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Beirut explosion: Lebanon security forces fire teargas at protesters as anger mounts

Lebanese security forces fired teargas at demonstrators in Beirut, as rage over the country’s leadership grew following a massive explosion that laid waste to large parts of the capital on Tuesday. State media reported late on Thursday that security forces confronted dozens of anti-government protesters in central Beirut. Some in the small protest were wounded, the National News Agency, NNA, reported. Protesters had gathered near parliament, where a small fire […]

today7 August 2020

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Security forces fire tear gas in second night of Lebanon clashes

Protesters in crisis-hit Lebanon have clashed with security forces in Beirut, a day after demonstrators outraged by restrictions on dollar withdrawals attacked bank branches with metal rods, fire extinguishers and rocks. Hundreds gathered again outside the central bank on Wednesday evening, moving to a police station where more than 50 people were still detained following clashes between demonstrators and security forces the previous night. They chanted slogans and demanded the […]

today16 January 2020

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Saudi security forces flatten old quarter of Awamiya

A security campaign against Shia gunmen in eastern Saudi Arabia has reduced dozens of buildings in the town of Awamiya to ruins and forced thousands of residents to flee. Security forces have been trying for three months to flush out gunmen responsible for years of attacks on police in the small town of 30,000 that has been the centre of protests by minority Shia Muslims against the Sunni government. Journalists […]

today10 August 2017

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Gunmen storm resort in Malian capital Bamako

At least two people have been killed after an attack on a popular tourist resort on the outskirts of Mali's capital, Bamako, according to officials, but dozens of guests were rescued. Gunmen stormed the luxury Le Campement Kangaba complex near Dougourakoro on Sunday, attacking a resort frequented by top officials and foreign residents, especially during the weekend. Malian troops and soldiers from France's Bakhane counter-terrorist force headed to the scene. […]

today19 June 2017

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