BREAKING NEWS

Moscow police close square; fear new racist riots

By ASSOCIATED PRESS

JANUARY 11, 2011 18:10

MOSCOW — Russian police have cordoned off part of a public square outside the Kremlin walls, fearing a repeat of last month's riots by ultra-nationalists who protested the presence of non-Slavs in the country.

On Dec. 11, up to 5,000 rioters chanting "Russia for Russians" beat dark-skinned passers-by and clashed with police. The riots were a reaction to the killing of a white Russian soccer fan during a fight with people from the south of the country.

At least 30 police trucks skirted Manezh Square on Tuesday in response to internet threats by ultra-nationalists to gather again, and a nearby shopping mall was evacuated.

In response to the violence, the Kremlin has proposed controlling movement into the big cities and toughening punishment for unauthorized protests.

Three IDF soldiers killed in Hamas rocket attack near Kerem Shalom

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

05/05/2024 10:33 PM

IDF, Shin Bet strike UNRWA compound used as Hamas command center

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

05/05/2024 09:45 PM

Hamas delegation to leave Cairo on Sunday night for consultation

By REUTERS

05/05/2024 06:39 PM

Hamas source: Round of ceasefire talks ends, delegation leaves Cairo

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF