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‘Blind destructive rage’: At least 93 police officers injured, more than 350 protesters arrested during chaotic May Day in Berlin

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

May Day celebrations in Germany’s capital devolved into rioting, with burning barricades and scuffles between protesters and police. Nearly 100 officers were injured in the skirmishes, local security officials said on Sunday. … Read More >‘Blind destructive rage’: At least 93 police officers injured, more than 350 protesters arrested during chaotic May Day in Berlin

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WATCH chaos gripping Paris as violence & vandalism mark May Day protest

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Lawlessness swept over the streets of Paris on Saturday, with left-wing protesters smashing windows and lobbing stones and fireworks at riot police. The cops have responded in kind, charging and clubbing the rioters. … Read More >WATCH chaos gripping Paris as violence & vandalism mark May Day protest

200+ detained as May Day protesters defy coronavirus lockdown in Turkey (VIDEO)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

More than 200 protesters were detained across Turkey during May Day protests that came amid tight new anti-coronavirus restrictions. Footage from Istanbul shows that policing in the city was particularly heavy-handed. … Read More >200+ detained as May Day protesters defy coronavirus lockdown in Turkey (VIDEO)

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May Day mayhem: Protesters and riot cops battle in the streets of Lyon (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

May Day protests in the French city of Lyon got out of hand, with black-clad anarchists clashing with armored riot police. Tear gas was fired and squads of cops charged at demonstrators. In Paris, Yellow Vests came out in force. … Read More >May Day mayhem: Protesters and riot cops battle in the streets of Lyon (VIDEOS)

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Police speed into Brussels protest with trucks, blast demonstrators with water cannon (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Police in Brussels wasted no time in dispersing protesters and illegal partiers from a park, rushing in at breakneck speed in tanker trucks and dousing the demonstrators in water. … Read More >Police speed into Brussels protest with trucks, blast demonstrators with water cannon (VIDEOS)

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Protesters clash with police, set up GUILLOTINE with effigy of PM in Turin, Italy amid May Day protest (VIDEO)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Riot police clashed with protesters in Turin to prevent them from reaching Town Hall. Official Labor Day celebrations with Covid-19 restrictions were taking place indoors, while hundreds took to the streets. … Read More >Protesters clash with police, set up GUILLOTINE with effigy of PM in Turin, Italy amid May Day protest (VIDEO)

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Streets set on fire as police and May Day protesters battle in Berlin (VIDEOS)

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021By Editor

Dozens of separate protests took place in Berlin, drawing demonstrators from across the political spectrum. Police had their hands full, as some of these groups started fires and smashed cars. … Read More >Streets set on fire as police and May Day protesters battle in Berlin (VIDEOS)

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Australian police seize over HALF A TON of liquid meth disguised as cooking oil from Mexico

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021By Editor

Police in the Australian state of Victoria have opened an investigation after they seized 540kg of liquid methamphetamine hidden among more than 9,000 canola oil bottles imported from Mexico. … Read More >Australian police seize over HALF A TON of liquid meth disguised as cooking oil from Mexico

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Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

Posted on May 1, 2021May 1, 2021By Editor

Australia’s Federal Police are requesting new powers that would make possession of “propaganda” and “terrorist” manifestos illegal to possess and share, as intelligence agencies predict a terrorist attack within 12 months. … Read More >Australian intelligence predicts terrorist attack ‘in next 12 months,’ police seek new powers to combat ‘extreme’ ideologies

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Russian ex-police officers face up to 16 years in prison over claims they fabricated false drugs charges against Meduza journalist

Posted on April 29, 2021By Editor

Prosecutors in Moscow are reportedly seeking lengthy jail terms in the case of five former police officers accused of attempting to frame a reporter from Russian-language news site Meduza on trumped-up charges of drug possession. … Read More >Russian ex-police officers face up to 16 years in prison over claims they fabricated false drugs charges against Meduza journalist