August 9, 2020 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Fire breaks out as protesters attempt to storm Beirut parliament in second night of demonstrations (VIDEO)

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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. … Read More >Fire breaks out as protesters attempt to storm Beirut parliament in second night of demonstrations (VIDEO)

Second Lebanese minister resigns, as Beirut protests rage following devastating port blast

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Lebanon’s Environment Minister Damianos Kattar has resigned amid huge anti-government protests. Kattar is the second minister to quit, with protesters calling for change following the devastating explosion in Beirut’s port. … Read More >Second Lebanese minister resigns, as Beirut protests rage following devastating port blast

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WATCH: Riot police push protesters away as they try to erect barricades in central Minsk

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Riot police have deployed flashbang grenades against protesters who tried to erect barricades in central Minsk, as thousands of people across Belarus poured into the streets, angry over preliminary presidential election results. … Read More >WATCH: Riot police push protesters away as they try to erect barricades in central Minsk

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Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

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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. … Read More >Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

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WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

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Army jeeps were filmed standing on guard near the Belarusian capital on presidential election day. The country’s longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko earlier warned foreign forces may try to incite violence on the day of the vote. … Read More >WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

Israeli parliament to vote on bill that could end Netanyahu’s political career

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Israel’s parliament will vote on a bill that would ban an indicted prime minister from forming a government. If passed, the law could put an end to the political career of Benjamin Netanyahu, who is charged with fraud and bribery. … Read More >Israeli parliament to vote on bill that could end Netanyahu’s political career

Police disperse anti-Netanyahu protesters outside PM’s residence in Jerusalem (VIDEO)

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Footage shows officers dragging away demonstrators outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence. Several people were detained in Jerusalem after a thousands-strong rally. … Read More >Police disperse anti-Netanyahu protesters outside PM’s residence in Jerusalem (VIDEO)

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Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

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Belarus police used teargas and flash grenades to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital Minsk to protest incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko’s projected election victory, according to preliminary results. … Read More >Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

Militants Shell 8 Towns in Syria’s Idlib, Aleppo Provinces, Russian Military Says

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Syrian militants from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* terrorist group shelled eight towns in the northwestern Idlib and Aleppo provinces, the head of Russia’s Syria reconciliation centre said Saturday. … Read More >Militants Shell 8 Towns in Syria’s Idlib, Aleppo Provinces, Russian Military Says

Police Say 5,000 People Rally Near Netanyahu Residence, Media Report About 15,000

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About 5,000 people gathered in front of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Saturday evening as anti-government protests in Israel entered the fifth consecutive weekend, police told Sputnik. … Read More >Police Say 5,000 People Rally Near Netanyahu Residence, Media Report About 15,000