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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…
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
World
October 21, 2019
Chile extends state of emergency as protest death toll hits seven
Chile is “at war”, President Sebastian Pinera said Sunday, as the country reels from three days of violent demonstrations and…
Lebanon’s government scrambles to respond to mass protests
Middle East
October 21, 2019
Lebanon’s government scrambles to respond to mass protests
BEIRUT (AP) — Protesters have closed major roads around Lebanon ahead of an emergency Cabinet meeting to discuss a rescue…
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
World
October 21, 2019
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
The violent protests that have swept Catalonia over the jailing of nine separatist leaders have involved veteran anarchists and youthful…
Three dead in Chile protest violence
World
October 20, 2019
Three dead in Chile protest violence
Three people died in a fire in a supermarket being ransacked in the Chilean capital early Sunday, as protests sparked…
Lebanon protesters keep pressure on government as reform deadline nears
Middle East
October 20, 2019
Lebanon protesters keep pressure on government as reform deadline nears
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Protesters in Lebanon returned to the streets early on Sunday, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri…
Lebanon braces for third day of unrest as rage sweeps country
Middle East
October 19, 2019
Lebanon braces for third day of unrest as rage sweeps country
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon braced for a third day of unrest on Saturday after anti-government protests fueled by rising fury…