

World Jul 27

Iraq’s prime minister says he has opened an investigation into the killing of two anti-government protesters at the hands of security forces.
By Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World May 21

China’s ceremonial parliament will consider a bill that could limit opposition activity in Hong Kong, says spokesperson.
By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
World Jan 24

Rather than draw down, Americans have poured 20,000 additional troops in the Middle East to counter what Washington describes as an escalating threat from Iran.
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press
World Jan 20

The clashes prompted authorities to close key streets and thoroughfares leading to the Iraqi capital's center.
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Samya Kullab, Associated Press
Jan 13

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
Videos sent to the New York-based Center for Human Rights in Iran and later verified by The Associated Press show a crowd of demonstrators near Azadi, or Freedom, Square fleeing as a tear gas canister landed among them.
Dec 24

By Associated Press
The protests demanding greater democratic rights show no sign of ending despite the overwhelming victory by anti-establishment candidates in elections for district representatives earlier this month.
Dec 16

By Aya Batrawy, Associated Press
The protests, which lasted about four days in several cities and towns in Iran in November, were sparked by a sharp rise in gasoline prices.
Dec 02

By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
At least 208 people in Iran have been killed amid protests over sharply rising gasoline prices and a subsequent crackdown by security forces, Amnesty International said Monday.
Nov 29

By Bassem Mroue, Associated Press
Nationwide protests that began Oct. 17 over widespread corruption and mismanagement have worsened Lebanon’s worst economic and financial crises.
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