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Categories EU

Almost 100 Police Officers Injured During Saturday Protests in France, Interior Minister Says

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The tally of French law enforcement officers injured as a result of Saturday nationwide protests against the new security legislation has been finalised at 98 people, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Sunday. … Read More >Almost 100 Police Officers Injured During Saturday Protests in France, Interior Minister Says

Categories World

Ukrainian journalist attacked on air, channel called ‘fascist’ at memorial for Soviet-era famine victims (VIDEO)

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A violent confrontation broke out in Kiev on Saturday after a reporter from Ukraine’s News One network was accosted at a memorial commemorating those who died in the 1930s Soviet famine. … Read More >Ukrainian journalist attacked on air, channel called ‘fascist’ at memorial for Soviet-era famine victims (VIDEO)

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Paris protesters torch cars, set BANK on fire amid clashes over bill slammed as ‘ban on filming police brutality’ (VIDEOS)

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Violent clashes and arson have erupted in Paris amid mass protests against police brutality and a draft law that would ban filming officers “in certain circumstances,” after a video emerged of cops beating a black music producer. … Read More >Paris protesters torch cars, set BANK on fire amid clashes over bill slammed as ‘ban on filming police brutality’ (VIDEOS)

Categories UK

150+ arrested as anti-lockdown protesters march in London, defying police warning to obey Covid-19 restrictions (VIDEOS)

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Massive crowds gathered in central London on Saturday to protest lockdown measures designed to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, and police followed through on their promise to arrest demonstrators, leading to multiple clashes. … Read More >150+ arrested as anti-lockdown protesters march in London, defying police warning to obey Covid-19 restrictions (VIDEOS)

Categories EU

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)

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Thousands of protesters march in France against security law that bans filming police (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

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Protesters throughout France have shown up for rallies against a controversial draft law on public safety, under which filming a police officer on duty may result in a hefty fine. Critics say it fosters impunity for misconduct. … Read More >Thousands of protesters march in France against security law that bans filming police (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Categories Asia & Pacific

New Delhi police ask to convert stadiums into prisons as Indian capital grapples with thousands-strong farmer protest

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Some 5,000 farmers were allowed to enter New Delhi on Friday for a peaceful protest under police escort. Tensions remained high, with clashes between demonstrators and police continuing elsewhere in India. … Read More >New Delhi police ask to convert stadiums into prisons as Indian capital grapples with thousands-strong farmer protest

Categories Asia & Pacific

Farmers hit with water cannon and tear gas as Indian police try to halt protest march on Delhi (VIDEO)

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Indian police have been deployed in large numbers across the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to stop thousands of farmers reaching Delhi in a huge demonstration against agricultural market reforms. … Read More >Farmers hit with water cannon and tear gas as Indian police try to halt protest march on Delhi (VIDEO)

Categories USA

Covid-19 ‘compliance units’ hit Maryland streets after governor says Americans have ‘no constitutional right’ to refuse face masks

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Maryland has deployed police “compliance units” across the state to ensure adherence to its Covid-19 restrictions at bars, restaurants and anywhere else people might gather, ramping up enforcement just in time for Thanksgiving. … Read More >Covid-19 ‘compliance units’ hit Maryland streets after governor says Americans have ‘no constitutional right’ to refuse face masks

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Portland protesters get rude awakening at ICE facility as DHS officers rush crowd (VIDEOS)

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Protesters in Portland, Oregon clashed with federal officers after gathering at an ICE facility. Video shows agents dispersing the crowd and detaining multiple demonstrators, one of whom claimed the act was “anti-Semitic.” … Read More >Portland protesters get rude awakening at ICE facility as DHS officers rush crowd (VIDEOS)