Transgender rights activists protest Trumps military ban in Times Square

Transgender rights activists protest Trumps military ban in Times Square

Hundreds of protesters rallied in New Yorks Times Square on 26 July to voice their opposition to President Donald Trumps announcement that he would ban transgender people from serving in the US military. Protesters gathered outside a military recruitment centre in Times Square for the rally. Jul 27, 2017
Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

Turkeys Erdogan addresses rallies to mark first anniversary of failed coup

One year after the failed coup Turks gathered for a commemorative event in Istanbul. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan opened a memorial on 15 July Martyrs Bridge.More than 240 people died before the military coup was shut down. A far-reaching crackdown after the coup has impacted Turkish society. Around 150,000 people were fired and 50,000 detained for having a supposed connection to the coup. Critics accuse Erdogan of using the state of emergency to target opposition leaders and journalists. Jul 16, 2017