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October 28, 2019 11:33 AM

Chile President ends state of emergency; protests continue

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera today ended a state of emergency that lasted more than a week amid mass protests. However the demonstrations continued even after the lifting of emergency. A message on the presidency's official Twitter account said the state of emergency would end in all the ...

October 28, 2019 10:12 AM

US calls for ending violence in protest-torn Iraq

The United States has called for ending violence in protest-torn Iraq. US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus yesterday said, Washington is also deeply concerned about the forced closure of media outlets in the country.<br />''<br />''Saudi br...

October 28, 2019 9:27 AM

Thousands of Lebanese form human chain to support protests

Thousands of Lebanese formed a human chain yesterday along highways and coastal roads in a show of solidarity with anti-government protests. The protesters joined hands along a main bridge connecting central Beirut to the north and south on the 11th day of nationwide protests.<br />&ap...

October 28, 2019 9:23 AM

British PM hails death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has hailed the death of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an important moment but said the fight against his group is not yet over.<br />''<br />''Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the Islamic State grou...

October 28, 2019 8:39 AM

Four Iraqi MPs resign in response to mass protests

Four Iraqi Parliamentarians have resigned in anger at the government's perceived failure to respond to mass protests, piling more pressure on embattled Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi. <br />''<br />''Rallies demanding an overhaul of ...

October 27, 2019 12:40 PM

Chile President sacks whole cabinet after protests

<span style="color: #222222;">In Chile, President Sebastian Piñera has dismissed his whole cabinet in order to form a new government and introduce social reforms demanded by protesters. He also announced that a curfew imposed in cities across Chile a week ago had...

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