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Ukrainian MPs fist-fight caught on video...again
An angry punch-up between two Ukrainian MPs has been captured on video.An angry punch-up between two Ukrainian MPs has been captured on video.
National Guard deployed to Charlotte amid further unrest over police shooting
The national guard has been deployed in the US city of Charlotte, after a second night of violent protests over the police shooting of a black man.The national guard has been deployed in the US city of Charlotte, after a second night of violent protests over the police shooting of a black man.
At least 32 people killed in DRC during two days of violence
At least 32 people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last two days, according to a police spokesman.At least 32 people have been killed in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over the last two days, according to a police spokesman.
Protests over latest fatal shootings by US police
At least a dozen police officers and several demonstrators have been hurt in violent protests following the fatal shooting of a black man in North Carolina.At least a dozen police officers and several demonstrators have been hurt in violent protests following the fatal shooting of a black man in North Carolina.
Protests in North Carolina after African American man shot by police
Several hundred protesters clashed with police in Charlotte, North Carolina, after police officers shot 43-year old Keith Lamont Scott, a black man who was said to be…Several hundred protesters clashed with police in Charlotte, North Carolina, after police officers shot 43-year old Keith Lamont Scott, a black man who was said to be…
Thousands flee and fire destroys Lesbos migrant camp
Police say thousands of people fled a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night.Police say thousands of people fled a migrant camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night.
Fire sweeps through Greek refugee camp as UN holds migrant summit
A large fire swept through the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night, destroying tents and prefabricated homes.A large fire swept through the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos on Monday night, destroying tents and prefabricated homes.
Kyiv: protesters block entrance to Russian embassy
Dozens of protesters gathered around the Russian embassy in Kyiv on Sunday, where a polling station for Russia’s parliamentary elections was set up.Dozens of protesters gathered around the Russian embassy in Kyiv on Sunday, where a polling station for Russia’s parliamentary elections was set up.
Pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong protest against Wukan clashes
Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.Dozens of Hong Kong activists protested on Wednesday (September 14) against the Chinese government crackdown against a popular village chief in Wukan.
Clashes in Naples over Italian PM visit
Clashes broke out on Monday night (Sept 12) in Naples between police and protesters demonstrating against a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.Clashes broke out on Monday night (Sept 12) in Naples between police and protesters demonstrating against a visit by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Crackdown on Turkish mayors provokes anger and frustration
28 local and regional mayors have been suspended on suspicion of 'supporting terrorist organisations.'28 local and regional mayors have been suspended on suspicion of 'supporting terrorist organisations.'
Protesters clash with police in Venezuela
Venezuelan police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of anti government protesters on a highway in Caracas on Thursday.Venezuelan police used tear gas to disperse a crowd of anti government protesters on a highway in Caracas on Thursday.
Venezuelans march to demand recall referendum
Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters have hit the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas to demand a recall referendum on President Nicolas Maduro’s…Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters have hit the streets of Venezuela’s capital Caracas to demand a recall referendum on President Nicolas Maduro’s…
Gabon rocked by second night of post-election violence
At least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote wasAt least three people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a second day of protests in Gabon following the announcement of President Ali Bongo’s re-election, amid accusations that the vote was
Brazilians react to Rousseff ouster
Brazilians have reacted to the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff which ended an impeachment process that polarised the country amid a huge corruption scandal.Brazilians have reacted to the ouster of President Dilma Rousseff which ended an impeachment process that polarised the country amid a huge corruption scandal.
Rousseff removal sparks anger in bitterly divided Brazil
Anger over the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has spilled onto the streets.Anger over the impeachment of Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has spilled onto the streets.
Gabon's disputed election plunges it into 'deep crisis'
Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.Riots have erupted in Gabon’s capital Libreville, as anger boils over the country’s disputed presidential election.
Brazil riot police use tear gas as post impeachment protests turn violent
The impeachment of President Rousseff has sparked both pro and anti rallies in several cities across the country.The impeachment of President Rousseff has sparked both pro and anti rallies in several cities across the country.
Gabon's parliament set ablaze after President Bongo wins disputed election
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'We will all fight', Brazil's ousted President Rousseff to appeal impeachment
Out but not down, Brazil’s ousted President Dilma Rousseff has pledged to appeal her impeachment.Out but not down, Brazil’s ousted President Dilma Rousseff has pledged to appeal her impeachment.
Roma forced to flee violent mob in Ukraine village
In Ukraine, around a dozen Roma families have reportedly been forced to flee for their lives after locals in a small village in the region of Odessa turned…In Ukraine, around a dozen Roma families have reportedly been forced to flee for their lives after locals in a small village in the region of Odessa turned…
Protesters clash with police at Moldova independence day parade
Tensions boiled over during Moldova’s independence day parade, as protesters clashed with police in the capital.Tensions boiled over during Moldova’s independence day parade, as protesters clashed with police in the capital.
Clashes erupt in Bolivia
Miners’ protest over “neoliberal” agenda of Bolivian President Evo Morales ends in clashes with several people injured and hostages taken.Miners’ protest over “neoliberal” agenda of Bolivian President Evo Morales ends in clashes with several people injured and hostages taken.
Peruvian students clash with police during protest
There have been violent scenes in Peru’s capital Lima during a protest by students.There have been violent scenes in Peru’s capital Lima during a protest by students.
Clashes in Indian Kashmir
Protesters took to the streets of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, throwing stones at security forces despite curfews.Protesters took to the streets of Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, throwing stones at security forces despite curfews.
Dozens wounded in further night of clashes at besieged Yerevan police station
At least 60 people have been wounded and dozens arrested in another night of clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Yerevan, the health ministry…At least 60 people have been wounded and dozens arrested in another night of clashes between riot police and demonstrators in Yerevan, the health ministry…
German court hands suspended sentence to four Russian football fans
Four Russian football fans were handed suspended sentences ranging from ten months to one year by a court in Cologne, Germany after assaulting a group of Spanish…Four Russian football fans were handed suspended sentences ranging from ten months to one year by a court in Cologne, Germany after assaulting a group of Spanish…
Armenia: scores of arrests at Yerevan police station protest
There was tension in Yerevan on Wednesday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered to support gunmen holding several hostages in a police station in the Armenian…There was tension in Yerevan on Wednesday night as hundreds of demonstrators gathered to support gunmen holding several hostages in a police station in the Armenian…
Armenia: Violence erupts over police station hostage crisis
Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with police in Armenia in support of gunmen who have taken several policemen captive.Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with police in Armenia in support of gunmen who have taken several policemen captive.
Turkey: outrage after deadly fight between residents and refugees
A protest against Syrians living in the Beyşehir district of the Central Anatolian province of Konya took place after the funeral of an 18 year-old boy killed during a fight between refugees and…A protest against Syrians living in the Beyşehir district of the Central Anatolian province of Konya took place after the funeral of an 18 year-old boy killed during a fight between refugees and…