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Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
Middle East

Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran executed seven child offenders last year and two so far this year even though human…
Hong Kong businessman pays almost $1m for parking space
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Hong Kong businessman pays almost $1m for parking space

Hong Kong might be heading for recession after months of violent protests but that hasn’t stopped one businessman from forking…
Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18
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Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18

Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and other cities in a general strike on Wednesday, upping the pressure…
Chile president announces social measures to stem street violence
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Chile president announces social measures to stem street violence

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced a package of social measures Tuesday aimed at stemming days of protests over economic inequality…
Lebanon PM seeks foreign support for reforms amid protests
Middle East

Lebanon PM seeks foreign support for reforms amid protests

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s embattled prime minister sought international support Tuesday for economic reforms announced a day earlier, which were…
Excessive force used on protesters; 149 killed: Iraq inquiry
Middle East

Excessive force used on protesters; 149 killed: Iraq inquiry

BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi government-appointed inquiry into week-long protests earlier this month has determined that security forces used excessive…
Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package
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Protesters remain despite Lebanese PM’s reform package

BEIRUT (AP) — Facing escalating mass protests, the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri approved Monday a package of…
Lebanon’s Demonstrations
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Lebanon’s Demonstrations

Protests in Lebanon have recently started up against poor economic conditions, quickly turning into a rejection of the entire ruling…
The Latest: Lebanese PM announces sweeping economic reforms
Middle East

The Latest: Lebanese PM announces sweeping economic reforms

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on Lebanon’s anti-government protests (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Lebanon’s Cabinet has approved sweeping reforms…
Thousands protest in Sudan, call to disband ex-ruling party
Middle East

Thousands protest in Sudan, call to disband ex-ruling party

CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets throughout Sudan on Monday to call for disbanding former President…
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