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Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage
Middle East

Dozens injured in clashes in Iraq’s south during pilgrimage

BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of people were wounded in clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters in Iraq’s south…
Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown
Middle East

Israelis persist in rallies against PM despite lockdown

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister…
Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests
Middle East

Minister quits Israeli government over COVID-19 curbs on protests

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli minister resigned on Friday in protest against a new law that curbed demonstrations against Prime…
Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs
World

Police: Violence at Portland protest escalates to firebombs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Protesters in Portland hurled several firebombs at officers in Oregon’s largest city during a demonstration over…
Serbia’s leader not worried about losing power amid protests
World

Serbia’s leader not worried about losing power amid protests

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia’s president said Friday he’s not worried about losing political power amid large protests against his…
Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work
Middle East

Jobless for years, Tunisians march on capital, demand work

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Hundreds of unemployed Tunisians from around the country tried to march on parliament Wednesday to demand…
Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day
Middle East

Turkish police detain gathered union leaders on May Day

ISTANBUL (AP) — Police in Istanbul detained at least 15 people Friday, including trade union leaders who tried to stage…
Video: Dozens in Alexandria gather for march despite coronavirus fears
Egypt

Video: Dozens in Alexandria gather for march despite coronavirus fears

Dozens of people in Alexandria Governorate’s Sidi Bishr neighborhood gathered for a march in which they prayed to God to…
Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs
World

Tens of thousands strike in India as slowdown hits jobs

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of workers affiliated to trade unions led a strike in parts of India…
Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens
Middle East

Iraq protests resume as political paralysis deepens

Thousands of protesters blocked roads and bridges across southern Iraq on Monday, condemning Iranian influence and political leaders who missed…
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