Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the capital's Dam Square, chanting 'Free Palestine' and 'Amsterdam says no to genocide', in reference to the Gaza war.
Thursday’s incident after a soccer game led to many calling it a 'pogrom against Jews', and others slamming Israel supporters for spreading disinformation and blaming Muslims for violence.
Mayor Halsema said Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were 'attacked, abused, pelted with fireworks,' and riot police intervened to protect and escort them to hotels. Five people were hospitalised.
Israel's national security ministry has urged its citizens in Amsterdam to stay in their hotel rooms following the attacks, according to the prime minister's office's second statement.
Far-Right anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders will not be part of govt but hardliners from his party will be part of coalition cabinet led by unelected career civil servant Dick Schoof.
Dutch military police confirmed a 41-year-old American woman had been held for possession of soft drugs Saturday. Police, however, did not identify the suspect.
Geert Wilders’ election win led to protests in several cities. Muslim organisations said they were worried about their treatment under a possible Wilders government.
CSE, one of India’s oldest bourses, is edging towards a voluntary exit. It could never recover from market manipulation scam that caused a payment crisis at exchange back in 2001.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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