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Chile’s president condemns police violence after four weeks of unrest
World
November 18, 2019
Chile’s president condemns police violence after four weeks of unrest
President Sebastian Pinera condemned on Sunday for the first time what he called abuses committed by police in dealing with…
Iraq anti-government protesters block roads amid strike call
Middle East
November 17, 2019
Iraq anti-government protesters block roads amid strike call
BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government protesters blocked roads with burning tires in parts of central and southern Iraq on Sunday, halting…
Lebanon’s Safadi withdraws candidacy for PM, urges Hariri for post: statement
Middle East
November 17, 2019
Lebanon’s Safadi withdraws candidacy for PM, urges Hariri for post: statement
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Former Lebanese finance minister Mohammad Safadi withdrew his candidacy to be the next prime minister on Saturday,…
UN rights chief warns Bolivia crisis could ‘spin out of control’
World
November 17, 2019
UN rights chief warns Bolivia crisis could ‘spin out of control’
Four more people have died in protests in Bolivia, an international monitor reported Saturday, as the UN rights chief warned…
Iran’s Khamenei blames enemies for ‘sabotage’ in gasoline price protests
Middle East
November 17, 2019
Iran’s Khamenei blames enemies for ‘sabotage’ in gasoline price protests
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday backed gasoline price increases that have sparked protests across…
From Mosul to Baghdad, a song of Iraqi solidarity and resistance
Middle East
November 17, 2019
From Mosul to Baghdad, a song of Iraqi solidarity and resistance
While Baghdad anti-regime protesters have clashed with riot police, their supporters in Mosul are using art to fight for change,…
Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’
World
November 17, 2019
Hong Kong officer hit by arrow as activists vow to ‘squeeze economy’
A police officer was struck in the leg by an arrow shot by a Hong Kong activist on Sunday, the…
Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction
World
November 16, 2019
Clean-up begins in Hong Kong after week of chaos and destruction
A clean-up began across Hong Kong Saturday with pro-government groups removing bricks and debris from roads after a week of…
One dead as petrol protests spread in Iran
Middle East
November 16, 2019
One dead as petrol protests spread in Iran
One person was killed and others injured in protests that spread across Iran on Saturday after a surprise decision to…
Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos
World
November 16, 2019
Govt supporters march in Hong Kong after week of chaos
Government supporters took to the streets of downtown Hong Kong on Saturday after a chaotic working week saw hardcore pro-democracy…