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Security forces fire tear gas, dozens wounded in Beirut protest
Middle East
December 15, 2019
Security forces fire tear gas, dozens wounded in Beirut protest
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Lebanese protesters in central Beirut on Saturday in…
Four killed, two injured in Luxor fire
Egypt
December 13, 2019
Four killed, two injured in Luxor fire
Four people were killed and two others were injured on Friday in a house fire in Armant al-Hait, west of…
Experts quit Hong Kong police probe, in blow to government
World
December 11, 2019
Experts quit Hong Kong police probe, in blow to government
An international panel of experts hired to advise Hong Kong on the police response to huge pro-democracy protests announced Wednesday…
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch after rare calm
World
December 9, 2019
Hong Kongers await Beijing olive branch after rare calm
Hong Kongers have delivered a clarion call for change over the last fortnight with a landslide local election defeat for…
Hong Kong protesters aim for big turnout at rare sanctioned march
World
December 8, 2019
Hong Kong protesters aim for big turnout at rare sanctioned march
Hong Kong democracy protesters are hoping for huge crowds later Sunday at a rally they have billed as a “last…
Hong Kong police chief promises flexibility ahead of rally
World
December 7, 2019
Hong Kong police chief promises flexibility ahead of rally
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s new police commissioner said on Saturday his force would take a flexible approach to…
Protesters clash with police as Chile unrest enters 50th day
World
December 7, 2019
Protesters clash with police as Chile unrest enters 50th day
Protesters clashed with police as thousands took to the streets of Chile’s capital Friday for a demonstration that marked 50…
Microbus driver stabs colleague in Qalyubiya
Egypt
December 6, 2019
Microbus driver stabs colleague in Qalyubiya
A microbus driver stabbed one of his colleagues at a stop in Banha, Qalyubiya, following an argument between the two…
On Hong Kong campus, elusive protesters and an uncertain future
World
November 27, 2019
On Hong Kong campus, elusive protesters and an uncertain future
Staff at one of Hong Kong’s top universities picked through the chaotic aftermath of a violent occupation by protesters for…
‘Serious’ rights violations during Chile protests: Human Rights Watch
World
November 27, 2019
‘Serious’ rights violations during Chile protests: Human Rights Watch
Chile’s national police committed “serious human rights violations” as weeks of violent demonstrations across the South American country claimed 25…