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Hundreds protest tax reforms in Colombia

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Bogota on Tuesday to call on Colombian President Ivan Duque to abandon plans for tax reform.

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Iraqi security forces and anti-government protesters clash in Baghdad

The latest violence comes after three demonstrators were killed in clashes on Monday.

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Lebanese resume protests demanding end to political vacuum

Lebanese protesters resumed blocking major highways on Tuesday in what they said would be a "week of wrath"

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Georgia: Police clash with protesters in front of Parliament

Police in riot gear attempted to push thousands of demonstrators away from the parliament building in the Georgian capital, as a second day of sizable protests simmered over the failure of promised election reforms

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Iraqi security forces clash with anti-government protesters in Baghdad

Protesters ran away as live ammunition, tear gas canisters and stun grenades were fired towards them.

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Santiago protests take toll on Chile economy

Protesters clashed with police on the streets of Santiago yet again on Monday (November 4), with tensions initially sparked by an increase in the price of metro fares continuing to remain high

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Protesters killed as Iraqi security forces open fire in Baghdad

At least five people were killed as Iraqi security forces opened fire on protesters in Baghdad on Monday (November 4), a Reuters witness said, as thousands continued to gather in the largest wave of anti-government protests for decades

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Chile's President offers rescue package amid violent protests

At least 15 people have died in protests that started over a hike in public transport costs.

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Rocks and tear gas as protesters clash with riot police in Ecuador

Protesters hurled rocks at riot police using tear gas in the Ecuadoran capital of Quito on Friday (October 11), amidst rising public anger over the austerity measures of President Lenin Moreno.

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Paris climate change march ends with minor clashes and tear gas

French police fired tear gas and made over a hundred arrests in Paris on Saturday (September 21) as they dispersed "yellow vest" protesters attempting unauthorized rallies and black-masked demonstrators who disrupted a climate march

China

Euroviews. I once was a Chinese nationalist. Hong Kong changed my mind ǀ View

In the images of millions upon millions of Hong Kongers marching peacefully for a better future, I see the Hong Kong I fell in love with.

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Protesters in fresh clashes with police in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police clashed with protesters outside Kwai Chung police station on Tuesday (July 30) where dozens of protesters are being held.

Brazil

Prison clash in Brazil leaves at least 52 people dead: officials

A prison clash in Brazil's Altamira jail left at least 52 people dead, said officials.

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Another night of stand-offs and clashes in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police on Sunday used rubber bullets and tear gas canisters to disperse hundreds of protesters from Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district

China

Police fire tear gas at protesters in Hong Kong

Several thousand had gathered to protest against an attack by suspected triad gang members at a train station last weekend.

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Riot police clash with protesters inside Hong Kong mall

Hong Kong riot police clashed with protesters inside a mall on Sunday night (July 14) as they tried to disperse tens of thousands rallying against a controversial extradition bill in the residential district of Sha Tin.

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French police fire tear gas as protests follow Bastille Day parade

During Sunday's Bastille Day parade in Paris, dozens of yellow vests activists, with yellow balloons and a lot of noise, tried to mix with the audience. Police intervened to keep them away from the parade.

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Protesters and police clash in Hong Kong after peaceful march

Police used pepper spray and batons to disperse the crowd as fleeing protesters scrambled over each other, with some falling to the ground.

World

'New IRA' apology for journalist’s killing prompts outrage

The funeral of journalist Lyra McKee takes place on Wednesday.

United Kingdom

Two men arrested over Lyra McKee's murder, Northern Irish police say

A murder inquiry has been launched after a 29-year-old female reporter died on Thursday following hours of rioting in Londonderry.