South Africa reshuffles government in response to riots: Health & finance ministers out, security placed under presidency

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced major changes to the government of South Africa in response to last month’s unrest, abolishing the Ministry of State Security and accepting the resignation of health and finance ministers. … Read More >South Africa reshuffles government in response to riots: Health & finance ministers out, security placed under presidency

Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

Berlin witnessed chaotic scenes and violent brawls on Sunday as riot police sought to forcefully disperse anti-lockdown rallies that had been banned by authorities, after thousands took to the streets of the German capital. … Read More >Mayhem on streets of Berlin: Anti-lockdown protests turn into violent scuffles with police in Germany, 600 arrested (VIDEOS)

At least 18 inmates die, many police injured as more riots break out at prisons in Ecuador

Ecuador’s prison authority has said that at least 18 inmates have been killed and several police officers injured after riots broke out at two of the country’s jails, showing a disturbing continuation of prison violence. … Read More >At least 18 inmates die, many police injured as more riots break out at prisons in Ecuador