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France

French president blasts attack on 8-year-old boy

The boy was wearing a Jewish skullcap when he was attacked by two teenagers in a Paris suburb on Tuesday.

Iran

Iran blames enemies for deadly unrest

Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses the country's enemies of stirring unrest, as the death toll from anti-government protests rises.

Bolivia

Bolivian health professionals continue to protest against new criminal

Protesters are demanding the repeal of a new law which would penalise medical professionals who cause health or bodily harm through negligence or malpractice.

Honduras

Honduras under curfew

The Honduran government has given the army and police extended powers to enforce a curfew designed to minimise the violent unrest that has erupted in the wake of contested presidential elections.

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Pakistan

Islamist protests sweep Pakistan after police crackdown

Unrest spreads from Islamabad to other major cities after police try to clear a sit-in by religious hardliners paralysing the capital.

Mexico

October is Mexico's bloodiest month on record

With an average of 69 killings per day, 2017 looks set to be Mexico's most violent year, and October its bloodiest month.

Belgium

Moroccan football fans riot in Brussels after country's World Cup qualification

Twenty-two Belgian police officers injured, city centre shops looted, and cars burned.

Myanmar

UN calls on Myanmar to halt violence against Rohingya

The UN turns up the pressure on Myanmar and adopts unanimous statement demanding it stops violence against Rohingya

World News

Miss Peru contestants share gender violence stats instead of body measurements

The measurements segment of the pageant traditionally sees contestants detail their bust, waist and hip size

USA

Texas student in custody after campus police officer shot dead

Texas Tech University in Lubbock was locked down while the suspect was at large.

USA

Las Vegas shooter owned over 40 guns

Gun shop owner said Stephen Paddock had cleared "all necessary background checks and procedures."

Myanmar

Pressure mounts on Myanmar over Rohingya exodus

Myanmar

Myanmar violence - almost 100 killed, thousands escape over the border to Bangladesh

Thousands of Rohingya muslims are escaping the latest violence in Myanmar by crossing the border with Bangladesh. 98 people have been killed during clashes since friday.

India

India and Pakistan border guards celebrate independence with sweets

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso "terror attack" kills 18 people

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Carnage in Charlottesville

USA

The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence

The FBI opens a civil rights investigation into the Charlottesville violence after a woman was killed and many injured when a car ploughed into a crowd of people protesting a far-right rally

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Clashes in Charlottesville

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Violent clashes in Nairobi

Kenya

Two 'shot dead' in Kenya as violence follows claims of electoral fraud

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's claims that Tuesday's general election was rigged has sparked upheaval in Kenya