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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…
Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port
Middle East
November 5, 2019
Three protesters killed in clashes as Iraq tries to reopen port
BAGHDAD (AP) — At least three anti-government protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in southern Iraq, officials…
Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes
Middle East
October 28, 2019
Iraqi protesters hold Baghdad square after night of clashes
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi anti-government protesters remained in Baghdad’s central Tahrir Square on Sunday after a night of clashes with…
Excessive force used on protesters; 149 killed: Iraq inquiry
Middle East
October 23, 2019
Excessive force used on protesters; 149 killed: Iraq inquiry
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi government-appointed inquiry into week-long protests earlier this month has determined that security forces used excessive…
Tear gas and water cannon as crowds defy Hong Kong rally ban
World
October 20, 2019
Tear gas and water cannon as crowds defy Hong Kong rally ban
Police fired water cannon and tear gas at Hong Kongers who defied authorities with an illegal march on Sunday, their…
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
Middle East
October 2, 2019
Eight injured in second day of Baghdad protests
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Security forces used live fire and tear gas to disperse demonstrators in renewed protests in Baghdad on…
Hong Kong returns to violence with tear gas and Molotovs
World
September 15, 2019
Hong Kong returns to violence with tear gas and Molotovs
Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas and water cannons at hardcore pro-democracy protesters hurling rocks and petrol bombs on…
Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests
World
August 12, 2019
Hong Kong police unveil water cannon trucks after new protests
Hong Kong police on Monday unveiled water cannon trucks as a new way to combat pro-democracy protesters, after tear gas…
News ‘They’re being used’: Hong Kong protests divide neighbourhoods
World
August 12, 2019
News ‘They’re being used’: Hong Kong protests divide neighbourhoods
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters boast of a broad support base but their movement has divided some neighbourhoods, including Wong Tai…
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
World
August 8, 2019
Hong Kongers harness traffic cones, kitchenware to battle tear gas
As a tear gas canister clatters onto a street in Hong Kong, a pro-democracy protester wearing heat-proof gloves and carrying…