Reuters: Violence flares at protest near U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water canons at protesters near the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon on Sunday during a demonstration against President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Protesters, some of them waving Palestinian flags, set fires in the street and threw projectiles toward security forces that had barricaded the main road to the U.S. Embassy in the Awkar area north of Beirut.
Security personnel used force to disperse most of the protesters and detained some, witnesses said.
Addressing the protesters, the head of the Lebanese Communist Party Hanna Gharib declared the United States “the enemy of Palestine” and the U.S. Embassy “a symbol of imperialist aggression” that must be closed.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Arab League leaders condemn Trump's recognition of Jerusalem. Arab ministers demand reversal of Trump Jerusalem decision.
Palestinians to snub Pence during visit over Jerusalem move.
Donald Trump's Jerusalem move: Calls for sanctions against US as Palestinian President shuns Mike Pence.
Lebanese security forces fire tear gas at protesters near US embassy.
Benjamin Netanyahu visits Europe after US recognition of Jerusalem.
Iraq holds military parade to celebrate victory over IS. Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over. Iraq declares 'end of war' against 'Islamic State'.
US-led coalition: Daesh still present on both sides of Euphrates in Syria.
Israel says tunnel stretching across border from Gaza destroyed.
Palestinian reconciliation hits 'obstacles' on deadline: Fatah.
Iran's president signals 'good ties' possible with Saudi Arabia. Rouhani: Ready to restore ties with Saudi Arabia.
Boris Johnson in Iran to press for aid worker's release.
Iran's Rouhani sees major economic growth next year.
Bahraini delegation visits Israel.
Yemen's Saleh buried in Sanaa with handful of relatives present: sources.
ASIA
Thousands protest in Jakarta against Trump's Jerusalem move.
Pakistan says over 300 Baloch separatist militants surrender.
Nepal election: Leftist alliance set for victory.
Philippines' Duterte to seek one-year extension of Mindanao martial law.
UN envoy warns N. Korea 'miscalculation' could trigger conflict.
North Korea: Urgent need to open channels, UN says after visit.
Aftershocks detected after North Korea nuclear test moved Earth's crust.
S. Korea to impose new sanctions on Pyongyang: report.
Japan to host joint missile tracking drill amid N. Korea threat.
Indian soldier kills four colleagues in Chhattisgarh.
Australia to review Iraq deployment
amid calls to end RAAF's bombing mission.
Thousands rally in Morocco against US Jerusalem move.
Cameroon MP injured by flying debris in parliament amid anglophone crisis.
Libya, Italy to join forces against people traffickers.
Zimbabwe's new president implicated in 1980s massacres.
Quest to extradite Ethiopia's dictator Mengistu as Mugabe departs.
Egypt's economy rebounds as inflation drops, inflows rise.
Egypt's Coptic pope shuns US VP Mike Pence over Jerusalem.
Sudan women charged with indecency for wearing trousers.
German intelligence warns of increased Chinese cyberspying.
US attempts to scare Russia with sanctions over INF Treaty ridiculous — diplomat.
German conservatives reject 'United States of Europe' ahead of coalition talks.
Brexit: May's EU deal not binding, says David Davis.
After Brexit, UK aims for trade deal with EU that tops Canada pact.
Saakashvili: Ex-Georgia leader detained by police in Kiev.
Saakashvili supporters demand Ukraine’s leader be impeached.
Separatists squabble as ‘healing’ election leaves Catalonia even more divided.
Basque protesters in Paris demand ETA prisoner rights.
Swedish synagogue suffers attempted arson attack. 3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue.
US Fed to hike interest rates as Trump tax cut looms.
Trump attends civil rights museum opening; black leaders stay away.
Honduras election: Opposition requests annulment.
Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro looks to shore up support in local elections.
Trump says Trudeau left out lumber, energy while talking trade numbers.
'It was an inferno': southern Californians left dumbstruck by week of wildfire hell.
California wildfires: Governor brands fires 'new normal'.
German intel chief: Islamic radical numbers are growing.
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges.
French fighters appear with Islamic State in Afghanistan.
Trump's Jerusalem decision could help militants: UAE's Sheikh Mohammed.
'Bitcoin crash' among 2018 worries for financial markets, Deutsche Bank warns.
Russia may turn to cryptocurrencies in oil trade to challenge sanctions & the petrodollar.
Bitcoin futures launch sparks excitement, warnings.
Apple 'to buy Shazam for $400m'.
AFRICA
Thousands rally in Morocco against US Jerusalem move.
Cameroon MP injured by flying debris in parliament amid anglophone crisis.
Libya, Italy to join forces against people traffickers.
Zimbabwe's new president implicated in 1980s massacres.
Quest to extradite Ethiopia's dictator Mengistu as Mugabe departs.
Egypt's economy rebounds as inflation drops, inflows rise.
Egypt's Coptic pope shuns US VP Mike Pence over Jerusalem.
Sudan women charged with indecency for wearing trousers.
EUROPE
German intelligence warns of increased Chinese cyberspying.
US attempts to scare Russia with sanctions over INF Treaty ridiculous — diplomat.
German conservatives reject 'United States of Europe' ahead of coalition talks.
Brexit: May's EU deal not binding, says David Davis.
After Brexit, UK aims for trade deal with EU that tops Canada pact.
Saakashvili: Ex-Georgia leader detained by police in Kiev.
Saakashvili supporters demand Ukraine’s leader be impeached.
Separatists squabble as ‘healing’ election leaves Catalonia even more divided.
Basque protesters in Paris demand ETA prisoner rights.
Swedish synagogue suffers attempted arson attack. 3 people arrested in firebomb attack on Swedish synagogue.
AMERICAS
US Fed to hike interest rates as Trump tax cut looms.
Trump attends civil rights museum opening; black leaders stay away.
Honduras election: Opposition requests annulment.
Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro looks to shore up support in local elections.
Trump says Trudeau left out lumber, energy while talking trade numbers.
'It was an inferno': southern Californians left dumbstruck by week of wildfire hell.
California wildfires: Governor brands fires 'new normal'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
German intel chief: Islamic radical numbers are growing.
IS battle may be won, but Iraq faces major challenges.
French fighters appear with Islamic State in Afghanistan.
Trump's Jerusalem decision could help militants: UAE's Sheikh Mohammed.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
'Bitcoin crash' among 2018 worries for financial markets, Deutsche Bank warns.
Russia may turn to cryptocurrencies in oil trade to challenge sanctions & the petrodollar.
Bitcoin futures launch sparks excitement, warnings.
Apple 'to buy Shazam for $400m'.
