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Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic
Dutch authorities say Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish peopleWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Mozambique leaders accuse protesters of coup attempt as post-poll violence escalates
Critics say ruling party is creating a false narrative to justify its heavy crackdown following disputed electionsBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
More arrests expected in Amsterdam over violence on Israeli football fans
Four suspects still held on suspicion of violent acts and 50 people fined after attacks on football fans. Amsterdam police expect to make more arrests after what authorities called “hateful ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
Amsterdam on edge after violence against Israeli football fans
Residents say city has become more tense amid rightward shift in Dutch politics and pro-Palestinian protestsBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
First charges over violence linked to football match in Amsterdam
City’s police chief says ‘incidents on both sides’ led to violent unrest as ‘around 40’ fined and released. Authorities have released details of the 62 people arrested after violent attacks took ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Israeli football fans and the violence in Amsterdam: what we know
The trouble in the Netherlands when Maccabi Tel Aviv played Ajax last week horrified people around the world. Violence in Amsterdam around a Europa League football match between the local team ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
New arrests made in Amsterdam over violence after football match
A tram is vandalised in new rioting in Amsterdam, days after the attacks on Israeli football fans.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African country of Burkina FasoEntertainment - ABC News - November 12 -
Theater festival offers solace in Burkina Faso, a nation torn by violence
The last three years have been tough for Fanta Charlotte Dabone, a mother of three from the conflict-battered West African country of Burkina FasoWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Five new arrests in Amsterdam over violence against Israeli fans
Five new arrests have been made over the violence surrounding a soccer game last week involving Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dutch police said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs
The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planesWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
Amsterdam warns of new calls for unrest after violence around Israeli match
Dutch police are warning of calls for more rioting in Amsterdam a day after dozens of people armed with sticks and firecrackers set a tram on fire in the Dutch capitalWorld - ABC News - November 12 -
How violence unfolded after a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams
As incidents of both antisemitic and Islamaphobic abuse surge across Europe, a soccer match between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax of Amsterdam sparked violence in the Dutch capital and a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
US sanctions Sudanese paramilitary commander for his role in West Darfur violence
The United States has sanctioned a commander of Sudan’s paramilitary forces, saying he played a leading role in the ongoing violence against civilians in West DarfurWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa
Weeks of violent protests have marked the outcome of Mozambique disputed Oct. 9 elections, which saw ruling party Frelimo’s candidate Daniel Chapo declared the winnerWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Gun violence prevention groups to fight Trump's 'concealed carry reciprocity' plan
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move back to the White House, he has said he will keep his promise to sign a nationwide "concealed carry reciprocity" law.Top stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Haiti’s Gang Violence Worsens as FAA Suspends Flights From the U.S.
The country’s security situation has deteriorated even further since Monday when at least three planes were shot at, forcing the closure of its main airport.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
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Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match
Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Dutch authorities investigate alleged police violence after pro-Palestinian protest
Amsterdam police say they are aware of footage that appears to show officers beating protesters after banned rally. Dutch authorities have said they are investigating reports of police violence ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Fans clash at football match between France and Israel
Skirmish quickly quashed by security guards at stadium as riot police are deployed at ‘high-risk’ game. A skirmish involving Israel fans broke out in the stands of the Stade de France during a ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Paris on alert as Israeli soccer team to play after violence in Amsterdam
Some 4,000 security forces were deployed to keep the peace in Paris as Israel's national soccer team faces France a week after antisemitic attacks in Amsterdam.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
‘Who benefits from this?’ Soul-searching after the Amsterdam violence
Jewish and Muslim communities speak of heightened fears as questions linger about events around football match. Carrying white signs scrawled with messages urging unity, they took turns laying ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
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Amsterdam violence exposes tensions in society and spills over to politics
There are concerns the unrest has damaged community relations and tensions have spilled over into politics too.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Dutch coalition government survives despite minister resignation over Amsterdam violence
Prime minister Dick Schoof said party leaders decided to work together after five-hour crisis meeting. The Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof’s rightwing government averted a crisis on Friday when a ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
China Stabbing Kills at Least 8 People
The stabbing, in the eastern city of Wuxi, took place days after a man drove a vehicle into a crowd in southern China, killing dozens.World - The New York Times - November 17 -
U.S. hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence
The United States imposed sanctions on an Israeli settler group it accused of helping perpetrate violence in the occupied West Bank.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past yearHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past yearSports - ABC News - 3 days ago
