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  Kenya: 3 killed in anti-government protests over high cost of living; 20 detained

  World | July 09, 2023 12:05 IST

  The government implemented a new tax package which increased the value added tax on petroleum rose from 8% to 16%, and created a new 1.5% percent housing tax was created for salaried workers.

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  3 feared dead as Myanmar army truck runs down protesters

  World | December 05, 2021 18:21 IST

  Sunday’s march was one of at least three held in Yangon, and similar rallies were reported in other parts of the country a day ahead of an expected verdict in the first of about a dozen criminal cases against Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who was toppled in a military takeover Feb. 1.

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  70 protesters killed, 500 wounded in Kiev

  World | February 21, 2014 9:56 IST

  Kiev: Tossing firebombs, protesters advanced upon police lines today in Ukraine's embattled capital, eve as government snipers shot back, killing at least 70 people and wounding hundreds of others, according to a protest doctor.  Video