civil unrest
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
Middle East
November 20, 2019
Tuktuk, newspaper of Iraq’s uprising, aspires to be vehicle for change
BAGHDAD (Reuters) — “If you kill us all, who will you rule over?” says the latest issue of Tuktuk newspaper,…
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
Middle East
November 20, 2019
At least 106 killed in Iran protests: Amnesty International
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Days of protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have killed…
Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session
Middle East
November 19, 2019
Protesters force postponement of Lebanese parliament session
BEIRUT (AP) — Thousands of protesters rallying against the Lebanese political elite blocked roads in central Beirut on Tuesday, preventing…
Anti-government protests cripple major Iraqi port, oil field
Middle East
November 19, 2019
Anti-government protests cripple major Iraqi port, oil field
BAGHDAD (AP) — Anti-government demonstrations in southern Iraq blocked roads leading to the country’s main port and an oil field…
Protest-hit Iran slams US show of support for ‘rioters’
Middle East
November 18, 2019
Protest-hit Iran slams US show of support for ‘rioters’
Iran has slammed a US show of support for “rioters,” after violent protests sparked by a decision to impose petrol…
Lebanon’s outgoing PM blasts president’s party over delays
Middle East
November 18, 2019
Lebanon’s outgoing PM blasts president’s party over delays
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s political crisis worsened Sunday with the outgoing prime minister harshly criticizing the party of the country’s…
Chile to vote on new constitution in response to protests
World
November 15, 2019
Chile to vote on new constitution in response to protests
Chile announced on Friday that it will stage a referendum to replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution next year — a key…
Gunmen attack military bases in Ivory Coast cities Abidjan, Korhogo
World
July 15, 2017
Gunmen attack military bases in Ivory Coast cities Abidjan, Korhogo
Gunmen attacked military bases in Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan and the northern city of Korhogo in the early…
Hamas leader denies group stirred unrest during 25 January uprising
Egypt
February 24, 2012
Hamas leader denies group stirred unrest during 25 January uprising
Hamas' leader in the Gaza Strip denied Thursday that Hamas was involved in the 25 January uprising against Hosni…