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UK

‘We’ll keep fighting’: Liverpool gym owner faces off against armed police while resisting Covid-19 closure orders

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020By Editor

A gym owner in Liverpool, in the north of England, has shared a video of an armed police raid at his premises, during which he was issued with a £1,000 fine for breaching the coronavirus lockdown measures in place in the city. … Read More >‘We’ll keep fighting’: Liverpool gym owner faces off against armed police while resisting Covid-19 closure orders

EU

France to mobilize 12,000 police officers to enforce curfews after Macron announces new Covid-19 measures

Posted on October 16, 2020October 16, 2020By Editor

Thousands of law enforcement personnel will be deployed in major cities across France to monitor compliance with strict measures adopted to contain a second wave of coronavirus. … Read More >France to mobilize 12,000 police officers to enforce curfews after Macron announces new Covid-19 measures

USA

This Is America: Where Fascism, Totalitarianism and Militarism Go Hand in Hand

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

There’s a pattern emerging if you pay close enough attention. Civil discontent leads to civil unrest, which leads to protests and counterprotests. … Read More >This Is America: Where Fascism, Totalitarianism and Militarism Go Hand in Hand

EU

WATCH fireworks set off in Paris suburb amid ‘violent attack’ targeting police station

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Unknown assailants set off a barrage of fireworks into a police station and stormed the building on Saturday night in France. The interior minister linked the incident to anti-drug activities. … Read More >WATCH fireworks set off in Paris suburb amid ‘violent attack’ targeting police station

World

Police use stun grenades & water cannons during anti-Lukashenko protests in Belarus, multiple journalists detained (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Over 20 journalists were reportedly detained across Belarus, on Sunday, while covering mass anti-government demonstrations. In the capital, the rallies were met with a strong police response, with water-cannon, again, deployed. … Read More >Police use stun grenades & water cannons during anti-Lukashenko protests in Belarus, multiple journalists detained (VIDEOS)

‘Bibi, you are destroying my future’: Anti-Netanyahu protesters defy lockdown, clash with police in Tel Aviv (VIDEO)

Posted on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020By Editor

Demonstrators opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu descended on the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday night, despite only being allowed to rally outside their homes. Four people were detained following scuffles with police. … Read More >‘Bibi, you are destroying my future’: Anti-Netanyahu protesters defy lockdown, clash with police in Tel Aviv (VIDEO)

EU

Broken windows & torched cars: Protesters rampage in Berlin after eviction of ‘anarcha-queer-feminist’ squat (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020By Editor

Protesters in Berlin pelted police with bottles and vandalized shops and cars on Friday night after the forced eviction of almost 60 residents of the anarcha-queer-feminist squat “Liebig 34”. … Read More >Broken windows & torched cars: Protesters rampage in Berlin after eviction of ‘anarcha-queer-feminist’ squat (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Russia

Siberian investigators dispute claims that Navalny’s team transported Novichok-laced water bottle to Berlin

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020By Editor

The alleged poisoning of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny took a new twist on Thursday, when Russian investigators contradicted assertions that a bottle with traces of Novichok was sent to Germany. … Read More >Siberian investigators dispute claims that Navalny’s team transported Novichok-laced water bottle to Berlin

World

Kyrgyz ex-leader Atambayev detained 4 days after being released from prison amid political unrest & assassination attempt

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020By Editor

Former President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev has been detained “in relation to riots” after he accused the secret services of plotting to kill him. He was released from prison when his supporters surrounded it on Tuesday. … Read More >Kyrgyz ex-leader Atambayev detained 4 days after being released from prison amid political unrest & assassination attempt

USA

One person killed after shots fired in Denver amid rival BLM & right-wing Patriot rallies, suspect in custody

Posted on October 11, 2020October 11, 2020By Editor

Police in Denver have launched a homicide investigation after one person was shot dead at the site of the duelling right-wing ‘Patriot Muster’ rally and a Black Lives Matter protest. The alleged gunman was apprehended. … Read More >One person killed after shots fired in Denver amid rival BLM & right-wing Patriot rallies, suspect in custody