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Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

'How do we look Indian?': Student's killing puts spotlight on racism in India

The murder of Anjel Chakma has triggered protests in India and revived demands for an anti-racism law.

One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland

The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

Six whales die after mass stranding on remote NZ beach

Volunteers at Farewell Spit are racing against time to get 15 live whales back into sea.