As India’s election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism

As India’s election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism

NEW DELHI — The movie trailer begins with an outline of the iconic glasses worn by Mohandas Gandhi, the leader who helped India win independence from the British colonialists in 1947. In the backdrop of a devotional song that Gandhi loved, the outline slowly morphs into what appears like his face. Then, a raucous beat … Read more

Far right groups in France are targeting mayors

Far right groups in France are targeting mayors

By Elaine Ganley | Associated Press SAINT-BREVIN-LES-PINS, France — The mayor of a small resort town on the Atlantic coast of France resigned, closed his medical practice and moved away after his house and two cars were set on fire. The arson followed months of death threats over plans to relocate a refugee center near … Read more

Ireland’s PM slams anti-immigrant violence in Dublin

Ireland’s PM slams anti-immigrant violence in Dublin

By Danica Kirka | Associated Press LONDON — Ireland’s prime minister on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life. Police arrested 34 people overnight after up to 500 people looted shops, set … Read more

Netherlands’ former ruling party rules out deal with Wilders

Netherlands’ former ruling party rules out deal with Wilders

By Mike Corder | Associated Press THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A senator from the Netherlands’ Party for Freedom was appointed Friday to investigate possible governing coalitions after the far-right party’s election victory, while the party of outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte said it would support a center-right administration in parliament but not join the next … Read more