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Beirut blast demonstrators get past riot police and tear gas, smash front of minister’s home (VIDEOS)

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After being beaten and tear gassed by riot police, a mob of protesters in Beirut has smashed the entrance to the home of Lebanon’s interior minister, who they say is protecting those responsible for last year’s port explosion. … Read More >Beirut blast demonstrators get past riot police and tear gas, smash front of minister’s home (VIDEOS)

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Israeli police clash with Palestinians trying to prevent demolition of Arab-owned shop in East Jerusalem

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Israeli security forces have used rubber bullets and tear gas against Palestinians, who were trying to stop the demolition of an Arab-owned shop in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Silwan on Tuesday. … Read More >Israeli police clash with Palestinians trying to prevent demolition of Arab-owned shop in East Jerusalem

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French police fire tear gas at protest march in Nantes, break up crowds at street music festival in Paris (VIDEOS)

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Police have dispersed a march in memory of a young man who died during a 2019 raid in the western French city of Nantes on Monday. Officers have also broken up crowds at a music festival in Paris one day after a curfew was lifted. … Read More >French police fire tear gas at protest march in Nantes, break up crowds at street music festival in Paris (VIDEOS)

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Violent clashes erupt between Palestinians & Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque, hours after ceasefire agreed (VIDEOS)

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Stun grenades, rocks and petrol bombs have reportedly been exchanged by Israeli authorities and Palestinians at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, where thousands gathered to celebrate the latest truce between Israel and Hamas. … Read More >Violent clashes erupt between Palestinians & Israeli police at Al-Aqsa mosque, hours after ceasefire agreed (VIDEOS)

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Jordanian police disperse pro-Palestinian & pro-Hamas protesters marching towards West Bank border – media

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Jordanian security forces used tear gas to repel a group of pro-Palestinian protesters who were heading towards the border with the West Bank amid a flare-up between Israel and Gaza, a report says. … Read More >Jordanian police disperse pro-Palestinian & pro-Hamas protesters marching towards West Bank border – media

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Violence erupts in East Jerusalem as Israeli police disperse protesters demonstrating against Palestinian evictions (VIDEO)

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Israeli police have stormed supporters of Palestinian families facing eviction in Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. The clashes happened as an Israeli high court is set to judge whether the families have a chance to stay. … Read More >Violence erupts in East Jerusalem as Israeli police disperse protesters demonstrating against Palestinian evictions (VIDEO)

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Tear gas & burning cars: 22 arrested following clashes between protesters & police in Paris (VIDEOS)

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A thousands-strong protest march against the French government’s draft security bill in Paris has ended up in chaos as groups of “rioters” torched cars, broke windows and clashed with police responding with tear gas. … Read More >Tear gas & burning cars: 22 arrested following clashes between protesters & police in Paris (VIDEOS)

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Rally against French bill outlawing sharing images of police dispersed with tear gas in Nantes (VIDEOS)

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A protest rally in Nantes, which saw crowds denouncing a proposed national security law, has been dispersed by French police. More protests against the controversial piece of legislation are scheduled for Saturday. … Read More >Rally against French bill outlawing sharing images of police dispersed with tear gas in Nantes (VIDEOS)