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France’s yellow vests seek show of strength for anniversary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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