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Iraqi protesters set fire to political party offices in Muthanna province
Middle East
October 25, 2019
Iraqi protesters set fire to political party offices in Muthanna province
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Protesters set fire to offices belonging to a Shi’ite political party and a Shia militia group in…
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…
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…
Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
World
October 19, 2019
Chile president declares state of emergency after violent protests
Chile’s president declared a state of emergency in Santiago Friday night and gave the military responsibility for security after a…
Spain PM holds emergency talks over violent Catalan protests
World
October 16, 2019
Spain PM holds emergency talks over violent Catalan protests
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez held emergency talks with opposition leaders on Wednesday about violent protests by separatists in Catalonia.…
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
Middle East
October 6, 2019
At least 18 killed in Iraq protests overnight, government issues new promises
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least 18 people were killed in clashes between anti-government protesters and police in Baghdad overnight, according…
Death toll mounts as Papua hit by bloody unrest
World
September 24, 2019
Death toll mounts as Papua hit by bloody unrest
More than two dozen people have died in riots in Papua, authorities said Tuesday, sparking calls for an investigation into…