Demonstrations
Iran executes children in violation of rights law: UN expert
Middle East
October 24, 2019
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
World
October 24, 2019
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
World
October 24, 2019
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
World
October 23, 2019
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
October 23, 2019
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
October 23, 2019
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
Middle East
October 22, 2019
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
Opinion
October 21, 2019
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
October 21, 2019
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
October 21, 2019
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…