Violence in Rio after dancer’s death sparks fury
A police operation in the favelas overlooking the Copacabana tourist hotspot in Rio de Janeiro went badly wrong when the body of a renowned local dancer was The post Violence in Rio after dancer’s...
View ArticleSecurity forces vote early in Iraq amid safety concerns during national poll
Early voting is underway ahead of Wednesday’s national poll in Iraq to elect members to the country’s 328-seat parliament. The post Security forces vote early in Iraq amid safety concerns during...
View ArticleUkraine: pro-Russian forces storm Luhansk governor headquarters
In the east of Ukraine, hundreds of pro-Russian separatists have stormed the regional governor’s headquarters in Luhansk. The post Ukraine: pro-Russian forces storm Luhansk governor headquarters...
View ArticleMay Day rally ban in Istanbul’s Taksim Sq sparks clashes
There were clashes in central Istanbul on Thursday after Turkish demonstrators tried to defy a government ban on May Day rallies at the city’s iconic Taksim The post May Day rally ban in Istanbul’s...
View ArticleMajor May Day violence in Turkey
On May Day, Turkish police clashed with protesters who were banned from gathering in Taksim Square in the centre of Istanbul, but tried to get there anyway. The post Major May Day violence in Turkey...
View ArticleIraq security calm but country beset by conflict
Iraq’s election may be over but the outcome will not be known for at least a month. The post Iraq security calm but country beset by conflict appeared first on Socialor.
View ArticlePro-Russians protesters storm Donetsk prosecutor’s office in eastern Ukraine
The security situation in eastern Ukraine continues to deteriorate. The post Pro-Russians protesters storm Donetsk prosecutor’s office in eastern Ukraine appeared first on Socialor.
View ArticleSlavyansk locals hope for peace
Slavyansk wakes up to a new day – its people hoping for a lull in the fighting. The post Slavyansk locals hope for peace appeared first on Socialor.
View ArticleSuspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap eight girls in north east Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram gunmen have kidnapped eight girls between the age of 12 and 15 from a village in the north east of the country. The post Suspected Boko Haram gunmen kidnap eight girls in north...
View ArticleIntense fighting in the Central African Republic leaves militant gunmen dead
French peacekeepers have engaged with unidentified militants in the Central African Republic. The post Intense fighting in the Central African Republic leaves militant gunmen dead appeared first on...
View ArticleBrazil’s social anger risks fouling World Cup
Brazil,one month from launch of its football extravaganza, The post Brazil’s social anger risks fouling World Cup appeared first on Socialor.
View ArticleBlast targets Syrian troops at Aleppo Carlton Hotel
In Syria, a massive explosion has hit the Carlton Citadel Hotel in Aleppo, a supposed base for government troops. The post Blast targets Syrian troops at Aleppo Carlton Hotel appeared first on Socialor.
View ArticleUkraine: At least 21 killed in battle over police headquarters in Mariupol
Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov has confirmed the killing by security forces of some 20 pro-Russian militants after they allegedly tried to seize The post Ukraine: At least 21 killed in battle...
View ArticleIsraeli forces shoot dead two youths as Palestinians mark the Naqba
Two Palestinian youths have been shot dead by Israeli forces in the West Bank amid clashes on the anniversary of the Naqba or ‘catastrophe’ – the term The post Israeli forces shoot dead two youths as...
View ArticleChina vows to ‘severely punish terrorists’ after deadly market attack
Chinese state media says at least 31 people were killed and over 90 others injured in the troubled Xinjiang region when explosives were hurled from two The post China vows to ‘severely punish...
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