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Australian media stages front-page ‘blackout’ to protest against govt clampdown on press freedom

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In a rare show of unity, all major news outlets in Australia have staged a mass protest against increasingly draconian secrecy laws passed by the government, which are infringing on press freedom and the public’s right to know. … Read More >Australian media stages front-page ‘blackout’ to protest against govt clampdown on press freedom

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‘We are at war!’ Chile extends curfew, 1,000s of soldiers patrol streets as death toll in violent riots mounts (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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The Chilean Army has declared another curfew as it struggles to contain violence that was triggered by transport fare hikes in Santiago, but has since spilled over beyond the capital, fueled by outrage over social inequality. … Read More >‘We are at war!’ Chile extends curfew, 1,000s of soldiers patrol streets as death toll in violent riots mounts (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Chilean military declares curfew, president vows to reverse transport fare hike after mayhem in Santiago kills 3 (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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The general in charge of security in Santiago has declared a curfew in the capital and its suburbs, after President Sebastian Pinera tried to de-escalate flaming tensions, promising to scrap a controversial metro ride price hike. … Read More >Chilean military declares curfew, president vows to reverse transport fare hike after mayhem in Santiago kills 3 (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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‘Weird rituals & fantasy language’: Dutch father who held 6 children underground for 9 years was creating own CULT

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The father of six children who spent nine years in a farmhouse basement was a former Moonie “trying to create a cult of his own” and has been arrested for holding his brainwashed offspring against their will, Dutch media reported. … Read More >‘Weird rituals & fantasy language’: Dutch father who held 6 children underground for 9 years was creating own CULT

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Friendship resumed? Turkey’s Erdogan promises ‘new page’ in Ankara-Washington relations through talks with Trump

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to turn over a “new page” in US-Turkish relations by talking with President Donald Trump, and called on Trump’s advisers to support his “positive approach.” … Read More >Friendship resumed? Turkey’s Erdogan promises ‘new page’ in Ankara-Washington relations through talks with Trump

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Barcelona mayhem: Clashes with police as ‘half a million’ pro-independence supporters rally amid general strike (PHOTO, VIDEO)

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A huge crowd with Catalan flags has paralyzed central Barcelona as people from all across the region protested the harsh prison sentences for pro-independence leaders by the Spanish court and called for parting ways with Madrid. … Read More >Barcelona mayhem: Clashes with police as ‘half a million’ pro-independence supporters rally amid general strike (PHOTO, VIDEO)

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Santiago in flames: Chile declares state of emergency as violent protests rock capital (PHOTOS)

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Harrowing photographs show the mayhem in downtown Santiago, following violent protests sparked by a recent fare hike for public transport in the Chilean capital. The country’s president has announced a state of emergency. … Read More >Santiago in flames: Chile declares state of emergency as violent protests rock capital (PHOTOS)

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Mexican security forces flee after cartel gunmen launch WAR to release El Chapo’s son at drug lord’s bastion Culiacan (GRAPHIC)

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In order to protect lives, Mexican authorities were forced to release the notorious drug lord Joaquin El Chapo Guzman’s son after heavily armed cartel gunmen launched an assault against security forces holding their alleged boss. … Read More >Mexican security forces flee after cartel gunmen launch WAR to release El Chapo’s son at drug lord’s bastion Culiacan (GRAPHIC)