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More than 500 people were arrested as police fired water cannons and tear gas to disperse rioters on the sidelines of the demonstrations.

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Authorities say 320,000 march on third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over cost of living and state of schools.

Scuffles broke out in Paris and ⁠other French cities during nationwide demonstrations over increased living costs and strained ⁠public services. Authorities reacted with force to prevent a repeat of the unrest that ​erupted two weeks ago. The protests, which fell on Halloween and were largely peaceful in the afternoon, took place after riots and looting on O

Analysts say Melaka could serve as a testing ground to see whether Bersatu can help Pakatan Harapan win over Malay voters ahead of Malaysia's next general election.

Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere as hundreds of thousands marched across France.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens traded sharply critical comments Friday, escalating intraparty tensions in Michigan’s pivotal Senate race.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 &mdash; Former rivals Umno and PAS are joining forces to contest the Melaka state election, while P...

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Alleges that the police was “relegated to the role of mere spectators” throughout the attacks

Fighting over disputed land and water in Ethiopia’s Moyale border region has driven thousands of people into Kenya.

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While the police kept a lid on vandalism, the huge number of protesters and France’s fraught politics suggest unrest could grow.

Only elected ward panch members are eligible to vote in up-sarpanch elections, and ordinary voters do not participate in the process

Authorities deploy 70,000 officers to combat violence. Nearly 1,000 arrests made.

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Authorities had deployed 70,000 security forces across the country for the new marches, which were called to protest the cost of living.

Hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations in France, with protests also taking place in other European countries.

Protesters in Albania have fought running battles with police, on a 12th day of anti-government protests.

Authorities had deployed 70,000 security forces across the country for the new marches, which were called, again, to protest the cost of living.

Authorities had deployed 70,000 security personnel across the country for new marches, called to protest the cost of living.

Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with more than 400,000 people rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs in a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. Police made nearly 1,000 arrests, the government said.

The demonstrations drew large crowds, but a stronger police presence helped limit vandalism and property damage.

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of France as a vastly reinforced security presence appeared to have averted a repeat of last weekend's unrest, despite isolated clashes in several cities.

Police and elite security forces were out in force in French cities as tens of thousands participated in protests on Saturday. The situation turned tense toward the end of protests in several cities, including Paris.

BJP leader blames Trinamool Congress for the worker death; Trinamool denies allegations

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Mr. Trump is barnstorming across conservative America this week to shore up support for Republican candidates in unexpectedly competitive races.

The second round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will determine which Pacific Island teams will stay in the race for top-two finishes in their pools in both the men's and women's competitions.

Ryan Bridge channelled his inner Paula Bennett, snapping 'Zip it sweeties' at the leaders.

Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi target in Aden Wednesday, with smoke reportedly rising near the airport, marking the third strike in a week against the seat of the Riy...

Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on a Saudi target in Aden Wednesday, with smoke reportedly rising near the airport, marking the third strike in a week against the seat of the Riy...