Nanterre, France--Sporadic violence and looting hit several cities across France in a fourth night of protests after the fatal police shooting of a teenager, but it was much less intense than previously, authorities said early Saturday. France deployed 45,000 officers backed by light armored vehicles, while crack police units and other...
Iran cracks down on farmers protesting dried-up river
The riverbed has been the rallying spot for farmers and other people from across Isfahan province protesting the lack of water. Drought is a cause, but they also accuse the authorities of diverting water from the city to supply a neighboring province, which is also desperately short on supplies.
Riot police deploy after violent demo in Iran
Riot police were deployed in force Saturday in the Iranian city of Isfahan, a day after violent protests over the drying up of a lifeblood river.
