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French police out in force to prevent ‘yellow vest’ violence
World
March 23, 2019
French police out in force to prevent ‘yellow vest’ violence
Thousands of police fanned out across central Paris and other French cities Saturday ahead of planned “yellow vest” protests, with…
What next for Algeria’s protesters and politicians?
Middle East
March 17, 2019
What next for Algeria’s protesters and politicians?
Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters have dismissed President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s promise not to seek a fifth term — but…
Algerians stage huge protest despite Bouteflika vow not to run
Middle East
March 16, 2019
Algerians stage huge protest despite Bouteflika vow not to run
A huge crowd of demonstrators marched through the Algerian capital for a fourth consecutive Friday to step up demands on…
Guaido vows to oust Maduro as thousands of Venezuelans protest
World
March 13, 2019
Guaido vows to oust Maduro as thousands of Venezuelans protest
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido vowed Tuesday to take Nicolas Maduro’s place in the presidential palace “very soon,” as thousands…
President Sisi warns against repeats of 2011 rioting, praises developments
Egypt
March 11, 2019
President Sisi warns against repeats of 2011 rioting, praises developments
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated during the 30th Cultural Symposium of the Armed Forces on Sunday that protests and…
Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry
Middle East
March 10, 2019
Israeli troops kill Palestinian during Gaza protests: health ministry
GAZA (Reuters) – Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian and wounded 42 others taking part on Friday in weekly protests…
Algeria orders early university holiday as students spur protests
Middle East
March 9, 2019
Algeria orders early university holiday as students spur protests
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algerian authorities on Saturday ordered an early start to the spring university holiday, an apparent attempt to…
183 injured in Algeria protests: state news agency
Middle East
March 3, 2019
183 injured in Algeria protests: state news agency
ALGIERS (Reuters) – A total of 183 people were injured during protests across Algeria on Friday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s…
Sudan’s Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency
Middle East
February 24, 2019
Sudan’s Bashir names new PM as protest leaders dismiss emergency
President Omar al-Bashir named a new prime minister Saturday as he pressed on with a shake-up at the top, even…
Hundreds protest in Algeria’s capital against Bouteflika’s re-election bid
Middle East
February 24, 2019
Hundreds protest in Algeria’s capital against Bouteflika’s re-election bid
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Hundreds of Algerians protested for a second straight day on Saturday in the capital against President Abdelaziz…