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Mayor of Portland bans police from using tear gas after three months of riots
Ted Wheeler says he still wants police to respond aggressively to prevent violence and vandalism.
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Sep 10th 2020, 10:20 PM
Tense Portland standoff with US federal police continues after mayor tear-gassed
Mayor Ted Wheeler was gassed while leading a protest against the presence of federal agents.
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Jul 24th 2020, 7:28 AM
Tear gas deployed by police as 15 arrested in new anti-Macron demonstration in Paris
Police said 15 people were arrested.
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Jan 18th 2020, 4:44 PM
French police fire tear gas as hundreds of thousands protest pension reform plans
Commuters in Paris and other big cities have borne the brunt of transport stoppages so far but Christmas travel plans are now at risk.
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Dec 17th 2019, 11:06 PM
Hong Kong protesters target Chinese state-owned news agency in latest round of marches
Earlier, police fired tear gas and a water cannon after some protesters hurled petrol bombs.
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Nov 2nd 2019, 11:17 AM
Tour de France chief slams farmers as yellow jersey suffers from tear gas
Although the race resumed following a 15-minute interruption, Christian Prudhomme was furious at the finish.
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Jul 24th 2018, 6:49 PM
17 dead after tear gas explodes in Caracas club, causing a stampede
A brawl prompted someone to throw a tear gas canister, sending hundreds rushing for the exits.
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Jun 16th 2018, 5:57 PM
Palestinian baby dies from tear gas inhalation at Gaza protest
Eight-month-old Leila al-Ghandour was exposed to the gas east of Gaza City during major protests on Monday.
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May 15th 2018, 6:48 AM
Drug addicts clash with police at Vietnam rehab centre
“It was a big mess,” a police officer said after the clashes which followed protests at the centre.
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Nov 8th 2016, 10:20 PM
London City airport declared safe after tear gas incident
Police say they are investigating whether the incident was a result of an accidental discharge of a spray canister.
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Oct 22nd 2016, 7:16 AM
Man dies in Belfast city after police use tear gas
The Police Ombudsman is investigating the incident.
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Sep 8th 2016, 9:32 PM
Thieves use teargas to rob Chinese tourists near Paris
Thefts from Chinese tourists in Paris are increasing.
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Aug 2nd 2016, 2:31 PM
Water cannon and tear gas used against fans in Paris after Euro 2016 final last night
Around 40 people were arrested after clashes with police during the final last night.
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Jul 11th 2016, 8:20 AM
French police fire tear gas at English soccer fans in Lille
Thousands of English fans have gathered in Lille ahead of their match in the nearby city of Lens tomorrow.
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Jun 15th 2016, 8:08 PM
Defiant front page as police seize control of Turkish newspaper
Police have used teargas on protesters.
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Mar 5th 2016, 5:33 PM
Tear gas fired as migrants try to storm Greece-Macedonia border fence
The UN’s rights chief criticised a “rising roar of xenophobia” towards migrants.
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Mar 1st 2016, 9:49 AM
'Mayhem' as crowds of migrants break through police lines in Croatia
Authorities in the country have said they expect an influx of over 20,000 people in the next two weeks.
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Sep 17th 2015, 10:38 PM
Police use tear gas on stone-throwing protesters
Violent clashes have broken out in Italy as tens of thousands of protesters come out onto the streets.
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May 1st 2015, 11:02 PM
VIDEO: Police tear-gassed these children as they tried to protect their playground
The space was under threat of being seized by a property developer.
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Jan 19th 2015, 5:00 PM
Opinion: The peaceful anarchy of Hong Kong's student protesters is infectious
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests gained a momentum of their own after the catastrophic miscalculation to fire tear gas at peaceful demonstrators.
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Hong Kong protesters stay on streets despite tear gas and riot police
It’s reported that 41 people had been treated in hospital for injuries sustained during the protests
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Sep 29th 2014, 9:41 AM
Trouble flares on the streets of Rio as Maracana hosts Argentina v Bosnia
According to reports, police fired tear gas as a group of protesters attempted to march towards the stadium.
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Jun 15th 2014, 10:33 PM
The horrifying moment when tear gas engulfed a flare-waving football fan
The Zagłębie Lubin supporter scrambled away and rejoined his colleagues after the incendiary incident.
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Apr 28th 2014, 8:50 PM
Police fire tear gas on anti-austerity protesters in Rome, 20 officers were injured in violence
One protester lost a number of fingers after a firecracker apparently exploded prematurely in his hand.
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Apr 13th 2014, 10:40 AM
Hundreds wounded as police and protesters clash in freezing temperatures in Ukraine
More than 200 people were wounded amid mounting fury over draconian new anti-protest laws.
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Jan 20th 2014, 4:53 PM
Student killed as Egypt police clash with protesters
The unrest follows nationwide repression of Islamist protests after the military-installed government listed the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organisation.
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Dec 28th 2013, 4:45 PM
Turkish authorities accused of sexual abuse and severe beating of protesters
A report by Amnesty International also recorded examples of police firing plastic bullets directly at protesters’ heads.
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Oct 2nd 2013, 9:01 AM
Clashes with police as 10,000 workers join Bangladesh fire protest
Protests have entered their second week after 110 people died in Bangladesh’s worst ever clothing factory fire.
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Dec 3rd 2012, 8:03 AM
Protesters, police clash in Mexico before Pena Nieto presidential inauguration
At least five police officers and a protester were injured in scuffles sparked by the 500 protesters.
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Dec 1st 2012, 8:00 PM
Violence reported as Poland marks its independence day
Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas at a right-wing march.
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Nov 11th 2012, 8:26 PM
Pics: Petrol bombs thrown at Greek police during anti-austerity protests
There were scenes of violence on the streets of Athens today.
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Sep 26th 2012, 5:20 PM
Colorado suspect 'was seeing university psychiatrist' before massacre
A court in Colorado has seen disputes over whether medical privilege covers contact between James Holmes and his doctor.
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Jul 27th 2012, 9:58 PM
Colorado suspected gunman 'can't remember' shooting spree
Alleged killer James Holmes is repeatedly asking guards why he is in prison – claiming that he has no memory of the shooting which took place in a packed Colorado cinema last week.
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Jul 27th 2012, 7:11 PM
VIDEO: US college party turns into riot
With Trinity and UCD Balls taking place last weekend, gardai will be glad nothing like this kicked off.
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Apr 23rd 2012, 1:50 PM
300 people arrested at Occupy protests in California
Demonstrators burned an American flag in a city hall after police fired tear gas and bean bags to disperse the crowds.
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Jan 29th 2012, 9:22 AM
Watch: Lawmakers throw tear gas in South Korean parliament
It’s not the first time there have been such chaotic scenes in the South Korean parliament.
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Nov 22nd 2011, 1:01 PM
More deaths in Tahrir Square clashes
The violence continues in Cairo this afternoon, with 24 people confirmed dead so far. This is the most sustained challenge yet to Egypt’s military rule.
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Nov 21st 2011, 4:19 PM
Eyewitness: Tear gas and tension in Syntagma Square
An Irish woman living in Athens spends some hours at the heart of the Greek protests and records the fear, anger and uncertainty on the streets.
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Jun 30th 2011, 6:39 PM
Tensions high in Greece as lawmakers brace for second vote
Protests are continuing ahead of today’s bill, which is needed to push through the austerity measures that were agreed yesterday.
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Jun 30th 2011, 8:30 AM
Gallery: Athens burns as riots seize the Greek capital
Over 100 people have been injured after another day of violence…
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