India Urges Nationals to Take Extreme Caution as 98 Killed in Bangladesh Protests, Nationwide Curfew Enforced

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:46am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International

Violent clashes in Bangladesh have resulted in 98 deaths and hundreds of injuries as protesters demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Police fired tear gas and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators. The government has declared an indefinite nationwide curfew and a three-day holiday. India has advised its nationals to avoid traveling to Bangladesh and exercise extreme caution if already there. High-speed internet services have been shut down, and social media access restricted amidst the turmoil.

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UK Shops Ransacked and Burnt During Anti-Immigration Riots; PM Starmer Warns Far-Right Extremists

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:10am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International

Violent riots by far-right extremists ransacked and burnt several shops across the UK, including Hull and Belfast, following misinformation about a stabbing attack that left three girls dead. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the actions, warning that those responsible would face the full force of the law. The unrest, fueled by anti-immigration sentiments, is the UK's most severe in over a decade. Rioters targeted shops and asylum seeker accommodations, prompting a strong response from law enforcement and cleanup crews. Starmer reassured citizens that the violent mob does not represent the country.  

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Bangladesh Protests Turn Deadly: Nearly 100 Killed, Indefinite Curfew Imposed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44am on 05 Aug 2024,Monday International

Violent protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina erupted in Bangladesh, resulting in nearly 100 deaths and dozens injured in fierce clashes. The death toll since the demonstrations began in July has reached around 300. The government has imposed an indefinite countrywide curfew and restricted mobile internet access. India has advised its nationals in Bangladesh to exercise extreme caution. UN human rights chief Volker Turk has called for an end to the violence. The protests, initially against civil service job quotas, have grown into a wider anti-government movement with diverse support from various sectors of society.

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97 Killed in Fresh Bangladesh Clashes; Hasina Government Hangs by Thread as Protests Intensify

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:20pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Violence erupted across Bangladesh, including in Dhaka, as protesters demanded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation. At least 97 people, including policemen, were killed, with hundreds injured. Clashes involved student protesters, police, and ruling party activists. The government declared an indefinite nationwide curfew and suspended high-speed internet. Protests began last month over job quotas and have escalated into widespread unrest. Hasina accused opposition parties of inciting violence, while the Bangladesh Army expressed support for the people. The situation remains volatile, with over 200 fatalities reported so far. Indian nationals were advised against traveling to Bangladesh.

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Israel Orders Palestinians to Evacuate Southern, Southeastern Khan Younis

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:13pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

The Israeli military has ordered Palestinians to leave southern and southeastern parts of Khan Younis in Gaza, affecting neighborhoods like Jurat al-Lot, al-Manara, and Maan. Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports that residents were warned of the high risk and danger of staying. With no clear safe place to flee, the situation remains dire. The UN previously stated that over 86% of Gaza is affected by such evacuation orders, forcing many into "safe zones" that still face attacks. The latest strikes targeted two schools in Gaza City, killing 30 people and injuring many others.

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UK PM Keir Starmer Condemns "Far-Right Thuggery" on UK Streets: "Those Involved Will Regret It"

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the "far-right thuggery" following violent protests in several cities, including Rotherham, where far-right rioters attacked a hotel housing asylum seekers. Starmer described the rioters as "marauding gangs intent on law-breaking" and assured that "those involved will regret it." He emphasized that the violent mob does not represent the UK and expressed support for the police tackling the disorder. Over 140 arrests have been made since Saturday night. Protests began after the fatal stabbing of three girls in Southport, with further unrest in Bolton, Weymouth, Southport, and Middlesbrough.

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Rioters Break into Rotherham Hotel, Injure Police; Nationwide Protests Turn Violent in UK

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:22pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Far-right rioters attacked police and broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, England, where asylum seekers were housed. Violence erupted following demonstrations by anti-racist and anti-immigration supporters. Riot police faced glass bottles, wooden fence panels, and a bin fire. One officer was injured, and several hotel windows were smashed. South Yorkshire Police is investigating. Local leaders condemned the violence, with Mayor Oliver Coppard calling it "brutal thuggery" and MP Sarah Champion labeling it "criminal disorder and intimidation.

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Nationwide Protests Against Asylum Seekers Turn Violent in England; 147 Arrests and Rising

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

England faces a wave of violent protests, resulting in 147 arrests since Saturday, with numbers expected to increase, according to BJ Harrington of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. The unrest, driven by disinformation, saw anti-immigration protesters in Rotherham setting fires and breaking into a hotel housing asylum seekers. In Middlesbrough, crowds set fire to an overturned car, while Bolton witnessed clashes between masked individuals and groups waving England flags. PM Keir Starmer condemned the "far-right thuggery" and promised justice. The Home Office announced increased protection for mosques amid the escalating tensions.

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Violence Erupts at Rotherham Hotel in England as Protesters Clash Over Asylum Seekers, Police Injured and Windows Smashed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

   Masked individuals attacked police and broke into the Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, England, where asylum seekers were housed. Violence erupted following demonstrations by both anti-racist and anti-immigration supporters. Riot police faced glass bottles, wooden fence panels, and a bin fire. One officer was injured, and several hotel windows were smashed. South Yorkshire Police is investigating. Local leaders condemned the violence, with Mayor Oliver Coppard calling it "brutal thuggery" and MP Sarah Champion labeling it "criminal disorder and intimidation."

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Anti-Immigration Protests Turn Violent Across UK, Dozens Arrested

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54pm on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday International

Violent protests erupted across England and Northern Ireland after three girls were killed in a knife attack at a children's dance class in Southport. Anti-immigration groups, fueled by misinformation, clashed with police in cities like Liverpool, Bristol, Hull, and Manchester. Police arrested at least 87 people, and shops were vandalized, a library was set on fire, and several officers were injured. Interior Minister Yvette Cooper condemned the violence, saying, "Criminal violence and thuggery on our streets will not be tolerated." Prime Minister Keir Starmer blamed far-right groups for inciting the unrest. More protests are expected on Sunday.

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