Protests

Belarus Election | Protests in Minsk after exit polls point to Lukashenko win

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People are rallying in the streets of Belarus cities after preliminary election results showed incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko winning. Riot police were deployed, making arrests and clashing with protesters. DETAILS: https://on.rt.com/anwh Subscribe to RT! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwvZwUam-URkxB7g4USKpg?sub_confirmation=1 RT LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFAcqaNzNSc Check out http://rt.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on VK https://vk.com/rt_international Follow us on Twitter … Read more Belarus Election | Protests in Minsk after exit polls point to Lukashenko win

Anti-govt protest in explosion-hit Beirut

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Live from #Beirut on Sunday, August 9, as anti-government #protests continue in the #Lebanon’s capital that was rocked by deadly port blasts. On Saturday, protesters demanding the government’s resignation on Martyr’s Square clashed with riot police and reportedly entered a number of governmental buildings. A police officer was killed during clashes, confirmed a police spokesperson, … Read more Anti-govt protest in explosion-hit Beirut

Tear gas & fires at Beirut anti-govt protests

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A fire broke out near the parliament in Beirut as protesters and police clashed for the second night. Police deployed tear gas as demonstrators demanding the resignation of the government over the huge port explosion hurled rocks. After attempting to storm parliament on Saturday night, protesters returned to the streets on Sunday, this time firing … Read more Tear gas & fires at Beirut anti-govt protests

Voting under way in Belarus as protests rattle Lukashenko

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Belarus is voting in an election pitting President Alexander Lukashenko against a former teacher who emerged from obscurity to lead the biggest challenge in years against the man once dubbed “Europe’s last dictator”. As he cast his ballot in the election, Lukashenko on Sunday said he would make sure there is no civil-war-like situation in … Read more Voting under way in Belarus as protests rattle Lukashenko

Thailand protests heat up as economy worsens amid pandemic

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Protesters in Thailand say the arrest of two leaders will not stop their campaign to force the government out. The pair were charged with sedition and breaking coronavirus rules in connection with recent protests, before being released on bail. And, as Al Jazeera’s Wayne Hay reports, the demonstrations are likely to grow into an even … Read more Thailand protests heat up as economy worsens amid pandemic

Police declare an unlawful assembly in Portland Friday night

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Portland police declared an unlawful assembly Friday night as hundreds of people gathered near a shared law enforcement building on the east side of the city during the 71st consecutive day of protests. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe Reuters brings you the latest business, finance and breaking news video from around the globe. Our reputation for accuracy and … Read more Police declare an unlawful assembly in Portland Friday night

Hundreds of protesters injured as anger simmers in Beirut

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Outrage over Tuesday’s explosion in Lebanon’s capital has spilled onto its streets as thousands of people rallied – furious at the government. The protests descended into hours of street battles between demonstrators and security forces. One policeman is dead, and hundreds of people have been injured. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. – … Read more Hundreds of protesters injured as anger simmers in Beirut

Mass protests held as anger grows towards Lebanon government

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Mass #protests are staged as anger grows over Tuesday’s devastating #blast in #Beirut. Demonstrators are calling for the government to resign and be punished over negligence which they believe led to the disaster. Thus, Prime Minister Hassan Diab says the only solution to save the country is to hold early elections. Subscribe to us on … Read more Mass protests held as anger grows towards Lebanon government

Shots fired in Beirut as citizens vent fury at politicians | ABC News

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Protesters in the Lebanese capital Beirut have stormed a number of government ministries as thousands of people rage at politicians they blame for Tuesday’s devastating explosion. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Hassan Diab has acknowleged the anger, but has taken little responsibility. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s President has shut down calls for an investigation into the blast, as anger … Read more Shots fired in Beirut as citizens vent fury at politicians | ABC News

Mass protests in Beirut and demands for change after devastating explosion – BBC News

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Thousands of people have taken to the streets of the Lebanese capital Beirut, voicing anger at the country’s leaders, after this week’s devastating explosion in the port area of the city. Protestors occupied the Foreign Ministry building and declared that it was the “seat of the revolution”. Riot police fired tear gas at some demonstrators … Read more Mass protests in Beirut and demands for change after devastating explosion – BBC News

Anti-Netanyahu’s protest in Jerusalem | 2020

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Protesters rally outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in #Jerusalem, on Saturday, August 8, in another round of anti-government demonstrations in #Israel. Protests against #Netanyahu have been taking place across the country for months, as a result of corruption charges allegations and what critics perceive as his government’s poor handling of the coronavirus pandemic, … Read more Anti-Netanyahu’s protest in Jerusalem | 2020

Beirut’s streets erupt as protesters demand justice for blast victims

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A police officer has died and almost 200 people have been injured in anti-government protests in the Lebanese capital. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 … Read more Beirut’s streets erupt as protesters demand justice for blast victims

Beirut: shots, teargas and flames as anti-government protests grow

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Lebanese riot police fired teargas at demonstrators in Beirut on Saturday and shots were heard in growing protests over this week’s devastating explosion. Scores of protesters have taken to the streets calling for the government to be punished for their negligence that protesters say led to Tuesday’s gigantic explosion that killed 158 people and injured … Read more Beirut: shots, teargas and flames as anti-government protests grow

Lebanese Protesters Storm Foreign Ministry in Beirut

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A group of Lebanese protesters including retired army officers have stormed the Foreign Ministry building in the capital Beirut as part of protests following the massive explosion this week. The protesters said Saturday the Foreign Ministry would be the headquarters for a “revolution” and called on the current government to resign. Retired army officer Sami … Read more Lebanese Protesters Storm Foreign Ministry in Beirut

Beirut blast sparks violence and widespread protests in Lebanon

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Clashes have broken out between protesters and security forces in the Lebanese capital Beirut – amid growing anger over the country’s widespread political corruption and incompetence, in the wake of Tuesday’s devastating explosion. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) One group – including former army officers – have tonight stormed the Foreign ministry building – declaring it would become … Read more Beirut blast sparks violence and widespread protests in Lebanon