riot
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The president’s son visited Navarro in prison while he served time for defying a subpoena from lawmakers investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Hundreds of Turkish riot police firing teargas forced their way into the Ankara headquarters of the country's main opposition party on Sunday, days after a court had dismissed its leadership, AFP journalists saw.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Swatch’s UHR 0.40%increase; green up pointing triangle latest chaotic product launch—replete with riot police and tear gas—shows that for buzz-seeking brands, manufactured virality can have its upsides—and its complications.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Other measures include deploying drones to identify suspects, putting armoured vehicles on standby, and equipping all officers with riot gear.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
The tale of the 1838 Christmas riot is special, and not simply because a former president stood by some enslaved men.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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