The whole country of Italy is now on lockdown, Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced at a news conference. Conte said the measure was taken […]
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Lebanon’s business leaders declare tax strike
As Lebanon's economy dips during ongoing strikes against corruption, a tax strike is now imposed by many Lebanese business leaders. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. #CNN […]
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How the US military raid that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi unfolded
ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead after being cornered by US forces who conducted a daring, two-hour nighttime raid on his compound in northern […]
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Thousands in Lebanon protests march against corruption and tax hikes
The Lebanese government has agreed on reforms to help ease the country's financial crisis, scrapping the proposal to tax WhatsApp calls that sparked nationwide protests. […]
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Hezbollah vows response to alleged Israeli airstrike in Syria
The leader of Hezbollah, Hassah Nasrallah, has vowed retaliation for Israeli-claimed airstrikes on a target near Damascus, Syria. The Israeli military said those strikes foiled […]
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Hong Kong airport cancels all flights as protests continue
All flights departing Hong Kong were canceled due to massive protests at the Hong Kong International Airport. CNN's Ben Wedeman reports. #CNN #News
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Hong Kong airport occupied by hundreds of protesters
Hundreds of pro-democracy activists have begun what is intended to be a three-day occupation of Hong Kong's international airport, part of a series of demonstrations […]
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Protesters defy military crackdown in Sudan
Protesters in Sudan are once again finding their voice, just weeks after a brutal crackdown by the military transitional government that took over power after […]
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