Stay updated with breaking news from Mathieu Deflem. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Major General Ahmed Naser al-Raisi, inspector general at the UAE's interior ministry, was elected for one four-year term during the group's annual General Assembly in Istanbul.
Interpol may on Thursday find itself with a new president, an Emirati general accused of torture, adding to concerns the global police agency risks being co-opted by repressive regimes.
General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, head of the UAE's security forces, is one of only two people vying for the largely ceremonial and voluntary role at Interpol's general assembly.
General Ahmed Nasser Al-Raisi, the head of the United Arab Emirates' security forces who has been accused of torture, may be the new head of Interpol adding to concerns the global police agency risks being co-opted by repressive regimes.
As she approached the U.S. Capitol doors, Jenna Ryan lined up her face in the frame of a Facebook Live video. “Y’all know who to hire for your Realtor. Jenna Ryan for your Realtor,” she said to the camera. University of Kentucky student Gracyn Courtright posted a photo of herself on Instagram from outside the Capitol doors, arms lifted in celebration. “Can’t wait to tell my grandkids I was here!” the caption read. In posts on Instagram and Facebook, Edward “Jake” Lang shared his confrontation with police officers at the Capitol. Using a finger-pointing emoji toward the front...