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'Macron out': Tens of thousands of 'yellow vest' protesters march in France
Officials have vowed zero tolerance for the violence that has marred the weekly protests since they began two months ago.
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Protesters hurl cans of Pepsi at police during US May Day riots
There were violent scenes in many US states.
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May 2nd 2017, 11:11 AM
Riot police "liberate" fuel depot after days of protests in France
The protesters blocked an oil refinery in Marseilles over labour disputes.
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May 24th 2016, 1:59 PM
Two wounded by gunfire as violence ramps up in Ferguson protests
Riot police fired tear gas into the crowd and seven people have been arrested overnight.
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Aug 18th 2014, 7:59 AM
May Day protests in Turkey turn violent with 90 injuries and 142 arrests
Meanwhile in Moscow, over 100,000 turned out to voice their support for Vladimir Putin.
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May 2nd 2014, 10:26 AM
EU adopts sanctions against Ukraine; dozens killed during fighting
More than 60 people have been killed during bloody fighting in Kiev.
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Feb 20th 2014, 7:28 PM
PHOTOS: PSNI undergo riot training ahead of G8 summit
A massive security effort is being organised ahead of the arrival of world leaders like Barack Obama, Angela Merkel and David Cameron to Enniskillen later this month.
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Jun 3rd 2013, 7:30 AM
Riot police fire water cannon at India rape protest
Demonstrators have been camped outside the Kerala state assembly for the last five days to demand the resignation of a lawmaker over rape allegations.
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Feb 8th 2013, 10:24 AM
Islamist protesters force Egypt court to halt session
The court had been due to rule on the legality of the Islamist-dominated constituent assembly, which drafted a new constitution that was announced yesterday.
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Dec 2nd 2012, 2:45 PM
Dairy farmers blast European Parliament and riot police with milk
Today the farmers also commemorated the more than 157,000 colleagues who have had to abandon their farms since 2009.
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Nov 27th 2012, 7:22 PM
In pictures: violence erupts during Belfast parades
Clashes erupted as band breached Parades Commission determination against it marching past a Catholic Church.
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Aug 25th 2012, 4:21 PM
Florida riot police break up crowds gathered for hyped Nike release
The limited edition ‘Foamposite’ shoes are on eBay today for over $2,000.
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Feb 24th 2012, 4:26 PM
Clashes as anti-Putin protestors take to streets in Moscow
Police clashed with protestors opposed to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in Moscow yesterday. Thousands of people gathered to accuse his party of rigging the weekend’s parliamentary election.
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Dec 6th 2011, 8:08 AM
The Daily Fix: Sunday
Catch up on the day’s main stories as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed…
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Nov 20th 2011, 8:07 PM
In photos: Riot police clash with Occupy Oakland protesters
Tension built up between protesters and police after the #occupy group was evicted from a city plaza yesterday morning.
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Oct 26th 2011, 11:08 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things to know this morning…
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Oct 19th 2011, 8:30 AM
Over 100 arrests in second night of London "copycat" riots
Police blame “copycat criminal activity” as over 100 are arrested following violence in Enfield, Brixton and Walthamstow.
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Aug 8th 2011, 8:02 AM
London braces for more violence as tensions continue to simmer
Riot police are reported to be heading for Tottenham amid fears of a repeat of last night’s disturbances.
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Aug 7th 2011, 7:10 PM
Gardai refuse to spell out Dail protection for Budget Day
As The Star reports that all leave has been cancelled for riot police, Garda bosses are keeping a tight lid on “operational matters”.
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Dec 1st 2010, 4:02 PM