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LONDON RIOTS WARNING: Police fear summer violence amid fifth anniversary of Duggan’s death
The Metropolitan Police is on high alert amid fears of widespread rioting in London involving violent street gangs this summer. Officers are concerned that there could be a repeat of the riots, prompted by the shooting of Mark Duggan by police, which swept across London and other cities in 2011. Plans are underway by local...
South Sudan clashes: US says violence «must stop»
The United States has said an outbreak of violence that has left hundreds dead in South Sudan "must stop". Anyone impeding efforts to end the fighting would be held fully accountable, the White House warned. The UN has called for an immediate arms embargo, as well as attack helicopters to strengthen its peacekeeping...
Turkey violence: How dangerous is instability?
Turkey's biggest cities, Ankara and Istanbul, have been hit by a spate of deadly bombings. The latest, targeting Ataturk airport in Istanbul, is one of Europe's busiest transport hubs, attracting more than 60 million travellers a year. For so long a beacon of stability between Europe and the Middle East, Turkey has...
Furious Moscow condemns French police for arresting Russian hooligans after Euro violence
MOSCOW has condemned the “unacceptable” detention of 43 Russian hooligans by French police after a string of sickeningly violent clashes at Euro 2016. Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov slammed the French police, claiming the host nation’s security forces are “discriminating against Russian...
Euro 2016 violence: Police arrest 36 over Lille disorder
At least 36 people have been arrested in Lille following clashes between French police and football fans at the Euro 2016 tournament. French police said the arrests had been made throughout Wednesday — adding that 16 people had been hospitalised. On Wednesday night, riot police charged at hundreds of England football fans...
Euro 2016: Russia faces Uefa probe after England match violence
Uefa has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia's Football Union after "totally unacceptable" scenes at Saturday's England-Russia game. Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw in Marseille. Charges against Russia are for crowd disturbances, racist...
Afghanistan violence: Deadly bomb and gun attack hits Kabul
At least 28 people have been killed and 329 injured in a huge explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, police and officials say. A suicide attacker detonated a vehicle and a fierce gun battle followed. Officials say the attack is now over and the area has been cleared. A Taliban spokesman said the group carried out...
Afghanistan violence: Deadly ‘suicide bomb’ hits Kabul
Several people have been killed in a bombing in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, President Ashraf Ghani has said. Interior ministry spokesman Sediq Sediqqi said a suicide attacker had detonated a vehicle. Dozens are reported injured. Gunfire can still be heard in the area. A Taliban spokesman said the group was...
Nagorno-Karabakh violence: Worst clashes in decades kill dozens
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia said 18 ethnic-Armenian troops died in the fighting early on Saturday, among the worst in two decades. Azerbaijan said it had lost 12 troops and there were unconfirmed reports of civilian...
Criticism grows over violence at Donald Trump rallies
Presidential candidates for the 2016 race and other politicians are speaking out against Donald Trump after a string of violence at his rallies. Mr Trump called off a rally on Friday night in Chicago after clashes between protesters and supporters. The Republican who has won a string of primary contests has blamed the...
Survivors: 10 celebrities who were victims of domestic violence (Photo)
The fairy-tale weddings, larger-than-life ambiance and decor, the picture perfect love stories…Bollywood makes us fall in love and believe in the 'happy ending' notion. But it is not as rosy as it looks. Relationships there, are not just brittle and transient, but also are laced with ulterior motives, based on...