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Over 7 million vote in Venezuelan referendum, violence ensues
World
July 17, 2017
Over 7 million vote in Venezuelan referendum, violence ensues
Foes of President Nicolas Maduro said more than 7 million Venezuelans cast symbolic votes rejecting his plan to retool the…
One killed, 44 injured in Warraq clashes
Egypt
July 17, 2017
One killed, 44 injured in Warraq clashes
One man was killed, with 13 civilians and 31 policemen injured, in violent clashes between residents of al-Warraq island and police forces…
Hundreds protest killing of suspect in Qena police station
Egypt
July 15, 2017
Hundreds protest killing of suspect in Qena police station
Hundreds of citizens blocked Qeft, Qena agricultural road Saturday in protest of the death of a suspect inside Qeft police station.…
Singapore protest calls for inquiry over PM’s alleged abuse of power
World
July 15, 2017
Singapore protest calls for inquiry over PM’s alleged abuse of power
Around 400 protesters gathered at Singapore’s Speakers’ Corner on Saturday calling for an independent inquiry into whether Prime Minister Lee…
South Sudan President Kiir sacks judges over strike
World
July 13, 2017
South Sudan President Kiir sacks judges over strike
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has sacked several judges who had been on strike over poor pay and living conditions…
Venezuela marks 100 days of unrest, at a glance
World
July 9, 2017
Venezuela marks 100 days of unrest, at a glance
Anti-government protests in Venezuela hit the symbolic mark of 100 days on Sunday with a grim record of at least…
India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel’s death anniversary
World
July 8, 2017
India puts Kashmir in lockdown on rebel’s death anniversary
Residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir clashed with government forces Saturday as they defied a stringent curfew on the anniversary of the…
World leaders braced for tough talks with Trump on climate, trade
World
July 7, 2017
World leaders braced for tough talks with Trump on climate, trade
Leaders from the world’s top economies prepared for tough talks with US President Donald Trump on climate change and trade…
Six arrested for blocking October Bridge in objection to fuel hikes
Egypt
July 2, 2017
Six arrested for blocking October Bridge in objection to fuel hikes
Security Forces in Cairo arrested on Saturday six individuals who launched a protest by blocking traffic on the renowned 6th…
Security measures stepped up on June 30 anniversary
Egypt
June 30, 2017
Security measures stepped up on June 30 anniversary
The security directorates stepped up security measures in a number of governorates on Friday on the 4th anniversary of the…