los Angeles on July 31, 2025. The operation takes place under increased media scrutiny and in the presence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who observes the process and speaks briefly with displaced residents and officials. The sweep is part of a broader initiative aimed at clearing public spaces and connecting unhoused individuals with shelter services, though critics argue it disrupts fragile community networks and fails to address root causes. Dozens of people are forced to move, many uncertain about their next steps. The presence of city leadership highlights the growing urgency and political stakes surrounding homelessness in the city. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Silent Protest demands release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan - Yerevan

Armenians gathered at the Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, Armennia, on February 28, 2025 to protest the continued detention of political prisoners held by Azerbaijan, including Ruben Vardanyan, a philanthropist and former Nagorno-Karabakh official. Vardanyan's health has sharply deteriorated after a week-long hunger strike. According to the Committee for Justice and Truth (CFTJ), as of November 2024, 23 Armenian hostages and political prisoners were still held in Baku's prisons without due process. However, due to a lack of official information, the exact number of detainees remains unclear. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian

STORY: Evidence of overcapacity claim weak: UK economic historian SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: DALIAN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: Renowned UK economic historian Adam Tooze argues that evidence of "overcapacity" in China's electric vehicle (EV) industry is weak. He made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua at the 2024 Summer Davos in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian. Tooze, director of the European Institute at Columbia University, says Europe and the U.S. are lagging behind China in developing the EV industry. During its process of accelerating the green energy transition, China witnessed the emergence of world-beating firms that are low-cost, high-quality with extraordinary supply chains. "It's hard to see that as evidence of 'overcapacity'," says Tooze. SOUNDBITE (English): ADAM TOOZE, Director of the European Institute at Columbia University "If you look at the areas which are most political, I think the evidence (of 'overcapacity')

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Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections

STORY: Exit polls predict ruling bloc's win in India's elections SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of parliament building 3. various of Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters 4. various of congress headquarters 5. various of the polls STORYLINE: Exit polls released by private survey agencies predicted a victory for India's ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday when the seven-phase voting process ended. With a caution that "exit polls do not always get it right," the NDTV quoted four exit polls as predicting a landslide victory for Modi-led NDA against the opposition political parties' alliance INDIA, or the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. More exit polls by other private survey agencies were being released till this report was filed. The real electoral scenario in the country would be clear on June 4 when the Electi

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Voting ends in India, results to be announced on June 4

STORY: Voting ends in India, results to be announced on June 4 SHOOTING TIME: June 1, 2024 DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of voters standing in queue 3. various of voters casting their ballots STORYLINE: The nearly two-and-a-half-month general elections voting process ended at 6:00 p.m. local time on Saturday in India. The political party, or alliance of political parties, which wins the majority of the parliamentary election, gets the chance to form the next government. The counting of votes was scheduled to take place on June 4 and final results are expected to be officially announced by the election commission later, or on the following day. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

A protester holds a sign during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

Armenian policemen stand on duty during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

A protester chants slogans across a line of a riot police during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.C

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

A protester chants slogans across a line of a riot police during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.C

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

Elderly Armenians participate during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

An elderly Armenian protester chants slogans during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

An elderly Armenian protester participates in a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

A young protester plays a vuvuzela trumpet during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

Protersters sit during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands Protest Land Deal - Yerevan

Police stand on duty during a mass demonstration against the Armenian government's controversial border-demarcation deal with Azerbaijan in Yerevan, Armenia, on May 15, 2024. Civil disobedience entered another day in Yerevan, where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, leader of the Tavush for the Homeland movement and Primate of the Diocese of Tavush of the Armenian Apostolic Church, told reporters such actions in Armenia will continue tomorrow, the next day, whichever day is convenient. The movement, dubbed "Tavush for the Homeland," originated in Tavush following the announcement of the start of the delimitation/demarcation process with Azerbaijan on April 19. Since then, the residents of Kirants and nearby villages have repeatedly blocked roads in the area for around two weeks to disrupt the delimitation process. The movement has been supported by senior church leadership and a number of opposition political groups. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM