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Chile’s president condemns police violence after four weeks of unrest
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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
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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
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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’
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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
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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

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’
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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
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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

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
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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…
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