Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.
Category: World
Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.
As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away
The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.
Israel warns it will stop aid yacht heading for Gaza
Israel’s defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others on board are “Hamas propaganda spokespeople”.
Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post
Police say Albert Ojwang injured himself in a cell, but Amnesty calls the death “suspicious”.
Iran expands dog-walking ban
Dogs are vieved as “unclean” by Islamic officials, but ownership is rising as a form of quiet rebellion.
Israel says Hamas Gaza chief Sinwar’s body identified
The Israeli military says Mohammed Sinwar’s body was discovered in a tunnel at a hospital.
Trump’s intervention in LA is a political fight he is eager to have
The president sees immigration and law and order as winning issues. Critics say deploying the National Guard is inflammatory.
British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape allegation
Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army’s training camp in Kenya.
Rwanda pulls out of regional bloc over DR Congo row
Kigali accuses the central African organisation Eccas of pandering to the demands of Kinshasa.