Protests around the world: violent clashes hit Chile, Hong Kong, Lebanon and Barcelona Protests have broken out in several countries across the world, with citizens unhappy for different reasons. Some are protesting over economic conditions, others are protesting over tax hikes and elsewhere protests are breaking out over controversial laws or prison sentences imposed by…
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China ups rhetoric, warns of signs of ‘terrorism’ in HK protests
Escalating comments come day after heated rallies and as protesters flood airport prompting cancellation of flights. China has ratcheted up its rhetoric towards Hong Kong‘s months-long protest movement, warning that violent anti-government demonstrations were the first signs of “terrorism” and called for the “severe” punishment of perpetrators. The escalating comments by Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong policy…
France recalls ambassador to Italy as diplomatic row deepens
A diplomatic row between France and Italy has deepened, with France complaining of “unfounded attacks and outlandish claims” by Italian leaders. France recalled its ambassador to Italy for talks on Thursday, saying the situation was “unprecedented” since the end of World War Two. It comes after Italian Deputy PM Luigi Di Maio met French “yellow-vest”…
Police in Paris fire tear gas
Police in Paris have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters, in a second weekend of demonstrations sparked by rising fuel prices. Violence erupted on the Champs-Elysées as protesters tried to get through a security cordon around sensitive sites. About 5,000 protesters had converged on the avenue. Dozens of people were arrested after…
