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Congolese police officers flee to Uganda as fighting intensifies

Kampala, Uganda Reuters Nearly 100 police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo fled to neighbouring Uganda over the weekend as fighting between M23 rebels and the military in Congo’s east intensified, a Ugandan military spokesperson said on Monday. The officers arrived via the Ishasha border crossing in Kanungu district in south-western Uganda, Major Kiconco […]

Kenyan police to arrive in Haiti this week, US State Department says

Nairobi, Kenya Reuters The first Kenyan police officers assigned to tackle rampant gang violence in Haiti are leaving Kenya on Tuesday and are set to arrive this week, the US State Department said on Monday. “We hope to see further measurable improvements in security, particularly with respect to access to humanitarian aid and core economic […]

Planned strikes cast shadow over Pope’s Portugal visit next month

Pope Francis looks on as he holds the weekly general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican, on 31st May, 2023.

Lisbon, Portugal Reuters Portuguese teachers, railway workers, police officers and garbage collectors are planning protests and strikes during a visit by Pope Francis next month in an effort to force the government to raise wages and improve their working conditions. Francis will travel to Lisbon from 2nd to 6th August to attend the World Youth […]

Updated: Five police shot during US protests, Trump says he could bring in military

US protests Donald Trump Washington

Last updated 10.45pm (AEST) Washington DC/Minneapolis, US Reuters At least five US police were hit by gunfire during violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody, police and media said, hours after President Donald Trump said he would deploy the military if unrest does not stop.  Trump deepened outrage on Monday […]