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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…
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
World
January 6, 2019
‘Yellow vests’ storm French ministry as protests turn violent
“Yellow vest” protesters returned in force to the streets of France this weekend, clashing with police in several cities…
Parts of Lebanon go on strike to protest economic conditions
Middle East
January 5, 2019
Parts of Lebanon go on strike to protest economic conditions
BEIRUT (AP) — Parts of Lebanon’s public and private sectors have gone on strike called for by the country’s…
‘Purification’ rite after women enter flashpoint Indian temple
World
January 2, 2019
‘Purification’ rite after women enter flashpoint Indian temple
The high priest of one of India’s holiest temples carried out a “purification ritual” on Wednesday after two women…
Some Lebanese parties do not want gov’t formed: Berri
Middle East
December 24, 2018
Some Lebanese parties do not want gov’t formed: Berri
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said there are parties that do not want a new government, a…
Lebanese protest over economy and politics
Middle East
December 24, 2018
Lebanese protest over economy and politics
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Several hundred Lebanese people protested in Beirut on Sunday over the state of Lebanon’s economy and politics…
Sudanese police fire tear gas at protesting soccer fans
Middle East
December 24, 2018
Sudanese police fire tear gas at protesting soccer fans
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Sudanese police fired tear gas after hundreds of protesters spilling out of a soccer match marched down…
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…
State of emergency declared in Sudanese city after party HQ torched
Middle East
December 20, 2018
State of emergency declared in Sudanese city after party HQ torched
Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum, close to Atbara. KHARTOUM (Reuters) – A state of emergency was declared in the…