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France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
World
November 16, 2019
France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
French “yellow vest” protesters are planning a series of nationwide demonstrations this weekend in a bid to show the government…
Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nation back into the streets
World
November 15, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nation back into the streets
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has seen an ally forced from office and protests rattle leaders across…
Morales’ shadow looms large in Bolivia as clashes test new leader
World
November 14, 2019
Morales’ shadow looms large in Bolivia as clashes test new leader
Bolivian security forces clashed on the streets of La Paz with supporters of unseated President Evo Morales on Wednesday, firing…
Protesters blockade universities, stockpile makeshift weapons as chaos grips Hong Kong
World
November 13, 2019
Protesters blockade universities, stockpile makeshift weapons as chaos grips Hong Kong
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Anti-government protesters dug in at several university campuses across Hong Kong on Wednesday, setting the stage…
Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests ‘blossom everywhere’
World
November 13, 2019
Chaos in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protests ‘blossom everywhere’
Pro-democracy protesters Wednesday stepped up a “blossom everywhere” campaign of road blocks and vandalism across Hong Kong that has crippled…
UN, top Iraq cleric urge ‘serious’ reforms after protests
Middle East
November 12, 2019
UN, top Iraq cleric urge ‘serious’ reforms after protests
The top UN official in Iraq and the country’s most senior Muslim cleric on Monday urged authorities to get “serious”…
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint
World
November 12, 2019
Protesters hit Hong Kong commute as western powers urge restraint
Hong Kong protesters struck the city’s transport network for a second day running on Tuesday as western powers voiced concern…
Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters
World
November 11, 2019
Chile to re-write Pinochet-era constitution in win for protesters
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The Chilean government has agreed to write a new constitution to replace one dating back to the…
Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand
World
November 11, 2019
Hong Kong violence prompts reminder that China troops close at hand
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police shot and critically wounded a protester and a man was set on fire…
UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval
Middle East
November 11, 2019
UN mission in Iraq proposes roadmap for ending upheaval
BAGHDAD (AP) — The United Nations’ mission for Iraq on Sunday proposed a roadmap out of the country’s social upheaval,…