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Sudan opposition to keep up protests despite emergency
Middle East
February 23, 2019
Sudan opposition to keep up protests despite emergency
Sudan’s main opposition party on Saturday dismissed President Omar al-Bashir’s declaration of a state of emergency, saying protesters would keep…
Bashir declares year-long state of emergency across Sudan
Middle East
February 23, 2019
Bashir declares year-long state of emergency across Sudan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir declared a nationwide state of emergency on Friday and dissolved the government in an effort to…
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
World
February 13, 2019
French ‘yellow vest’ boxer on trial for punching police
A former boxer who became a hero to some of France’s “yellow vest” protesters after being filmed punching police officers…
Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in teenager’s killing
Egypt
February 9, 2019
Israel arrests Palestinian suspect in teenager’s killing
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police said Saturday they arrested a Palestinian suspect in the killing of an Israeli teenager, as…
Macron’s debate put to test as ‘yellow vests’ stage tenth protest
World
January 19, 2019
Macron’s debate put to test as ‘yellow vests’ stage tenth protest
France’s “yellow vests” took to the streets on Saturday for a 10th straight weekend of anti-government protests, defying attempts…
France’s ‘yellow vests’ mobilize for fresh round of protests
World
January 12, 2019
France’s ‘yellow vests’ mobilize for fresh round of protests
Thousands of anti-government demonstrators marched in cities across France on Saturday in a new round of “yellow vest” protests…
Bangladesh police, garment workers clash in protests
World
January 9, 2019
Bangladesh police, garment workers clash in protests
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh police fired tear gas and swung batons as thousands of garment workers demonstrated for…
France to crack down on unauthorized ‘yellow vest’ protests: PM
World
January 8, 2019
France to crack down on unauthorized ‘yellow vest’ protests: PM
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe on Monday announced plans to ban participation in unauthorized demonstrations as the government scrambles…
France’s ‘yellow vests’ target borders ahead of Christmas
World
December 23, 2018
France’s ‘yellow vests’ target borders ahead of Christmas
Three days from Christmas, fewer French “yellow vests” turned out for a sixth Saturday of protests, targeting border points…
Versailles closes ahead of ‘yellow vest’ protest as numbers fall
World
December 22, 2018
Versailles closes ahead of ‘yellow vest’ protest as numbers fall
French “yellow vests” prepared for a sixth Saturday of nationwide demonstrations, but numbers on the streets are falling fast…