protests

Tear gas, water cannons as marchers defy police in Hong Kong demo
World

Tear gas, water cannons as marchers defy police in Hong Kong demo

Hong Kong police fired tear gas and water cannon Saturday as thousands of democracy protesters defied authorities in another unsanctioned…
Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack
Middle East

Iran student leader says he regrets 1979 US Embassy attack

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — His revolutionary fervor diminished by the years that have also turned his dark brown hair white,…
Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed
Middle East

Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

BASRA, Iraq (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq’s main Gulf port Umm Qasr on…
Hezbollah: Lebanon’s next government must heed protesters
Middle East

Hezbollah: Lebanon’s next government must heed protesters

BEIRUT (Reuters) – The powerful Lebanese Hezbollah group said on Friday a new government must listen to the demands that…
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
World

Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government

Dressed in black, marching silently and raising one fist, around a thousand women on Friday demanded justice for those killed…
Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam
Middle East

Iraqis pour into streets for biggest protest day since Saddam

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Thousands of Iraqis thronged central Baghdad on Friday demanding the root-and-branch downfall of the political elite, in…
Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources
Middle East

Iran intervenes to prevent ousting of Iraqi prime minister: sources

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran has stepped in to prevent the ouster of Iraqi Prime Minister Abdel Abdul Mahdi by two…
Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests
Middle East

Lebanon’s banks reopen after 2-week closure due to protests

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s private banks have reopened after a two-week closure because of anti-government protests. The reopening on Friday…
Lebanon struggles to reopen roads as sit-ins continue
Middle East

Lebanon struggles to reopen roads as sit-ins continue

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese security forces were still struggling to open some roads Thursday as protesters continued their civil disobedience…
Paralyzed by protests, Lebanon’s fiscal crisis worsens
Middle East

Paralyzed by protests, Lebanon’s fiscal crisis worsens

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese banks have been closed for the last two weeks as the government grapples with mass demonstrations…
Back to top button