A senior elections official has warned that Brazil faces possibly dangerous unrest during the country’s presidential vote. The Superior Electoral Court Minister Edson Fachin said there is a risk of …
Protests force South Africa’s Eskom to widen power cuts
In South Africa, state power company Eskom announced it may have to widen power cuts this weekend as labor protests disrupt operations. The company has been struggling to meet the demand for power in …
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Violent protests erupt in India against new military recruitment scheme
Crowds in northern India were pushed back by police firing shot in the air on Thursday as protests grew against a new military recruitment system. Authorities shut off the internet in at least one …
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Sri Lanka down to last day of petrol, Prime Minister tells crisis-hit nation
Ranil Wickremisighe was appointed as Sri Lanka’s new prime minister on Thursday and announced on Monday the country was on its last day of petrol. The country’s power minister warned citizens to not …
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Sri Lanka protesters burn politicians’ homes as country plunges further into chaos
The homes belonging to 38 politicians in Sri Lanka have been burned down by protestors. The government has ordered troops in the country to shoot on sight as the protests and chaos continues. 75 other …
Military rescues Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister in pre-dawn operation as violent clashes leave seven dead
Outgoing Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaska was reportedly rescued in an emergency pre-dawn military operation on Tuesday. The rescue mission occurred just hours after his resignation as …
Sri Lanka’s prime minister resigns amid protests over economic crisis
After weeks of protests against the government, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned. Rajapaksa resigned on Monday and the country has been in a state of civil unrest since …
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Sri Lanka ministers resign as protests erupt over economic crisis
Sri Lanka has witness a plethora of protests over the weekend prompting a string of cabinet ministers and the central bank governor to resign. Protestors in the capital city are defying curfew orders …
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Sri Lanka: Protest at president Rajapaksa’s home turns violent
A curfew was imposed and tear gas was fired at demonstrators during a protest outside the president’s house in Sri Lanka Thursday night. The demonstrators were protesting food, fuel and power …
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Cuba’s anti-government protesters sentenced up to 30 years behind bars
Over 100 protestors in Havana have been sentenced to prison terms between four and 30 years for violent demonstrations that occurred last year. The accusations include committing and provoking …
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