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11:36am, 20th April, 2019

Heavy clashes erupt in southern suburbs of Libya capital

Heavy clashes broke out in the southern districts of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Saturday, with shelling audible in the city center, residents said, as the death toll from two weeks of fighting between the country's rival governments rose to 2...

Clashes erupt in yellow vest protests as Macron prepares policy response

1:33pm, 13th April, 2019

World

Clashes erupt in yellow vest protests as Macron prepares policy response

Yellow vest demonstrators clashed with riot police in the French city of Toulouse on Saturday, even as President Emmanuel Macron prepared a series of policy announcements aimed at quelling 22 consecutive weekends of anti-government protests.

Clashes erupt in 'yellow vest' protests as Macron prepares policy moves

9:26am, 13th April, 2019

World

Clashes erupt in 'yellow vest' protests as Macron prepares policy moves

"Yellow vest" demonstrators clashed with riot police in the French city of Toulouse on Saturday as President Emmanuel Macron prepares a series of policy announcements aimed at quelling 22 consecutive weekends of anti-government protests.

East Libyan troops close on Tripoli, clashes near former airport

4:59pm, 5th April, 2019

World

East Libyan troops close on Tripoli, clashes near former airport

Eastern Libyan troops commanded by Khalifa Haftar said on Friday they had advanced into the southern outskirts of the capital Tripoli in a dangerous thrust against the internationally-recognized government.

Clashes mark 19th weekend of French 'yellow vest' protests

3:37pm, 23rd March, 2019

World

Clashes mark 19th weekend of French 'yellow vest' protests

Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Paris and clashes broke out in other French cities on Saturday, the 19 consecutive weekend of "yellow vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government.

Clashes break out in latest French 'yellow vest' protests

12:33pm, 23rd March, 2019

World

Clashes break out in latest French 'yellow vest' protests

Police and demonstrators clashed sporadically in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as "yellow vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government took place for a 19th consecutive weekend.

Venezuela hit with new U.S. sanctions after clashes over food aid on border

6:02pm, 25th February, 2019

World

Venezuela hit with new U.S. sanctions after clashes over food aid on border

The United States targeted Venezuela's government with new sanctions on Monday and called on allies to freeze the assets of its state-owned oil company PDVSA after deadly violence blocked humanitarian aid from reaching the country over the weeke...

Trump clashes with conservative U.S. chief justice over judiciary

8:14pm, 21st November, 2018

US

Trump clashes with conservative U.S. chief justice over judiciary

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts defended the independence of the federal judiciary on Wednesday a day after President Donald Trump called a judge who ruled against his policy barring asylum for certain immigrants an "Obama judge," but Trump rejected...

Clashes break out after Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt

2:14pm, 17th November, 2018

World

Clashes break out after Greeks march to mark 1973 student revolt

Greek police clashed with young protestors in central Athens on Saturday after thousands marched to mark the anniversary of a violently quashed student uprising in 1973 that helped topple the military junta.

Peru opposition vows to halt clashes as leader faces jailtime

9:41pm, 25th October, 2018

World

Peru opposition vows to halt clashes as leader faces jailtime

Peru's most powerful conservative party vowed on Thursday to stop engaging in disputes with other political groups, a dramatic opposition shift that could help President Martin Vizcarra pass legislation.

Britain, France agree deal on scallop fishing after clashes

2:50pm, 5th September, 2018

UK

Britain, France agree deal on scallop fishing after clashes

Britain and France have agreed a deal over scallop fishing in the English Channel after fishermen from both countries clashed at sea last month, Britain's food and agriculture ministry said on Wednesday.

Five protesters killed in Basra in second night of clashes with security forces

1:34pm, 4th September, 2018

World

Five protesters killed in Basra in second night of clashes with security forces

Five protesters were killed and 16 more were injured during a second day of clashes with security forces in Iraq's main southern city Basra, local health and security sources said.

Washington braces for far right rally a year after Charlottesville clashes

12:01pm, 12th August, 2018

Politics

Washington braces for far right rally a year after Charlottesville clashes

Washington was bracing for a white nationalist rally on Sunday organized to coincide with the anniversary of last year's racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Washington braces for white nationalists a year after Charlottesville clashes

5:44am, 12th August, 2018

Politics

Washington braces for white nationalists a year after Charlottesville clashes

Washington was bracing for a white nationalist rally on Sunday organized to coincide with the anniversary of last year's racially charged violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Charlottesville confronts identity one year after clashes

12:58pm, 7th August, 2018

US

Charlottesville confronts identity one year after clashes

For many residents of Charlottesville, Virginia, last year's white nationalist rally shattered the city's carefully curated reputation as a progressive, idyllic place to live.

Four hospitalized, police eye more arrests after Portland clashes

2:50pm, 1st July, 2018

US

Four hospitalized, police eye more arrests after Portland clashes

(Reuters) - Clashes between anti-fascist and right-wing militants in Portland, Oregon on Saturday sent four people to the hospital including a police officer and led to at least four arrests, authorities said.