Thousands of demonstrators hit the streets in several German cities over the weekend to protest Chancellor Angela Merkel’s nationwide coronavirus lockdown.

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Several Banks Set on Fire in Lebanon Amid Economic Protests

At least a dozen banks were set on fire and vandalized Tuesday evening throughout Lebanon; IMF warns of economic danger for the remainder of the year.

Asia

Massive Protest Breaks Out in China’s Hubei Province, Ground Zero for the Coronavirus

A huge protest swept out of China’s Hubei province with thousands of angry residents pouring into neighboring Jiangxi province and clashing with police.

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Security forces use tear gas as Lebanon protesters attempted to block confidence vote

Protesters tried to stop a confidence vote in parliament Tuesday on the new government they say fails to address demands & cannot rescue the ailing country

Israel & Middle East

Palestinians, troops clash in West Bank; thousands protest Trump plan in Jordan

Hundreds of Palestinians clashed with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank on Friday in protests over US President Donald Trump’s newly released peace plan

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Colombia to close Borders in Attempt to Contain Mass Protests; As Unrest Sweeps South America

Colombia’s government has announced plans to close its borders, part of a string of measures to contain mass strikes and protests planned this week amid sweeping unrest in South America.

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Protests Erupt across Iran, Burning Banks, Angry Over Gas Prices

Iranian mobile networks appeared to go offline on Saturday night amid rising protests in Iran. Videos from across the country showed security forces firing tear gas, clashing protesters and also showed images of Iranian regime figures being burned and people angry that price hikes were allegedly being used to fund foreign wars.

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Iranian Munitions Used to Kill Protests in Iraq; Investigation finds

Iranian-made grenades are being used to kill protesters in Iraq, a new investigation shows. With more than 300 protesters estimated killed and a massive sit-in in Baghdad continuing, as well as clashes in Basra, Iraq’s protests are continuing their momentum.

Asia

Hong Kong: Protesters Stage Massive ‘Martyrs’ Vigil after Student’s Death

Although the precise chain of events leading to his fatal fall is unclear and disputed, protesters have made alleged police brutality one of their movement's rallying cries and have seized on the death.

Asia

Downtown Hong Kong becomes a Battlefield: Police Fire Tear Gas at Protesters who Fight back with Petrol Bombs

Hong Kong police fired tear gas to break up a demonstration by thousands of masked anti-government protesters today as downtown Hong Kong turned into a battleground.

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Franklin Graham: Does it feel like the World is Spinning out of Control?

Rev. Franklin Graham recently took to Facebook to encourage those who are watching the world falling farther and farther into chaos and civil unrest...

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At least 40 Killed Friday as Fresh Anti-Government Protests Engulf Iraq

At least 27 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption and economic hardship, security sources said.

Asia

Protests around the world: violent clashes hit Chile, Hong Kong, Lebanon and Barcelona

Protests have broken out in several countries across the world, with citizens unhappy for different reasons. Some are protesting over economic conditions, others are protesting over tax hikes and elsewhere protests are breaking out over controversial laws or prison sentences imposed by governments.

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Lebanon PM sets Deadline to Resolve Crisis as Violent Protests Rage

The government scrapped a controversial plan to tax popular messaging app Whatsapp after nationwide protests.

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Gunmen Attack Television Stations in Iraq as Deadly Protests Continue

Death toll rises beyond 105 in Iraq as demonstrators continue to protest against the government.

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