Tag: violence
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Myanmar protests continue despite peace agreement
Although Southeast Asian leaders recently came to a “five-point consensus” on the violence in Myanmar, young people continue to defiantly rally in the streets of Yangon. Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government was not included in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ junta. The Associated Press has the story: Demonstrations continue in Myanmar despite ASEAN junta…
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Analysis: New round of violence in Jerusalem
Tensions increased in Jerusalem after Israel barricaded a plaza outside of Jerusalem’s Old City during the holy month of Ramadan. Although the barricades were suddenly removed Sunday, the violence has continued. The Associated Press has the story: Barricades in Jerusalem set off new round of violence JERUSALEM (AP) — The holy city of Jerusalem, a…
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Prosecutors charge cop who killed Daunte Wright
Former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting Duante Wright, who was black. Potter said she meant to shoot him with her taser, but instead accidentally used her handgun. Violent protesters have been launching flashbangs and gas grenades at police in the Minneapolis suburb. The Associated Press…