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Haiti extends state of emergency as intruders break into key port terminal
World
March 28, 2024
Haiti extends state of emergency as intruders break into key port terminal
CNN — Intruders broke into a major port terminal in Haiti Thursday as violence in the country escalated after the government extended its…
Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as Haiti’s elites vie for power
World
March 18, 2024
Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as Haiti’s elites vie for power
Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN — The wide road that passes in front of Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport has a post-apocalyptic…
Inside Haiti: A lucky few escape, while millions face gang rule, hunger and chaos
World
March 16, 2024
Inside Haiti: A lucky few escape, while millions face gang rule, hunger and chaos
Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN — In a city silenced by gangs, everyone notices the thrum of a helicopter beating overhead in…
Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too
World
March 5, 2024
Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too
Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN — From above, Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince still looks serene, its white-washed homes climbing steep green hills that encircle a glittering…
Police officer, 5 civilians referred to criminal trial over Sidi Barrani incident
Egypt
July 17, 2023
Police officer, 5 civilians referred to criminal trial over Sidi Barrani incident
The Egyptian Public Prosecution on Sunday referred a police officer and five civilian suspects to criminal trial over riots at…
Haitian politician shot dead, as violent gangs and political turmoil push country to the ‘edge of collapse’
World
October 29, 2022
Haitian politician shot dead, as violent gangs and political turmoil push country to the ‘edge of collapse’
CNN – A Haitian politician has been shot dead outside his home, authorities have said, as international concerns intensify over…
Indonesia stadium tragedy: 129 people dead following soccer match, police say
World
October 2, 2022
Indonesia stadium tragedy: 129 people dead following soccer match, police say
At least 129 people are dead and 180 more injured, police say, after chaos and violence erupted late on Saturday…
Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Middle East
July 30, 2022
Iraqi protesters break into parliament denouncing the nomination of new premier
Baghdad, Iraq (CNN) – Hundreds of angry protesters loyal to the powerful cleric Muqtada al-Sadr broke into Baghdad’s heavily protected…
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Middle East
July 18, 2022
Sudan protesters decry violence as at least 30 people are killed in clashes
Khartoum, Sudan (Reuters) – Security forces fired tear gas as Sudanese protesters marched in the capital Khartoum on Sunday against…
‘I was close to death,’ says former Liverpool star as Paris police response is in the spotlight following Champions League final ‘disorganization’
Egypt
June 5, 2022
‘I was close to death,’ says former Liverpool star as Paris police response is in the spotlight following Champions League final ‘disorganization’
(CNN) – For Liverpool and Real Madrid fans, last Saturday’s Champions League final was supposed to be the magical conclusion…