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France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
November 16, 2019
France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary
French “yellow vest” protesters are planning a series of nationwide demonstrations this weekend in a bid to show the government…
Ousted U.S. envoy to Ukraine tells impeachment hearing she had no political agenda
November 15, 2019
Ousted U.S. envoy to Ukraine tells impeachment hearing she had no political agenda
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was branded “bad news” by President Donald Trump and…
Chile to vote on new constitution in response to protests
November 15, 2019
Chile to vote on new constitution in response to protests
Chile announced on Friday that it will stage a referendum to replace the country’s dictatorship-era constitution next year — a key…
Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nation back into the streets
November 15, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaidó urges nation back into the streets
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has seen an ally forced from office and protests rattle leaders across…
St Mark’s closed as Venice faces more floods
November 15, 2019
St Mark’s closed as Venice faces more floods
Flood-hit Venice braced for another exceptional high tide on Friday, with the mayor ordering St Mark’s square closed after Italy…
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
November 15, 2019
Thousands in Hong Kong defy Xi with pro-democracy rallies
Thousands of pro-democracy protesters took to Hong Kong’s streets on Friday, defying a warning by Chinese President Xi Jinping, as…
Two killed in California school shooting, teen in custody
November 15, 2019
Two killed in California school shooting, teen in custody
A teenage boy gunned down fellow students at a California high school on his 16th birthday on Thursday, killing two…
Morales’ shadow looms large in Bolivia as clashes test new leader
November 14, 2019
Morales’ shadow looms large in Bolivia as clashes test new leader
Bolivian security forces clashed on the streets of La Paz with supporters of unseated President Evo Morales on Wednesday, firing…
Pope tells tech companies they are responsible for child safety
November 14, 2019
Pope tells tech companies they are responsible for child safety
Pope Francis said on Thursday that technology company executives and investors must be held accountable if they put profit before…
Hong Kong students arm themselves for showdown as police take breather
November 14, 2019
Hong Kong students arm themselves for showdown as police take breather
Pro-democracy protesters paralyzed parts of Hong Kong for a fourth day on Thursday, forcing schools to close and blocking highways…