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Unrest, Conflicts and War

1 Person Killed In Portland As Protesters, Trump Supporters Clash
It wasnt clear if the shooting was linked to fights that broke out as a caravan of about 600 vehicles was confronted by counter-demonstrators in the citys downtown Saturday night.
By Gillian Flaccus, AP

Protesters Light Fire Inside Wendy's Where Atlanta Police Killed Black Man
Angry protesters gathered after Rayshard Brooks was fatally shot by a police officer outside the fast-food restaurant Friday. The officer was fired late Saturday.
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Protests Continue In US After Deaths Of More Black Men
Roughly 150 protesters marched to protest the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks by a white police officer.
By Russ Bynum and Ed White, AP

Australian PM Calls For 'Urgent' Investigation After Police Assault 2 Reporters At US Protest
The Prime Minister has been in touch with Australia's embassy in the US to have the matter "urgently investigated".
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Iraqi Security Forces Shoot Dead 27 Protesters In 24 Hours As Violence Spirals
The anti-government protest movement since October 1 has accused the government of being corrupt and has also decried Irans growing influence in Iraqi state affairs.
By Samya Kullab and Murtada Faraj, AP

If You're Confused About What's Happening In Syria, Read This
The events in Syria could well influence the power dynamics of the Middle East for years to come.
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Extinction Rebellion Launch Legal Action Against Police Over Protest Ban
The group said it would file a High Court claim challenging the ban on the grounds it is disproportionate and unlawful.
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Hundreds Of ISIS Supporters Escape As Turkish Troops Near Kurdish-Held Syrian Town
A US military official said the situation across northeastern Syria was "deteriorating rapidly."
By Lefteris Pitarakis and Sarah El Deeb, AP

What Do Extinction Rebellion Protesters Actually Want?
The climate change activists have vowed to protest for "as long as it takes". Here's what they are demanding.
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More Arrests Expected As Australians Continue Global Disruptive Eco Protests
Climate change activists are using super glue and bike chains to lock themselves to objects to clog roads.
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