Day: November 20, 2019

Categories Latin America

‘He died in my hands’: 3 pro-Morales demonstrators killed in clashes with Bolivia’s police & soldiers near barricaded fuel plant

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Three people have died during protests in Bolivia against the self-declared “interim” government that ousted Evo Morales, after violent clashes erupted between the socialist leader’s supporters and security forces. … Read More >‘He died in my hands’: 3 pro-Morales demonstrators killed in clashes with Bolivia’s police & soldiers near barricaded fuel plant

Categories EU

French police use ‘weapons of war’ against protesters: Journalist tells RT how tear gas grenade exploded in his face

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A French journalist recalled the terrifying moment when an explosive tears-gas grenade hit him at the Yellow Vest protest, telling RT that there was no justification for police employing combat tools. … Read More >French police use ‘weapons of war’ against protesters: Journalist tells RT how tear gas grenade exploded in his face

Categories USA

Beijing slams ‘hidden agenda’ behind Hong Kong ‘human rights act’ as US Senate votes unanimously in favor

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The US Senate has approved a Hong Kong “human rights” bill by unified vote which would empower the State Department to grade the territory’s “autonomy” and levy sanctions on foreign officials if Washington deems it insufficient. … Read More >Beijing slams ‘hidden agenda’ behind Hong Kong ‘human rights act’ as US Senate votes unanimously in favor

Categories Middle East

Israeli warplanes strike Damascus, air defenses destroy ‘most’ of the hostile missiles (VIDEO)

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Syrian air defenses have repelled an Israeli raid, intercepting several “hostile missiles” over southern Damascus, and destroying the majority of them before the projectiles hit the ground, state news agency SANA reported. … Read More >Israeli warplanes strike Damascus, air defenses destroy ‘most’ of the hostile missiles (VIDEO)

Categories World

‘We have our own problems’: Ukrainian president says country is ‘sick’ of US impeachment drama

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As impeachment mania grips the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a question from CNN about whether he would open an investigation into the Biden family, saying people in Ukraine are “so tired” of the scandal. … Read More >‘We have our own problems’: Ukrainian president says country is ‘sick’ of US impeachment drama

Categories Asia & Pacific

UN decries ‘extreme violence’ by Hong Kong protesters amid fears of further escalation

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The UN Human Rights Office said it was gravely concerned by increased violence on the part of some ‘very angry’ protesters in Hong Kong, urging accountability for both the wrongdoers and police using excessive force in response. … Read More >UN decries ‘extreme violence’ by Hong Kong protesters amid fears of further escalation