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Thai Government Imposes State Of Emergency in Bangkok

Thai Government Imposes State Of Emergency in Bangkok
The Thai government on Tuesday (January 21) imposed a 60-day state of emergency in Bangkok and surrounding provinces from January 22 to help contain a protest movement that has blockaded parts of the capital in an attempt to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to resign.
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Protesters Confront Police on Kiev Streets

Protesters Confront Police on Kiev Streets

Clashes between Ukraine riot police and demonstrators in the streets of Kiev stretched late into the night on Monday (January 20), in what is the worst violence for decades in the country's capital.
Kiev Tensions High After Night of Clashes

Kiev Tensions High After Night of Clashes

Ukrainian capital Kiev remained tense on Monday (January 20) after a night of clashes between radical groups of protesters and riot police, which left scores injured on both sides.
Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas on Istanbul Protesters

Turkish Police Fire Tear Gas on Istanbul Protesters

Turkish police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters in Istanbul's central Taksim Square on Saturday (January 18), who are demonstrating mainly against a government bill that would increase controls over the Internet.