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Dhaka — The number of arrests in days of violence in Bangladesh passed the 2,500 mark in an AFP tally on Tuesday, after protests over employment quotas sparked widespread unrest. At least 174 people have died, including several police officers, according to a separate AFP count of victims reported by police and hospitals. What began as demonstrations against politicized admission quotas for sought-after government jobs snowballed last week into some of the worst unrest of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's tenure. A curfew was imposed and soldiers deployed across the South Asian country, and a nationwide internet blackout drastically restricted the flow...

More than 170 dead, thousands jailed after week of unrest in Bangladesh

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 Thousands of supporters of a Pakistani radical political party rallied near the capital, Islamabad, on Saturday, denouncing Israeli strikes in Gaza and urging the government to send more aid to the Palestinians.The protesters also demanded that Pakistan declare Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “a terrorist.” There was no immediate response from the government following the rally in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.Pakistan has no diplomatic relations with Israel. Pakistan has been calling for a cease-fire in the nine-month Israel-Hamas war, and in recent months has sent relief items for the Palestinians in Gaza.Saad Rizvi, head of the Islamist Tehreek-e-Labiak...

Thousands of Islamists rally near the Pakistani capital to denounce Israeli strikes in Gaza

DHAKA, Bangladesh -- New protests erupted in Bangladesh on Friday, leaving two people dead and more than 100 injured — the latest in a wave of unrest that killed more than 200 people last month in violent demonstrations following weeks of rallies over controversial reforms in the job quota system.

New protests in Bangladesh kill 2, keeping pressure on the government after 200 died in violence

The government declared an indefinite nationwide curfew starting at 6 p.m. (1200 GMT) on Sunday, the first time it has taken such a step during the current protests that began last month. The unrest, which has prompted the government to shut down internet services, is Hasina's biggest test since January...

At least 43 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

Protests in Bangladesh have flared once more as the demonstrations, initially over a controversial jobs quota, have evolved into a broader anti-government movement. Protesters plan a “Long March to Dhaka,” the capital, on Monday, while thousands took to the streets to demand Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resign on Sunday. It is perhaps the greatest challenge to her authority in her 15 years of power.

Violence flares up in Bangladesh as student-led protests resume

A quantity of what is believed to be the psychoactive substance was seized in two raids in Telford.

Four arrested in raids targeting monkey dust

Philippa Swatton had to shelter inside a restaurant when rioters stormed the venue.

Diner describes panic as protesters storm restaurant

Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.

Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The 21-year-old says he can only vote for someone "completely un-compromisable" on firearms ownership.

Kyle Rittenhouse says he will not vote for Trump

A faith leader has told how some members of the Muslim community were left terrified and did not want to leave their homes after a night of unrest in the city. Rioters in Sunderland attacked police officers, damaged buildings and targeted mosques on Friday in an outbreak of violence following the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport.

Night of violence leaves community in fear

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

A rape survivor who received multiple letters from her jailed attacker has criticised a prison for failing "to keep victims safe”. HMP Parc in Bridgend, south Wales, is already under pressure after 10 prisoners died in three months earlier this year. Rieve Nesbitt-Marr, 21, waived her right to anonymity...

Rape survivor sent letters from attacker in prison

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A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which four gunshots appeared to have been fired from a car. Footage of the incident was taken on Heol Pant Y Deri in Caerau, Cardiff, on Thursday night and circulated on social media. On Sunday, South Wales Police...

Man, 34, arrested after gun fired from car

Two women were also injured in the collision involving two cars and a tanker on Lewis.

Girl flown to hospital after three-vehicle crash

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the stabbing of a girl who suffered "life threatening injuries", police said. The girl was stabbed at about 01:35 BST on 1 August on Amersham Road, at the junction with the A404, in High Wycombe. She remains in hospital, where she is...

Three teenagers charged after girl stabbed

Essex Police say they want to speak to any residents who may have information.

Dogs to be destroyed after fatal attack on owner

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a bus driver who was on his way home from work in east London have released details of a man they urgently want to speak to. The Metropolitan Police said Kamar Williams, 33, is from the Isle of Dogs and if spotted, members of the public "should not approach him" but call 999 immediately.

Police hunt man after bus driver fatally stabbed

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Bangladesh clashes: 90 killed in anti-government protests

At least 90 people were killed in Bangladesh on Sunday, amid worsening clashes between police and anti-government protesters. The unrest comes as student leaders have declared...

Bangladesh clashes: 90 killed in anti-government protests

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