Gazan Doctor Doubts Hamas Claim Baby Died from Israeli Tear Gas
A Gaza health official cast doubt Tuesday on initial claims that an 8-month-old baby died from Israeli tear gas fired during mass protests on the Gaza border with Israel.
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Israeli Drone Drops Tear Gas on Gaza Protesters
Israeli border police dropped tear gas from a drone onto Palestinian protesters in Gaza on Friday, a police spokesman told AFP, acknowledging operational deployment of new technology.
Lebanon Forces Fire Tear Gas at Protestors near U.S. Embassy
BEIRUT – Lebanese security forces fired tear gas and water cannons on Sunday at demonstrators near the US embassy as they protested Washington’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Joshua Cobin, Protester in ‘Groin Shooting’ Viral Video, Charged with Assaulting Police
A man caught on video taking a pepper ball to his groin during an anti-Trump protest in Phoenix this week was arrested after he allegedly kicked a tear gas canister at police.
Brazil Suspends Sales of Tear Gas to Venezuela amid Increasing Police Violence
The Brazilian government has suspended sales of tear gas to Venezuela amid increasing police violence, Reuters has reported.
Tear Gas Attack On Hamburg Metro Affects 50
Unknown attackers launched a tear gas attack on a train in Hamburg that reports say has injured at least six and affected 50 people and led to a massive police presence at the Hamburg train station. At 6:55 pm Friday
Amnesty Denmark Regrets ‘Inciting Confrontation’ With U.S. Police
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The head of the Danish chapter of Amnesty International says it was “a terrible mistake” to print a guide in its quarterly magazine on how to tackle tear gas, one’s basic rights when arrested and how to dress for protests and confrontation with police.
London City Airport Evacuated Following Tear Gas Incident
LONDON (AP) — More than two dozen people were treated for breathing difficulties in a suspected chemical incident that sparked the evacuation of London City Airport Friday, fire and ambulance services said. After a three-hour investigation by police and firefighters
Israeli Commander On Trial For Awakening Troops With Tear Gas
Ynetnews reports: The trial of a platoon leader in the Paratroopers is currently underway in a military court in Jaffa. He was indicted at the beginning of 2016 for hurling a tear gas grenade, which is commonly used to disperse Palestinian demonstrations and riots, into a tent full of soldiers because they failed to wake up on time.
Kosovo Opposition Fires Tear Gas Into Debating Chamber During Parliament Session
AP– Opposition lawmakers released tear gas Monday in Kosovo’s parliament as they once again tried to pressure the government into renouncing deals with Serbia and Montenegro. Clouds of smoke from two tear gas canisters forced lawmakers out of the debating chamber. The parliamentary
Kosovo Parliament Debates Serbian Relations by Lobbing Tear Gas Grenades
The turmoil over selecting a Speaker of the House to replace John Boehner seems positively tranquil compared to the debate over Serbian relations in the parliament of Kosovo. Someone decided to filibuster these talks by throwing tear gas grenades in the middle of a parliamentary session, causing two MPs to pass out
Chaotic Summer Jam Rap Concert Ends with Tear Gas, Multiple Arrests
The scene outside the annual hip-hop and R&B concert Summer Jam deteriorated into chaos Sunday night in East Rutherford, NJ, and police in riot gear were forced to contain unruly groups of music fans, after they tried to enter the show without tickets.
Kenya Police Tear Gas Schoolchildren Protesting Against Playground Removal
Kenyan police used tear gas on primary schoolchildren who were protesting in the nation’s capital city of Nairobi on Monday.
