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Nepal police open fire on crowd protesting social media ban, killing at least 17 people

By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press

Protesters pushed through barbed wire and forced riot police to retreat inside the Parliament complex.

Violence sweeps across Indonesia amid protests over worsening economy

By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Satvi Sunkara

In recent weeks, Indonesia has been rocked by massive anti-government demonstrations. The protests are led by students, workers and women’s rights groups angered by the yawning gap between Indonesia’s elites and shrinking middle class, and turned violent after a delivery…

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WATCH: Community organizers speak at protest against Trump’s DC takeover

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

Trump took control of the Metropolitan Police Department in August in addition to deploying hundreds of National Guard troops, saying he was going to “take our capital back” from criminals.

WATCH: ‘Take it down,’ Trump says about White House Peace Vigil that has stood since 1981

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump ordered on Friday the removal of the blue tent that has stood for decades as a peace vigil across from the White House in Lafayette Park.

3 dead after mob sets fire to Indonesian regional parliament building amid week of protests

By Niniek Karmini, Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press

Protests have erupted across Indonesia, sparked by reports of lawmakers receiving excessive housing allowances. The unrest intensified after the death of a 21-year-old ride-hailing driver during a rally in Jakarta on Thursday.

WATCH: Vance, Miller criticize protesters while visiting National Guard troops at DC’s Union Station

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Matt Brown, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

“We appreciate everything you’re doing," Vance said as he presented burgers to the troops. Citing the protesters whose shouts echoed through the station, Vance said “they appear to hate the idea that Americans can enjoy their communities.”…

Protests explode across Israel amid growing frustration over the war in Gaza

By Sam Metz, Natalie Melzer, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Israeli police blasted crowds with water cannons and made dozens of arrests on Sunday as thousands of protesters demanding a deal to free hostages in Gaza aimed to shut down the country with a one-day strike that blocked roads and closed businesses.

Tensions soar in Serbia as angry protesters clash with police and set fire to party offices

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

Serbia has been gripped by protests since November, when a train station canopy collapse killed 16 people. Many blamed the tragedy on poor renovation work resulting from widespread corruption in infrastructure projects.

Clashes erupt at Serbian anti-government protests, with dozens injured

By Jovana Gec, Associated Press

Tensions have escalated following more than nine months of persistent demonstrations against populist President Aleksandar Vucic. The latest skirmishes started on Tuesday evening in Vrbas.